Cristian Castro

Christian Sáinz Valdés Castro (born in Mexico City 8 December 1974), known professionally as Cristian Castro or Cristian, is a Mexican pop singer. He is the son of actors Veronica Castro and Manuel "El Loco" Valdés, and nephew of actors Ramón Valdés (known for playing Don Ramón in El Chavo del 8 ) and Germán "Tin-Tan" Valdés. Of artistic family heritage, he is also a nephew on his mother's side of José Alberto "El Güero" Castro, well-known producer of soap operas on Televisa.

For other people named Cristian Castro, see Cristian Castro (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Valdés and the second or maternal family name is Castro.
Cristian Castro
Cristian Castro in 2015
Background information
Birth nameChristian Sáinz Valdés Castro
Born (1974-12-08) 8 December 1974[1]
Mexico City, Mexico
GenresLatin pop, bolero, mariachi, pop rock, Latin rock, alternative rock, soft rock
Occupation(s)Singer, Actor
Years active1991–present
LabelsOrfeón, Fonovisa, BMG U.S. Latin, Universal Music Latino, Sony Music Latin
Websitechristiancastro.net

Known for his light tenor vocal range, Castro is regarded as one of the most skilled Hispanic pop singers of the last three decades. Juan Gabriel described Castro as "the man with the most faculties to sing in Mexico".[2]

Biography

Born in Mexico City, he is the son of actress and singer Verónica Castro and comedian Manuel "El Loco" Valdes. Castro also has a younger brother named Michelle Sáinz Castro. His uncle is José Alberto Castro, and his aunt is Beatriz Castro; both are producers. As a baby, he made his acting debut with her during the telenovela named El Derecho de Nacer. Soon after, he appeared on a television commercial with her and on the Mexican version of the Broadway show Mame with actress Silvia Pinal.

Castro is one of the best selling Latin artists and has worked with Latin producers Kike Santander, Rudy Pérez, and Richard Daniel Roman. In 1984, Castro made his first appearance on TV as a singer in the Televisa's child contest Juguemos a Cantar, but he did not qualify for the finals because of his young age.

Fonovisa years 1992–1996

Castro began his professional singing career in 1992 with the release of Agua Nueva at the age of 18. After appearing in several telenovelas and recording some albums as a teenager, he began his "internationalization" in 1993, starting with concerts in Puerto Rico. Castro dedicated a song to that country in his second album, Un Segundo En El Tiempo, titled Puerto Rico as a way of thanking the Puerto Rican public for supporting his career. He modified his singing from the deep voice he employed in Agua Nueva to a softer one. His song "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" ("I Will Never Forget You") became his first number-one hit on the Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1993 and helped start his career. He became an international teen idol and sex symbol after he began touring. He received a nomination for Pop New Artist of the Year at the Lo Nuestro Awards of 1993.[3]

In 1994, Cristian released El Camino del Alma. The album hit "Mañana" ("Tomorrow") was composed by Mexican singer Juan Gabriel ("Mañana, Mañana"). In 1995, he was part of the compilation album Boleros: Por Amor y Desamor written and produced by Jorge Avendaño Luhrs, recording "Vuélveme a Querer", which hit No. 2 on the Hot Latin Tracks (held off by Enrique Iglesias' debut single Si Tú Te Vas). In 1996, Cristian released El Deseo De Oir Tu Voz (The Wish to Hear Your Voice) which featured hits such as "Morelia", "Amor", "Amarte a Ti", and the title track. At the 9th Lo Nuestro Awards, Castro received a nomination for Male Pop Artist of the Year.[4] Cristian has also done opening themes for telenovelas such as Morelia (1994) Angela (1998) and Mujer De Madera (Woman of Wood) (2004)

Sony BMG 1997–2004
Christian Castro in concert at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, 29 June 2006

In 1997 Castro left Fonovisa and signed with BMG, which released Lo Mejor De Mi. Pianist Raúl di Blasio played on "Después De Tí...¿Qué?" ("After You...What?"). The album was nominated Best Latin Pop Album of the Year. Following the album's success, Castro sang duets with Olga Tañón, Grupo Limite, and José Alfredo Jiménez. In 1999 he released Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor, which had four singles in the top ten of the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. ("Alguna Vez" No. 2, "Por Amarte Asi" No. 3, "Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor" No. 3, and "Volver a Amar" No. 4). In 2001, he released Azul, which won Best Latin Pop Album of the Year. In 2002, he sang a duet with Irish boy band Westlife in the song "Flying Without Wings". In 2005, he released Galltio Feliz, a collection of his childhood songs, Nunca Voy A Olvidarte...Los Exitos, a greatest hit album which features both Fonovisa and BMG songs.

2005–2012 Universal Music Latino years

In 2005, Castro released Días Felices with "Amor Eterno" and "Sin Tu Amor" as the album hit under the Universal Music Latino label. In 2006, Castro contributed to a tribute to Víctor Yturbe "El Piruli" in which he sang "Mil Besos". On June 26, 2007, he released his first mariachi album, El Indomable, which was produced by Vicente Fernández, and released the single "Tu Retirada".

Castro announced the divorce with Valeria led him to bankruptcy.[5] The album El culpable soy yo was released on April 28, 2009. He sang at the Latin Grammy Celebra José José ceremony.[6] On September 28, 2010, he released the single "La Nave del Olvido" and "Amor, Amor" as part of Viva el Príncipe, his tribute album to José José.[7] In 2011, a follow-up to Viva el príncipe was recorded under the title Mi Amigo El Príncipe.[8]

2012–present Primera Fila
Cristian Castro in 2017

After disappointing sales of albums with Universal Latin Entertainment, Castro returned to Sony Music.[9] For his first album with Sony since Hoy Quiero Soñar, Castro recorded a live album titled Primera Fila : Día 1 which contains live recordings of his well-known songs as well as original songs.[10] The album features collaborations by several performers, including Reik, Ha*Ash, Leonel García and Verónica Castro.[11] The album it was released under the label Sony Music Latin on April 2, 2013.[12]

Personal life

Castro is a fan of rock and heavy metal music, quoting Pink Floyd, Suicidal Tendencies, Static X, Amon Amarth and Tool among his favorite bands. He has cited the Mexican icon José José to be the main influence in his singing.

Castro was married to model Gabriela Bo from Paraguay. After he divorced Bo, he married his Argentinian Jewish ex-girlfriend, Valeria Liberman. Castro converted to Judaism upon marrying Liberman.[13] He has since reverted to Roman Catholicism following his divorce with Liberman.[14] He resides in Buenos Aires and Mexico City.

Discography
Main article: Cristian Castro discography
Cristian Castro

Solo

Studio albums

Live albums

  • En Primera Fila: Dia 1 (2013)
  • En Primera Fila: Dia 2 (2014)[15]

Collaborations

  • 1981 "Juntos Vamos a Volar" (feat. Verónica Castro )
  • 1997 "Después De Ti... ¿Qué?" (feat. Raúl Di Blasio)
  • 1998 "Ella" (feat. José Alfredo Jiménez)
  • 1998 "Escondidos" (feat. Olga Tañón)
  • 1998 "Pasión" (feat. Grupo Límite)
  • 2002 "El Día Que Te Conocí" (feat. Armando Manzanero)
  • 2002 "Flying without Wings" (feat. Westlife)
  • 2005 "Mil Besos" (feat. Victor Yturbe El Piruli)
  • 2006 "Después De Ti... ¿qué?" (feat. José Feliciano)
  • 2006 "El Poder De Ka Música" en Vivo (feat. Juan Maaah)
  • 2007 "Golondrina Presumida" (feat. Vicente Fernandez)
  • 2007 "Morena De Ojos Negros" (feat. Vicente Fernandez)
  • 2007 "Nada Sin Tu Amor" (feat. Tamara)
  • 2008 "Es Amor" (feat. Yanni)
  • 2008 "La Fuerza Del Destino" (feat. Yanni)
  • 2008 "Que Voy a Hacer Conmigo" (feat. Cesar Franco)
  • 2009 "Como Todos" (feat. Douglas)
  • 2009 "El Culpable Soy Yo" Remix (feat. R.K.M & Ken-Y)
  • 2009 "No Me Digas" Remix (feat. Jayko "El Prototipo")
  • 2010 "Lo Pasado, Pasado" (feat. José José)
  • 2010 "Por Amarte Así" (feat. Ana Isabelle)
  • 2011 "Buenos Días Amor" (feat. Karlos Rose)
  • 2011 "Todo en Tu Vida" (feat. Myriam Hernández)
  • 2012 "Abre Tus Brazos" (feat. Gigi D'Alessio)
  • 2012 "Amarte" (feat. Henry Santos)
  • 2012 "Besos Violentos" (feat. Enanitos Verdes)
  • 2012 "Cómo La Flor" (feat. Selena)
  • 2013 "Aprendí a Llorar/Ven" (feat. Veronica Castro)
  • 2013 "Así Era Ella" Electro Mambo Remix (feat. Elvis Crespo)
  • 2013 "Es Mejor Así" (feat. Reik)
  • 2013 "Luces De Nueva York" (feat. La Sonora Santanera)
  • 2013 "Para Empezar" (feat. Leonel García)
  • 2013 "Te Amaré Más Allá" (feat. Ha*Ash)
  • 2014 "Enamorado De Ti Para Siempre" (feat. Aleks Syntek)
  • 2014 "Lloran Las Rosas" (feat. Jorge Celedon Y Jimmy Zambrano)
  • 2014 "No Podrás" (feat. Benny Ibarra)
  • 2014 "Quiéreme" (feat. Genitallica & Coda)
  • 2014 "Recuerdas" (feat. Leonel García)
  • 2014 "Tan Cerquita" (feat. Aleks Syntek)
  • 2015 "Entre la Espada y la Pared" (feat. Agrupación Cariño)
  • 2016 "Destilando Amor" (feat. Aarón Y Su Grupo Ilusión)
  • 2016 "Fruto Robado" (feat. La Sonora Santanera)
  • 2016 "Me Gustas Mucho" (feat. Rocio Durcal)
  • 2016 "Recuerdos" (feat. Edith Márquez)
  • 2017 "Como un Duende" (feat. Los Baby's)
  • 2017 "De Cigarro en Cigarro" (feat. Charlie Zaa)
  • 2017 "Fuerza México")
  • 2017 "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" (feat. Bronco)
  • 2018 "Despedida" (feat. Beatriz Luengo)
  • 2018 "Qué Mal Amada Estás" (feat. Roberto Cantoral)
  • 2018 "Rosa Rosa" (feat. Sandro)
  • 2018 "Vida" (feat. La Mafia)
  • 2019 "Ahora Mismo" (feat. Maxi Pardo)
  • 2020: Resistiré México"(among Artists for Mexico)

References
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  2. "Cristian Castro estará en City Center". Diario El Ciudadano y la Región (in Spanish). 30 September 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  3. Lannert, John (March 30, 1993). "Secada Lead Latin Noms Following Grammy Win". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 105 (10): 10. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  4. "Premios a Lo Mejor De La Música Latina". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Casa Editorial El Tiempo S.A. April 8, 1997. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
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  6. http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/en/articles/0,22490,1828011,00.html
  7. CRISTIAN CASTRO ESTRENA NUEVO ÁLBUM Archived 2010-09-24 at the Wayback Machine Universal Music Latin Entertainment
  8. "Cristian Castro's new single "Lo Dudo"". Mundos.
  9. "Cristian Castro alista material inédito con nueva disquera". Terra Networks (in Spanish). Telefonica. 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  10. "Cristian Castro grabó Primera Fila" (in Spanish). TV y Espectáculos. 2012-11-29. Archived from the original on 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2012-12-02.
  11. Cristian Castro En Primera Fila - Día 1, retrieved 2020-04-17
  12. Redacción, E. F. E. "Cristian Castro lanza un nuevo disco con grandes éxitos". eltiempolatino.com. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  13. "Cristian Castro declares bankruptcy" Archived 2012-03-19 at the Wayback Machine, muevelolive.com, Monday August 04, 2008
  14. "Verónica Castro y "El Loco" Valdés unidos por bautismo de hija de Cristian Castro". Honduras (in Spanish). March 22, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  15. "Cristian Castro se arrepiente". Excelsior (in Spanish). InventMX. 2013-11-07. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
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