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Yandel

Llandel Veguilla Malavé, best known by his stage name Yandel, is a Puerto Rican singer who is a 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.

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Yandel
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Born
Llandel Veguilla Malavé

(1977-01-14) January 14, 1977
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Other names
  • El Capitán
  • La Leyenda
  • El Capi
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Spouse
Edneris Espada
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(m. 2004)​
Children2
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
Works
Years active1995–present
Labels
Formerly ofWisin & Yandel
Websiteyandel.com

Llandel Veguilla Malavé (born January 14, 1977), best known by his stage name Yandel, is a Puerto Rican singer who is a 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 2014.1

Early life and family

Llandel Veguilla Malavé was born on January 14, 1977, in Cayey, Puerto Rico,2 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.3 Before he became a singer, Yandel worked as a barber in his hometown.4

Music career

Yandel met Wisin in school.5 They began performing as a duo in 19986 (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.7 In November 2013, after the duo's Líderes tour, they went on hiatus.8 Since then he has continued to tour.9 A third album, Dangerous, was released in November 2015.1011

Personal life

In July 2004,12 Veguilla married his long-time girlfriend13 Edneris Espada Figueroa.12 They have two sons together, Adrián Yandel Veguilla (born January 25, 2001) and Dereck Adrián Veguilla born on (May 27, 2004).14

Tours

Discography

Yandel performing in 2008 source ↗

Studio albums

EPs

Live albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Director Role Notes
2011 Game of Thrones David Benioff & D. B. Weiss Soundtrack & Mentor In Spanish "Juego De Tronos"
2005 Wisin & Yandel: Mi Vida... My Life Jessy Terrero Himself Film about Wisin & Yandel's trajectory

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Television
Year Television show Role Notes
2010 Victorious Soundtrack & Mentor "Make It Shine" by Sony Music
2009 Verano de amor Himself Guest star20 (with Wisin)
2013 La Voz... México Coach Season 321 (with Wisin)

Awards and nominations

References

References

  1. "American album certifications – Yandel – De Lider a Leyenda". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  2. "Biografía de Yandel". CMTV. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  3. "Yandel status: MUCHO SOL!!!" DE PLAYA CON MI HERMANITA..." Twitter. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  4. "Wisin & Yandel llegan revolucionando". People en Español. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  5. "El adiós de Los Líderes". Milenio. January 18, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  6. "Yandel: Legacy-De Líder a Leyenda Tour..." Terra. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  7. "Yandel Bio". MTV. Retrieved March 1, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. "Yandel Denies Reggaeton Duo Will Be Breaking Up". Cosmopolitan. July 22, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  9. "Yandel Announces New Solo 'VIP Tour'". Billboard. March 4, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  10. "Dangerous By Yandel". iTunes. November 6, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  11. "Yandel Is First Latin Artist to Live Stream Concert on Tidal; Boxing Champ Miguel Cotto to Produce". Billboard. September 25, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  12. "Yandel celebra 10 años de matrimonio". Ritmoson Latino. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  13. Cruz Candelaria, José L. (June 18, 2004). "Yandel disfruta a su segundo hijo". Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  14. "Yandel celebra su aniversario en Las Bahamas". Primera Hora. July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  15. "Yandel – De Líder a Leyenda VIP Tour". wisinyandelpr.com. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  16. "A petición de su fanaticada Yandel lanza Legacy – De Líder a Leyenda Tour EP". Yandellaleyenda.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  17. "Fechas De Conciertos". Yandel La Leyenda. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  18. "Yandel – Dangerous Tour". Wisin Y Yandel PR. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  19. C. Gutierrez, Evan. "Mi Vida: La Pelicula – Wisin & Yandel". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  20. "Wisin & Yandel actúan con Dulce María". PeopleEnEspanol.com. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  21. "Wisin & Yandel Named Newest Coaches on 'La Voz…Mexico'". Billboard.com. July 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
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