Yandel

Puerto Rican singer (born 1977)


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Llandel Veguilla Malavé (born January 14, 1977), known professionally as Yandel, is a Puerto Rican singer who emerged in the music scene since 1995 and is the half-member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. He released his first solo album, Quien Contra Mí, in 2003. His second solo studio album, De Líder a Leyenda, was released in 2013 and was certified Gold (Latin) by the RIAA in 2014.

Early life and family

Llandel Veguilla Malavé was born on January 14, 1977, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, the son of Julio Veguilla and Lucy Malavé. He has two siblings, a younger brother named Gadiel, who is also a singer, and a sister named Linnette. Before he became a singer, Yandel worked as a barber in his hometown.

Music career

Yandel met Wisin in school. They began performing as a duo in 1998 (Yandel then billing himself as "Llandel") and made their album debut in 2000 with Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio. They later made the jump to a major label in 2003 with Mi Vida... My Life, their first for Universal subsidiary Fresh Productions. Pa'l Mundo then catapulted them to mainstream success in 2005. Subsequently, Wisin & Yandel established their label, WY Records, and presented an affiliate group, Los Vaqueros. In November 2013, after the duo's Líderes tour, they went on hiatus. Since then he has continued to tour. A third album, Dangerous, was released in November 2015.

Personal life

In July 2004, Veguilla married his long-time girlfriend Edneris Espada Figueroa. They have two sons together, Adrián Yandel Veguilla (born January 25, 2001) and Dereck Adrián Veguilla born on (May 27, 2004).

Tours

Discography

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Main article: Yandel discography

Studio albums

EPs

Live albums

Filmography

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YearFilmDirectorRoleNotesGame of ThronesWisin & Yandel: Mi Vida... My Life
2011David Benioff & D. B. WeissSoundtrack & MentorIn Spanish "Juego De Tronos"
2005Jessy TerreroHimselfFilm about Wisin & Yandel's trajectory
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YearTelevision showRoleNotesVictoriousVerano de amorLa Voz... México
2010Soundtrack & Mentor"Make It Shine" by Sony Music
2009HimselfGuest star (with Wisin)
2013CoachSeason 3 (with Wisin)
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Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Yandel

References

References

  1. "Biografía de Yandel". CMTV.
  2. "Yandel status: MUCHO SOL!!!" DE PLAYA CON MI HERMANITA...". Twitter.
  3. "Wisin & Yandel llegan revolucionando". [[People en Español]].
  4. (January 18, 2014). "El adiós de Los Líderes". Milenio.
  5. "Yandel: Legacy-De Líder a Leyenda Tour...". [[Terra Networks.
  6. "Yandel Bio". [[MTV]].
  7. (July 22, 2013). "Yandel Denies Reggaeton Duo Will Be Breaking Up". Cosmopolitan.
  8. (March 4, 2014). "Yandel Announces New Solo 'VIP Tour'".
  9. (November 6, 2015). "Dangerous By Yandel".
  10. (September 25, 2015). "Yandel Is First Latin Artist to Live Stream Concert on Tidal; Boxing Champ Miguel Cotto to Produce".
  11. "Yandel celebra 10 años de matrimonio". [[Ritmoson Latino]].
  12. Cruz Candelaria, José L.. (June 18, 2004). "Yandel disfruta a su segundo hijo".
  13. (July 15, 2014). "Yandel celebra su aniversario en Las Bahamas". [[Primera Hora (Puerto Rico).
  14. "Yandel – De Líder a Leyenda VIP Tour". wisinyandelpr.com.
  15. "A petición de su fanaticada Yandel lanza Legacy – De Líder a Leyenda Tour EP". Yandellaleyenda.com.
  16. "Fechas De Conciertos". Yandel La Leyenda.
  17. "Yandel – Dangerous Tour". Wisin Y Yandel PR.
  18. C. Gutierrez, Evan. "Mi Vida: La Pelicula – Wisin & Yandel". All Media Network.
  19. "Wisin & Yandel actúan con Dulce María". PeopleEnEspanol.com.
  20. (July 2013). "Wisin & Yandel Named Newest Coaches on 'La Voz…Mexico'". Billboard.com.

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