::''This article is about the Colombian broadcasting company. For the American telecommunications company, see RCN Corporation''

network name	RCN Televisión
network logo
network type	Broadcast Television Network
country	Colombia
available	National
slogan	Nuestra Tele (Our TV)
key people	Carlos Ardila Lülle, Main shareholder
foundation	1967 (as a TV production company)
launch date	July 10, 1998
affiliates	TV Colombia, Nuestra Tele Noticias 24 Horas, Univision
website	Canal RCN }}

RCN Televisión (''Radio Cadena Nacional'', "National radio broadcast"), is a Colombian private television network. It started as a production company (''programadora'') in 1967. Since 1998 it became a network by acquiring one of the two licenses granted by the Colombian government (the other Colombian private TV network is Caracol TV).

RCN reaches 97% of the Colombian population through 13 stations. Its main shareholder is Carlos Ardila Lülle. It produced Betty la fea, one of the most successful Colombian telenovelas.

History

RCN Television was created as a part of RCN Radio. In 1967 RCN Radio took part in the bidding for spaces in the official television network, getting one hour a day which was distributed into two series: one made in Colombia named ''El Hogar'' (The Home) and the American television series ''Bewitched''. In 1973 RCN radio and so its subsidiary RCN Television were purchased by Carlos Ardila Lülle, who three years later relaunched RCN as a television production company with several spaces into the official channels schedule. RCN was the first company that broadcast a television program live and in color: the 1980 Miss Colombia beauty contest, since that year RCN has held the rights to broadcast this event.

The 80s

RCN produced television series with high remembrance within the viewers like ''Cusumbo'' and ''El Taita'' in 1984, which was the first Colombian telenovela filmed in exterior locations. In August, 1988, RCN becomes part of OTI Colombia, so it gains the rights to broadcast the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.

The 90s

Along with Caracol TV and RTI, RCN becomes one of the major television production companies in Colombia, producing not only telenovelas, game shows, but also sports events and news. Nevertheless the telenovelas gave to RCN an outstanding recognition, first in Latin America and in places so distant as Vietnam and Hungary. Among this productions were La Potra Zaina, Las Juanas and the international hit Café, con aroma de mujer, which not only have been broadcasted in several countries across the globe but it has been remade several times, being Destilando Amor the newest version. Within the lot of stuff produced in the 90s there was productions like ''La Otra Raya del Tigre, La Vorágine, La Casa de las dos Palmas, Azucar, Momposina'' and ''Hombres'', all of them raising parts of the Colombian culture and showing it to the world.

Private Television Network

In 1995 the Colombian government opened a bidding for two private television networks, each one operating with one channel. RCN took part of this bidding, getting one of the two licenses, the other one was for Caracol TV. In 1997 started the construction of the infrastructure to launch the television channel. On 10 July 1998, RCN aired for the first time as private channel. In this first stage, RCN launched two telenovelas -''La Madre'' and ''Carolina Barrantes''- and improved the news bulletins, nevertheless the first year RCN -and also Caracol- just got a little part of the television viewers in Colombia, because the broadcasting infrastructure was not complete and because the production companies which remained in the official channels launched a solid strategy to keep the viewers.

Just in the second semester of 1999 and the first one of 2000, RCN and Caracol got to beat the public channels taking more of the 90 percent of the viewers. RCN first hits were ''Francisco El Matemático'' ("Francisco, the math teacher"), a teenagers-oriented series, aired on Saturday nights, but thanks to its success was moved to prime time Mondays to Fridays, and ''El Fiscal'' (The Attorney) an action oriented series.

Since the success of Francisco El Matemático and ''El Fiscal'', RCN launched successful telenovelas which let it take the first place in the Colombian most watched networks: ''Me Llaman Lolita'' ("My Name is Lolita"), and Yo soy Betty, la Fea, that became the most successful telenovela ever in Colombia, topping Café con aroma de mujer. ''Betty la fea'' has since had its format and storyline licensed by RCN to multiple broadcasters worldwide in several languages.

Following the international trend, RCN launched in 2003 its first reality show: ''Protagonistas de Novela'', which became the most watched show that year in Colombia, its second season despite not getting the amount of viewers that the first season got, kept the first place in the most watched shows in Colombia. Following ''Protagonistas de Novelas'', RCN launched ''La Isla de los Famosos'' (a Colombian version of ''Survivor''), which became the most watched show in RCN in 2004, and the second season named ''Una Aventura Pirata'' (A pirate adventure) got again the place of most watched show in Colombia. The RCN's telenovelas those years were kind of middle quality, not until with the launching of Los Reyes (a Colombian version of Argentinian series Los Roldán) and Fernando Gaitan's Hasta que la plata nos separe (Until money do us apart) that a telenovela from RCN got high ratings to become the most watched show in Colombia. But despite those years the telenovelas did not put the network in the first place, the Colombian version of X Factor did it, becoming the show number one in Colombia in 2006, with two seasons, and a third and a fourth named Factor XS, where the competitors are kids instead of adults. RCN gained some criticism against the fact the network was getting ratings from the use of kids in a reality show, but the parents of the kids dismissed this affirmation.

RCN got a hit with 2007 telenovelas Pura Sangre and La Hija del Mariachi, success followed by the 2008 telenovelas, El Último Matrimonio Feliz and Los Protegidos.

In July 2008, RCN became the first TV network in Colombia to offer online domestic English-language news updates under the brand, "RCN News" and ''RCN News in English''. The full news updates would air on RCN's international network, "TV Colombia" in the mornings. Near the end of 2010, "RCN News in English" was phased out and began to offer only English-language international news updates for RCN's sister network, "Nuestra Tele Noticias 24" under the brand "news.NTN24.com". Plans for the format change began to surface in July 2010 after the main producer Brian Andrews involuntarily left the country in May after doing a report in El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca. National press coverage followed the incident. By this time he had become nationally well-known not only for producing national English-language news updates but for having done voice-overs for on-air advertisements for RCN's coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as a lemur known as "Monocuco". He was known for saying "Monocuco, su avena y su pitillo, compadre" in broken Spanish. Teasers for the latest news update air during the midday "Noticias RCN" newscast during segment transitions. The teaser introduction is always in Spanish, while the teaser itself is in English. Even with the brand name and format changes, teasers continue to air during the "Noticias RCN" midday newscasts in an attempt to continue to compete in the Colombian TV market. Teasers do however include "Noticias RCN" graphics but use a "news.NTN24.com" end card. Although "Nuestra Tele Noticias 24" is an international news channel, "news.NTN24.com" focuses more on headlines from the "Americas" with the motto of "Latin America’s News In English" Morning, afternoon and evening news updates are posted daily. News updates are recorded in Bogotá and Miami with occasional updates from Berlin and New York City. It is produced by veteran Miami TV personality Brian Andrews. Along with posting news updates on their website, "news.NTN24.com" relies heavily on their Facebook and Twitter pages to notify viewers on new updates. In February 2011, the brand name changed to "NTN24News.com" and the website layout changed to accommodate a larger video display showcasing the latest news update.

Programming

RCN presently operates on a 22-hour regular network programming per day, and its signal is the same all over the country, with no changes in the schedule, which starts in the early morning (4:00 am) with reruns of previously aired telenovelas, the morning is covered with breakfast television (Muy Buenos Días), with a break for news, and then religious programming (Cura Para el Alma), the news returns at 12:30 pm and the rest of the afternoon is taken by national and foreign telenovelas until 7:00 pm with the news bulletin, and at 8:00 pm the prime time starts with national telenovelas until 10:30 pm, the night is taken by news and editorial TV shows (i.e. La Noche).

Prime Time

The channel's schedule is divided as follows News; Telenovelas; entertainment shows ; series-Comedias; Movies; Sports.

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External links

Official Site Noticias RCN

NTN24 News

TV Colombia RCN Radio - Cadena Básica

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playername	Andrew Hudson
country	South Africa
batting	Right-hand bat
bowling	Right-arm medium
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bat avg1	33.45
100s/50s1	4/13
top score1	163
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wickets1	-
bowl avg1	-
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tenfor1	-
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bowl avg2	-
fivefor2	-
tenfor2	n/a
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date	17 January
year	2006
source	http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/45458.html Cricinfo }}

Andrew Charles Hudson (born 17 March 1965 in Eshowe, Natal) was a South African Test and ODI cricketer. The right-handed batsman played 35 Tests and 89 One Day Internationals for South Africa in the 1990s. His career spanned 16 consecutive summers, playing for both his country and his province KwaZulu-Natal. Although his career statistics do not match up to the best, he was a treat to watch as he played the square cut, cover drive and pull exceptionally well.

Debut Century

Hudson made his Test debut against the West Indies in Bridgetown on 18 April 1992. The South African side was led by Kepler Wessels and it would be a one off Test for the side who had just returned from Test exile. The West Indian bowling lineup was strong with Patrick Patterson, Curtley Ambrose, Kenny Benjamin and Courtney Walsh. In a stunning nine hour innings, Hudson was unfazed by the West Indian fast bowlers and scored 163. He brought up his hundred by pushing Jimmy Adams for a single to mid-on and became the first ever South African to score a Test century on debut. The feat would not be emulated until Jacques Rudolph scored 222 not out against Bangladesh some nine years later. Hudson's innings ended when he was clean bowled by a yorker from Benjamin and the South Africans would go on to lose the game by just 53 runs. He also recorded a duck in the game, one of only three cricketers to have scored a hundred and a duck on their Test debuts.

International cricket

It was a career that started in the best possible way but ended with a form slump that led to an average which was not a true reflection of the impact that he had on the game of cricket. His average had been above 40 for a long time but after his last Test match, against Pakistan in 1997-98 was at a career low of 33.

Hudson was at his best against Australia whom he scored 481 runs against at 43.73. His only century against them came in 1993/94 against the likes of Craig McDermott, Shane Warne, Merv Hughes and Glenn McGrath.

Hudson opened the batting with Gary Kirsten in 22 of his 35 Tests and together they put on 1289 runs at 32.23. Their highest stand came in November 1996 at Eden Gardens where they put on 236 runs for the first wicket. Hudson fell just short of his highest Test score, bowled by Venkatesh Prasad for 146.

Arguably his most famous match apart from his debut came a month later against the same opponents in Kingsmead. Hudson was man of the match with his innings of 80 and 52 on a juicy track as he helped the South Africans to win the game by 328 runs. The 80 came in a team total of 235 and the second highest score of the innings was just 35. His 80 was also more than the entire Indian team scored in their second innings.

Retirement

His final year in first-class cricket came in 2000/01 and was restricted by the quota system as he played just four matches for his province. Hudson promptly retired and has begun a new career as a financial consultant at BOE Corporate. In 2003 he moved up to Kloof and now works at RMB Private Bank (part of the FirstRand Group).

Personal life

Hudson was educated at Kearsney College. His looks are often compared to that of Prince Charles. Throughout his cricket career he was an openly devout Christian and stuck by his calm nature when on the wrong end of an infamously maniacal send-off from Shane Warne at Johannesburg in 1993-94.He lives in Kloof with his wife Tracey and his three sons, Simon, Graham and David.

References

External links

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name	Joe Arroyo
background	solo_singer
birth name	Alvaro José Arroyo
alias	El Joe
birth date	November 01, 1955
birth place	Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
death date	July 26, 2011
death place	Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
instrument	Vocals
genre	Joeson, Salsa, tropical, Cumbia
occupation	Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician,
years active	1969–2011
label	Discos Fuentes, Sony Music
website	}}

Álvaro José Arroyo González (also known as Joe Arroyo or El Joe; 1 November 1955 – 26 July 2011) was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer, composer and songwriter. Considered one of the greatest performers of Caribbean music in his country.

Early life

Joe Arroyo was born in Cartagena. Born and raised in the neighborhood Nariño in Cartagena, Arroyo began his career at an early age, at the age of eight when he sang in brothels in Tesco, a red-light zone in his hometown. In the beginning he sang with groups like "Los Caporales del Magdalena", "Manuel Villanueva y su Orquesta", "La Protesta" and "Super Combo Los Diamantes", in 1971 he recorded with "La Promiscua".

Musical career

In 1971 Arroyo had his biggest opportunity of becoming a nationally known artist. He was discovered by Julio Ernesto Estrada, the bass player and singer of the band Fruko y sus Tesos and signed up with Colombian record label Discos Fuentes. He performed with the band for ten years until in 1981 when he began his solo career leading his band, named "La Verdad" ''(The truth)''.

Joe Arroyo became very successful by mixing salsa, cumbia, porro, soca, kompa, zouk and other music from the African Diaspora in a unique style. Some of his most famous songs are ''Rebelión", "Tania", "El Ausente" and "En Barranquilla me Quedo''.

Health issues and drug abuse

Joe Arroyo was forced to stay away from his performances many times due to his health problems. On more than one occasion, he was thought to be dead because of his abrupt absences from media attention. Joe Arroyo had to go through surgery because of problems with his eyes.

He was once seriously ill for about 3 months due to a problem with his thyroid even though many had attributed it to drug abuse, which the singer denied on the Rolling Stones Magazine, Argentina in january of 2004.

Death

Arroyo died at Barranquilla on July 26, 2011, after spending nearly a month in a Barranquilla hospital due to multiorgan failure. During his stay in the hospital his health deteriorated. The day before his death, doctors announced the singer was suffering from several organ failures including renal and heart failure and he was given his final sacrament by the local bishop. The singer died at 7:45 local time.

Discography

With his group "La Verdad"

1981 – ''Arroyando''

1981 - ''Con gusto y gana''

1982 - ''El campeón"

1983 - ''Actuando''

1984 - ''Hasta amanecé''

1985 - ''Me le fugué a la candela''

1986 – ''Musa Original''

1987 – ''Echao Pa´lante''

1988 - ''Fuego en mi mente''

1989 – ''En Acción''

1990 – ''El Supercongo // La guerra de los callados''

1991 – ''Toque de Clase''

1993 – ''Fuego''

1994 – ''Sus Razones Tendrá''

1995 - ''Mi libertad''

1996 – ''Reinando en Vida''

1997 – ''Deja Que Te Cante''

1998 – ''Cruzando El Milenio''

1999 – ''En Sol Mayor''

2002 - ''Marcando terreno''

2004 – ''Arroyo Peligroso''

2004 - ''El Joe Live''

2005 – ''Se Armó la Moña en Carnaval''

2007 – ''El Súper Joe''

Compilations

1990 – ''15 grandes exitos''

1990 - ''Echao pa'lante (Grandes éxitos)''

1991 - ''20 aniversario''

1991 - ''La voz de Joe Arroyo''

1994 - ''Antología musical''

1995 – ''Lo Diferente

1995 - ''Súper éxitos del Joe. Vol.1 y vol.2''

1997 - ''Álbum de oro''

1997 - ''30 pegaditas con el Joe''

1997 - ''25 aniversario''

1998 – ''Aquí Estoy''

1998 – ''El Sonero de América''

1998 - ''Rey del carnaval''

1999 – ''El Baile del Siglo, Disco 1''

1999 – ''El Baile del Siglo'', Disco 2''

1999 - ''20th aniversary''

2000 - ''El Rey del Congo de Oro''

2001 – ''Los Reyes del Trópico'' (Con Juan Carlos Coronell)

2001 – ''Rebelion''

2002 – ''El Original, Disco 1''

2002 – ''El Original, Disco 2''

2002 - ''32 Cañonazos'' (CD 1)

2002 - ''Los Magníficos de La Salsa''

2002 – ''Sus Mejores Temas Tropicales''

2003 – ''Grandes Exitos, Disco 1''

2003 – ''Grandes Exitos, Disc 2''

2003 – ''Lo Salsero de Joe''

2005 - ''La Verdadera Historia del Joe''

2006 - ''Gold''

2007 - ''20 originales''

2008 - ''10 de colección''

References

External links

Info and Images

Video of Joe Arroyo

Obituary in ''El Tiempo'' (in Spanish)

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Name	José José
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz
Alias	El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of the Song)
Born	February 17, 1948Mexico City México
Instrument	Vocals, Bass, Double bass, Guitar, Piano
Genre	Latin pop, Mexican pop, bolero, bossa nova, jazz
Occupation	Singer, musician, producer, actor
Years active	1963–present
Label	RCA VictorAriola RecordsSony BMG
Associated acts	Armando Manzanero, Manuel Alejandro, Paul Anka, José Feliciano, Lani Hall, Yanni
Yearsactive	1963–present
Spouse	Natalia Herrera Calles (1971–1974)Ana Elena Noreña (1974–1991)Sara Salazar (1995–present) }}

José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (born February 17, 1948), known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.

Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" ("The Prince of Song"), José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals. He is recognizable by his pure vocal tone and his ability to sustain high and low notes.

Born into a family of musicians, José José started his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenades. He later joined a jazz and bossa nova trio where he sang and played the bass and double bass. José became a successful solo artist in the early 1970s. Demonstrating his vocal ability with a masterful performance of the song "El Triste" in a Latin music festival in 1970, he climbed the Latin charts during the decade.

In the 1980s, after signing with Ariola Records, he gained international fame as a talented and successful performer. His 1983 album ''Secretos'' has sold over 11 million copies around the world. With a series of huge hits, he received several nominations to the Grammy and numerous recognitions worldwide. He sold out in venues such as the Madison Square Garden and the Radio City Music Hall. His music has reached non Spanish-speaking countries like Japan, Israel and Russia. During the 1990s, after several hits, his career began to decline as his voice started to falter due to his alcoholism and health issues. José has also forged a career as an actor, starring in movies like ''Gavilán o Paloma'' and ''Perdóname Todo''.

In a career that has spanned more than four decades, his performance and distinctive vocal style have influenced a big number of Latin pop artists. Due to his wide-range vocals, his talent, his performance and the high popularity he achieved, he is considered by the media, the press and the people as an icon of the Latin pop music.

Early life

José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz was born on February 17, 1948 in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City. He was raised into a Roman Catholic family of gifted musicians; his father, José Sosa Esquivel, was an operatic tenor (tenor comprimario) and his mother, Margarita Ortiz, was a classical pianist. They never achieved relative large success, and when José began to show interest in singing, they tried to discourage him, claiming that it was too difficult to achieve success in show business. In 1963, when he was fifteen years old, his mother gave him his first piano. The same year, his reportedly alcoholic father abandoned the family, forcing José to work to help his mother and younger brother.

Early career

José continued his attempts to become a singer. In 1963, as a teenager, he had launched his own career with serenades. In 1966, José started singing and playing the bass and double bass with a bossa nova and jazz band called "Los PEG". The band played at the major jazz venues of Mexico City, where musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, Erroll Garner, Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto used to play.

In 1967, searching for a solo career, he signed a small contract of two singles under the name of "Pepe Sosa", and released the songs "El mundo" (Jimmy Fontana's "Il Mondo") and "Ma Vie" without success. José returned to serenades and to play with "Los PEG" in night clubs. He left "Los PEG", took the artistic name "José José" (in honor of his father, who had recently died of alcoholism; he joined his first name "José" and the first name of his father "José", from whom he says, had inherited the voice), signed a contract with RCA Victor and recorded his first album: ''Cuidado''. The album contains songs by Rubén Fuentes and Armando Manzanero. The sound of the album is a combination of boleros and romantic ballads with an influence of jazz and bossa nova. Because of the quality, his debut album was praised by the critics but did not achieve much popularity.

He struggled, but then during the late 1960s, his fame began to rise, as he was featured on various television shows. With songs like "Una mañana" and "Cuidado", José started to get attention from the people and the media.

1970–1979: "El Triste", Consolidation as star, Ariola Records

He released the song "La nave del olvido" that became his first big hit in Mexico and Latin America, and recorded his second album: ''La Nave Del Olvido''. José's big break came on March 25, 1970, when he represented Mexico in an international song festival, the "II Festival de la Canción Latina" (Latin Song Festival II, predecessor of the OTI Festival) with an amazing performance of the song "El Triste". The performance of the song was so impressive that caused tears, standing ovations, expressions of amazement and cheers from Angélica María, Alberto Vázquez, Marco Antonio Muñiz, the judges and the spectators in the Teatro Ferrocarrilero in Mexico City. The fact that José José got the third place shocked the audience. After the hit of "El Triste", his popular romantic ballad style mixed with a unique voice made him the star of stars in Mexico. He began his first international tour through Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil and Argentina. He played leading roles in such small films as ''Sueño de amor'' and ''La carrera del millón''.

During the early 1970s, José José became one of the best known romantic ballad singers in Latin America. He was featured constantly on the most popular Mexican television shows, where he used to sing live with old legends of the Hispanic music such as Pedro Vargas and Carlos Lico. In 1974, he performed a season in the Casino Royale & Hotel of Las Vegas.

He made various international number one hits and toured Latin America several times. His main hits were: "Del altar a la tumba", "Buscando una sonrisa", "De pueblo en pueblo", "Soy como quieras tú" (Mina's "Sono, come tu mi vuoi"), "Cuando tu me quieras", "Hasta que vuelvas", "Candilejas" (Charles Chaplin's "Terry's Theme"), "Paloma 'Cada mañana que te vas'", "Sentimientos" (Morris Albert's "Feelings"), "Vive", "Dejame conocerte" (Paul Anka's "Let Me Get To Know You"), "Divina ilusión" (an adaptation of Étude Op. 10, No. 3 of Chopin), "Sabrás que te quiero" and "El Príncipe" (The Prince) song earned him the nickname "El Príncipe de la canción" (The Prince of the song).

In 1977, José signed a contract with Ariola Records (Today part of Sony BMG). He recorded the album ''Reencuentro'' in London, England under the new record label. ''Reencuentro'' released the hits " El amar y el querer" and "Gavilán o paloma" that got him to the top of the lists of popularity. During 1978 and 1979, he achieved enormous success with the albums ''Volcán, Lo Pasado, Pasado'' and ''Si Me Dejas Ahora''. His main hits were "O tú o yo", "Farolero", "Volcán", "Lo que un dia fué no será", "Lo pasado, pasado", "Si me dejas ahora", "Te quiero tal como eres" (Billy Joel's "Just The Way You Are") and the hit ballad "Almohada".

1980–1992: International stardom, ''Secretos'', Mexico's top singer

In 1980, José released the album ''Amor Amor'', recorded in Los Angeles, California. ''Amor Amor'' released the singles "Insaciable amante", "No me digas que te vas", "Amor Amor" and the classic bolero "No me platiques mas". He later recorded the bolero album ''Romántico''; production that not only created a new way to sing boleros but also made very popular this form of old ballads. Songs like "El reloj", "La gloria eres tú", "Un poco más", "Cancionero" and "Regálame esta noche" were crafted in such exquisite form that they became classics in Mexico and Latin America. In 1981, the album ''Gracias'' was released. The songs "Me basta" and "Preso" were the main hits of the album. José released the highly successful record ''Mi Vida'' in 1982. The album contained the hits: "Desesperado" and "Mi vida" (an autobiographic song written by his future working partner Rafael Pérez-Botija). José co-produced his albums and wrote songs like "Si alguna vez" and "Amor para los dos". He did a duet with Lani Hall on the hit "Te quiero así". José performed with sold-out for seven days in a row at the National Auditorium and a month in the popular night club "El Patio". He recorded the Spanish version of the hit "New York, New York", as a gift to Frank Sinatra, who had invited him to do a duet, but due to differences with the record labels, it could not be performed.

In 1983, José released what proved to be by far the biggest album of his career: ''Secretos''. The album was recorded in Spain and was written and produced by Manuel Alejandro. It was his first album that released a video for each song. The main hits were "Lo dudo", "El amor acaba", "Lagrimas", "He renunciado a ti", and "A esa". ''Secretos'' was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the Grammy Awards of 1985. It has sold over 11 million units until today. Following the hit of ''Secretos'', José kept on with international success. He released the album ''Reflexiones'' in 1984. The production was written, produced and arranged by Rafael Pérez-Botija. The songs "Payaso", "Seré, "Tu ganas", "De hombre a hombre" and "¿Y qué" were the main hits. ''Reflexiones'' sold over 2 million copies worldwide, became his first number-one set on the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Albums and was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1986 Grammy Awards. Later, José José joined José Feliciano to release a duet that became a major hit for both singers: "Por ella". Their song was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the Grammy Awards of 1986 as well.

In 1985, José José was asked to participate in the song "Cantaré, cantarás", along with other icons such as Placido Domingo, Julio Iglesias, Roberto Carlos, Jose Luis Rodriguez "El Puma", Pedro Vargas and Vicente Fernández among others. It was recorded in Los Angeles in April 1985, at the A&M; Studios, same studio used for "We Are The World". The same year, José starred his autobiographic film ''Gavilán o Paloma'', alongside Christian Bach and the comedian Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo. Later that year, he released the album ''Promesas'', written, produced and arranged by Pérez-Botija. Its main hits were "Amantes", "Me vas a echar de menos", "Más" and "Tu me estas volviendo loco". The single "Pruébame" was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance at the 1987 Grammy Awards. ''Promesas'' became the second number-one set on the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Albums by José José. He received two Billboard awards: Top Latin Artist and Top Latin Album of 1985. In his next album ''Siempre Contigo'' of 1986 he worked with the Spanish producer and guitarist Paco Cepero. The songs "Corre y ve con él", "Sin saber" and "¿Y Quién Puede Ser?" were its main hits. It was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the Grammy Awards of 1988 and became the third number-one set on the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Albums by José.

In 1987, he released the album ''Soy Así'', written and produced by his working partner Rafael Pérez-Botija once more. It was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1989 Grammy Awards and became his fourth number-one set on the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Albums. ''Soy Así'' released four successful singles: the title track reached the number-one position in the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks chart while "Mi Hembra" peaked at number five, "Salúdamela Mucho" at number 22 and "Vergüenza Me Da Quererte" reached number eight.

During the 1980s, José José sold out Madison Square Garden, The Dunes and performed several seasons at the Las Vegas Hilton, Greek Theatre, and the Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City among others. He was known as "Mexico's Top Singer" in his shows. In 1987, he sold out Radio City Music Hall. That same year, José traveled to Israel and performed in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. In 1988, he played the role of the Mexican singer and composer Alvaro Carrillo in the movie ''Sabor A Mí'', costarring Angelica Aragón. In 1989, José sold out with two massive concerts at the Plaza México, gathering over 100,000 people. The same year, he traveled to Japan, where he was featured on television shows and offered several performances. His album ''¿Qué Es El Amor?'' released the pop songs "Piel de azucar" and "Como Tú", and José climbed to the top of the lists of popularity. The song "Como Tú" lasted ten weeks at number-one on ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks.

In 1990, the late Raúl Velasco made a special television show to pay homage to José's 25th anniversary. The show lasted over five hours and featured very popular singers as special guests like Armando Manzanero, Libertad Lamarque, Vicente Fernández and Marco Antonio Muñiz. In 1991, he released the hit song "Amnesia" of the album ''En las Buenas... y en las Malas''. The song lasted 21 weeks on the charts and peaked at number-one on ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks, while his next single "Atrapado", spent 16 weeks and peaked at number seven. In 1992, he released another hit single: "40 y 20". From the self-titled album, the song speaks about men who fall in love with women that are much younger than them and the way society sees those situations. "40 y 20" lasted over 17 weeks on the charts and peaked at number four. His next single "Eso no más", spent 15 weeks and peaked at number five.

1993–1999: Decline, rehab, minor hits

In the 1990s José's voice began to deteriorate. It worsened over time and became evident especially in his live performances. His excessive drinking and the incessant activity during his career caused his voice to falter.

In 1993, to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of José José as a singer, his record company BMG hosted a tribute in the city of Puerto Vallarta. It was called ''30 Años de ser el Príncipe'' (30 years of being the Prince). The tribute included a number of the most prestigious artists of the Spanish music such as Rocío Dúrcal, Camilo Sesto, Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Raul di Blasio. The tribute coincided with his recent divorce, a serious relapse into alcoholism and a significant loss of vocal abilities; caused by his addictions and several respiratory problems suffered throughout his life. He appeared to be in poor physical shape, too thin and lacking energy. Camilo Sesto even took a break in the middle of the presentation to speak words of encouragement to José. The album was not released until 1994. At that time, José suffered the worst stage of alcoholism in his career. During 1993, he retired from the stage and went to rehab. Upon completion of his rehabilitation, he started seasons in places like the famous "Teatro Blanquita" of Mexico City, and the Gibson Amphitheatre of Los Angeles.

In 1994, after the great success he achieved ten years back with ''Secretos'', José re-teamed with Manuel Alejandro and released the album ''Grandeza Mexicana''. The title track peaked at number 12 on ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks and spent over seven weeks on the charts. He did a duet with his son José Joél in the song "La fuerza de la sangre", second single of the album. In 1995, he played the lead role in the movie ''Perdóname Todo'', a drama about an alcoholic has-been and how he tries to survive to himself and to the music business. That same year, his album "Mujeriego" was released. It sold more than 180,000 copies in its first two weeks and reached number 12 on the Billboard Latin charts. The song "Llora corazón" lasted 11 weeks on the charts and peaked at number six, while the second single, the title track, spent only two weeks on the charts.

In 1996, he performed a duet with Paul Anka on "Déjame Conocerte (Let me Get to Know You)" from Anka's Latin album ''Amigos''. In 1997, he performed at the Bally's Atlantic City. His last album of the decade, ''Distancia'', was released on 1998. A video of the single "Ojala que te mueras" was released. On September 1999, he joined fellow countrymen Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Argentine pianist Raúl di Blasio for a series of concerts dubbed "Noche Bohemia" (Bohemian Night) at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.

2000s: Loss of vocals, movies and TV, Sony BMG concept albums

In 2001, with a very deteriorated voice, he recorded his first album with mariachi, but the last one of his career, ''Tenampa''. The album was written and produced completely by Juan Gabriel. The single "Cada vez y cada vez" lasted two weeks on the charts. ''Tenampa'' received poor ratings and sold only about 500,000 units. After that, he retired from recording full-length albums. The problem of his voice got worse, and affected not only his ability to sing, but also to speak. In 2003, his label BMG released a collection of three albums entitled ''El Principe Con Trio'' with some of his greatest hits recorded between 1969 and 1983, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied with the guitar trio "Los Tres Caballeros", with which these recordings are transformed into boleros. The work of technical excellence, was attended by José's old colleague Rafael Pérez Botija, who directed and composed some of the original recordings. This collection of concept albums again allowed José to achieve success in sales.

In the mid 2000s, José appeared briefly as the "Mystery Musician" in the movie ''Sueño'' and played the role of ''Erasmo Padilla'' (the father of Leticia "Lety" Padilla) in La Fea Más Bella, a very successful Mexican version of the Colombian production Betty la Fea (adapted in the US as Ugly Betty). In 2006, José participated as a singing professor in Televisa's high-rating show, ''Cantando por un sueño''.

José released ''Mis Duetos'' in 2007, an album featuring duets he recorded in the past. However, it featured two new songs, "E-mail me" with his daughter, "Sarita" and "Aunque vivas con él" with Reyli. In 2008, José recorded an emotive song called "Volver a creer" (Believe again) with the world famous musician Yanni. The song is included in the album ''Yanni Voces''. Yanni stated that he wanted to "help a true legend to fulfill his dream, to sing again". José José was invited by Yanni to sing their song live in Yanni's tour in Mexico. He released his autobiographic book, named "Esta es mi vida" (This is my life).

In 2010, he released ''José José Ranchero'', another concept album with some of his greatest hits, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied with mariachi, giving to his classics a traditional Mexican sound. The same year, José launched his own perfume, called simply "José José", the profit from the sales are to help women and children sick with HIV/AIDS.

José is still working in a new, untitled album, adding that it will consist of nine unreleased tracks and a melody he used to sing in serenades "Que viva mi tristeza", from songwriter Armando Manzanero. It has not been completed due to the ups and downs faced by his voice. He is currently on a national Mexican tour named "Jose Jose y sus amigos" (Jose Jose and friends), with Dulce, Carlos Cuevas, Celso Piña and Chamin Correa.

Personal life

In the 1970s, José started a relationship with the TV hostess, actress and model, Ana Elena Noreña (known as Anel). They split and in 1971 he married Natalia "Kiki" Herrera Calles, a socialite twenty years older than he was. They divorced in 1973. In 1974, he married his first girlfriend, Anel. They had two children: their first-born José Francisco (known as José Joél) who was born in 1975, and their daughter Marysol Estrella, born in 1982.

He told the magazine ''Selecciones'' that from 1985 to 1987, he underwent a serious personal crisis because "my life was spent on airplanes, tour buses and locked in a hotel room". In 1991, he divorced his then wife. In the same year, he also ended his work relationship with his manager, who also was his brother-in-law.

In 1995, he married Sara Salazar, his third wife. That same year, during a Latin American tour, Sara, his third daughter was born. On November 2008, his current wife suffered from a cerebral haemorrhage. She recovered after spending several months in the hospital and receiving therapy. José stated that the medical bills nearly lead him to bankruptcy. He lives in Coral Gables, Florida with his wife and his youngest daughter.

Alcoholism

During most of his career, José José suffered from a serious problem of alcoholism, until he got into rehab in 1993. He said he started drinking at the age of 15, when his father (an alcoholic) left the house.

José stated that his addiction was because he "was frail, weak, innocent, ignorant, weak-willed and did not know how to say no". In the early 1970s, after the huge success of "El Triste", with the quick fame and money, like his father, he fell into alcoholism, but with help of his friends and his family he managed to stop drinking for a while. His ongoing battle against alcoholism continued during the 1970s and 1980s. He attended AA meetings and stopped drinking for periods of time, but he fell steadily into the addiction. His alcoholism caused him serious financial problems and he claims that during his career he was constantly defrauded by his managers, including the brother of his second wife.

After his divorce from his second wife in 1991, he reached his lowest point, reportedly declaring that he wanted to die drinking. With the help of his friends, family, his personal friend Ricardo Rocha and other artists, he decided to go to rehab. He went to the Hazelden clinic in Minnesota for rehab. He remains a sober recovering alcoholic.

Health issues

José suffered from a severe case of pneumonia in 1972; his thoracic diaphragm was paralyzed; the disease almost ended with his career. He recovered after going through months of therapy based on breathing exercises, but one of his lungs was permanently damaged.

In 1987, he underwent an operation to remove nodes in his vocal fold as a consequence of the excessive use of cortisol, alcohol and the lack of rest after many of his performances. José would suffer dire consequences from his problem with alcoholism, as his health faltered dearly during the 1990s. He developed diabetes.

In 2001, he suffered from a case of emphysema. The effect of alcoholism, the abuse of cortisol and his hiatus hernia, have not only affected his ability to sing, but also to talk. In 2007, he suffered from Bell's palsy. As a result of all these problems he has fought a very serious depression over the recent years. He acknowledged this during an interview on the Univision program "Don Francisco Presenta..." hosted by popular TV host Don Francisco.

He has recently struggled with a diabetic retinopathy in one of his eyes, he underwent a successful operation.

Artistry and image

José grew up listening traditional pop music, rock and roll, jazz, swing, big band, the music of Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and popular Mexican composers like Consuelo Velázquez, Álvaro Carrillo, María Grever and Armando Manzanero. He also was inspired by vocalist Barbra Streisand, whom he considers an influence. Son of an operatic tenor and a pianist, José grew up also listening to artists such as Chopin and Mozart, but never got the chance to play their genre of music. His music has been influenced by numerous genres, including Latin pop, bolero, romantic ballads, bossa nova, jazz and classical. He is also acclaimed for playing such instruments as the piano, bass, guitar and double bass. His predilect music is the classical (Ravel, Debussy, Musorgsky), jazz and bossa nova.

Vocals

According to his autobiographic book "Esta es mi vida" (This is my life), his vocal coach identifies José José in his prime as a Leggiero tenor or light lyric tenor. His lowest note is a Ab₂, registered on the song "No valio la pena". He gives his highest note, a Ab4, in the song "El Triste". The vocal range of José José covers from an Ab2–Ab4 in chest voice. His highest note with falsetto, a C5, is recorded on the song "Amor para los dos ", having then, a vocal range of Ab2–C5. With the mentioned falsetto, his range covers 2 octaves and a quarter. His vocal range was generally located between F3 and F4, it can be heard in songs such as "Gavilan o paloma", "Lo pasado, pasado", "Volcán", "Te extraño", "Buscando una sonrisa", "Amor Amor" and "Polvo enamorado" among others.

His voice is often considered one of the most influential in Latin pop music. Over time, because of his alcoholism and excesses, his voice and vocal style changed noticeably. By inherit the qualities of his father for singing, in his prime, he achieved high and low notes and his intonation was practically perfect. Upon his performance of "El Triste", many critics had welcomed his vocal inflections, and he was praised for his technical virtuosity and intensity. One of the most peculiar qualities of his voice, is his handling of the breathing and lung capacity, that to sustain long notes in tune, without losing power, or show any signs of suffocation.

Legacy

The music of José José is widely known in the Hispanic community of the world. He is an influence to pop artists like: Cristian Castro, Vicente Fernández, Alejandro Fernández, Nelson Ned, Pepe Aguilar, Kalimba, Erik Rubin, Manuel Mijares, Lupita D'Alessio, Diego Verdaguer, Reyli and Marc Anthony among many others.

In 1996, he was awarded a special concession by the Mexican government. The Mexican government deemed him deserving of this award based on the cultural impact José José has had on the country. In 2002 he achieved "El Premio a la Excelencia" (Prize to Excellence) in the Premios Lo Nuestro ( Lo Nuestro Awards). The Billboard Magazine awarded him for "Mejor Artista Latino" (Best Latin Artist) and "Mejor Disco Latino" (Best Latin Album) several times. In 2005 he received the "Personalidad del Año" (Person of the Year) by the Latin Grammy Award Recording Association; he has been nominated nine times to the Grammy.

In 2006, the TV network Televisa, made a special television show in Acapulco to pay homage to José José's career. Singers like Manoella Torres, Francisco Céspedes, Dulce and Gualberto Castro performed several of José Jose's greatest hits.

In July 2008, Univision and the Latin Grammy, recorded in Miami at the BankUnited Center a special TV tribute to José José, called ''Latin Grammy Celebra: José José'' (Latin Grammy Celebrates: José José). Stars such as Marco Antonio Solís, Ana Bárbara, Cristian Castro, Alicia Villarreal, Reyli, Olga Tañon, Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal and Aventura performed his greatest hits live; stars such as Plácido Domingo, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Pepe Aguilar, Pedro Fernández, and RBD, sent him special messages congratulating him and showing their admiration. In the show, Univision described José José as: "One of the most beloved singers in Latin music".

In 2007, a bronze statue was unveiled on his honor at the Azcapotzalco area in Mexico City, where he grew up. He was honored by the Las Vegas Walk of Stars with a celebrity star and booksigning at The Rio in Las Vegas on November 20, 2008.

For his contribution to the recording industry, José José has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7036 Hollywood Blvd.

Tribute albums

In 1998, Latin bands of rock and hip hop like Molotov, Jumbo, Julieta Venegas, Beto Cuevas, and Aleks Syntek, recorded a tribute album called ''"Volcán: Tributo a José José"'' (Volcano: Tribute to José José), singing José's classic songs like "Lo Dudo", "El Triste", "Volcán", and many others, each song with a special personal style of the band. The album sold over 500,000 units. In 2005, Manuel Mijares released the album ''Honor a Quien Honor Merece'', singing some of José's most popular songs. Pop singer Kalimba recorded in 2009 the album ''Amar y Querer: Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones'' (Love and Love(in Spanish "Amar" and "Querer" are different grades of love, in English are the same word): A tribute to the great songs) that features some of the most iconic Latin ballads, among them "Amar y querer", "Desesperado", "Volcán" and "El Triste".

Marc Anthony released the album ''Iconos (Icons)'', which covers Latin ballads from the past, among them "El Triste" and "Almohada". About the difficulty of singing "El Triste", Anthony stated that "once you start to sing it you realize the magnitude, of that spectacular voice and special phrasing of José José and his incredible way to perform."

Cristian Castro recently released the album ''Viva el Principe'' (Long Live the Prince), his tribute to José José. The album includes a duet with José José on "Lo Pasado, Pasado" and a poem recited by him. Rafael Pérez-Botija is involved with the production of the album. Due to its high sales, ''Viva el Principe'' has achieved Gold Certification in Mexico.

Discography

''Tenampa'' (2001)

''Distancia'' (1998)

''Y Algo Mas'' (1998)

''Tesoros'' (1997)

''Mujeriego'' (1995)

''Grandeza Mexicana'' (1994)

''30 Años De Ser El Principe'' (1993)

''40 y 20'' (1992)

''En las Buenas... y en las Malas'' (1990)

''¿Qué Es El Amor?'' (1989)

''Sabor A Mi (B.S.O./Soundtrack)'' (1988)

''Soy Así'' (1987)

''Siempre Contigo'' (1986)

''Promesas'' (1985)

''Gavilan o Paloma (B.S.O./Soundtrack)'' (1985)

''Reflexiones'' (1984)

''Secretos'' (1983)

''Mi Vida'' (1982)

''Gracias'' (1981)

''Romántico'' (1981)

''Amor Amor'' (1980)

''Si Me Dejas Ahora'' (1979)

''Lo Pasado, Pasado'' (1979)

''Volcán'' (1978)

''Reencuentro'' (1977)

''El Príncipe'' (1976)

''Tan Cerca...Tan Lejos'' (1975)

''Vive'' (1974)

''Hasta que Vuelvas'' (1973)

''Cuando Tu Me Quieras'' (1972)

''De Pueblo en Pueblo'' (1972)

''Buscando Una Sonrisa'' (1971)

''El Triste'' (1970)

''La Nave Del Olvido'' (1970)

''Cuidado'' (1969)

Gold and Platinum albums

''"La Nave Del Olvido"'' -Gold and Platinum

''"El Triste"'' -Gold and Platinum

''"Reencuentro"'' -Double Gold and Platinum

''"Volcán"'' -Double Gold and Platinum

''"Lo Pasado, Pasado"'' -Double Gold and Platinum

''"Si Me Dejas Ahora"'' -Double Gold and Platinum

''"Super Exitos'' Vol. 1" -Gold

''"Amor Amor"'' -5 Gold and double Platinum

''"Romántico"'' -6 Gold and Double Platinum

''"Mi Vida"'' -6 Gold and Double Platinum

''"Secretos"'' -Double Platinum

''"Secretos"'' -Platinum (Central America)

''"Secretos"'' -Gold (Peru)

''"Secretos"'' -Gold (Argentina)

''"Secretos"'' -Gold (Dominican Republic)

''"Secretos"'' -Gold (Colombia)

''"Secretos"'' -Platinum (Colombia)

''TOTAL OF 22 GOLD AND PLATINUM RECORDS FOR "Secretos"''

''"Promesas"'' -Platinum

''"Reflexiones"'' -Platinum

''"Siempre Contigo"'' -Platinum

''"Soy Así"'' -Gold

''"Qué es el Amor?"'' -Triple Gold

''"En las Buenas... y en las Malas"'' -Gold

''"Qué Es El Amor?"'' -Platinum (5 in Venezuela)

''"40 Y 20"'' -Platinum and Gold

''"Grandeza Mexicana"'' -Gold

''"Mujeriego"'' -Double Gold and Platinum

''"Tesoros"'' -Gold

''"Distancia"'' -Gold

Compilations & boxed sets

''2010 José José Ranchero

''2009 José José Para Ti

''2009 José José y Sus Amigos con Amor

''2009 Secretos Intimos Del Amor

''2009 Lo Esencial De José José (Televisa 3CD/DVD)

''2008 Brillantes- José José

''2008 Tres Voces (Yusmani Garcia)

''2008 El Principe y El Bolero

''2007 Mis Duetos [5 Track DVD]

''2007 Mis Duetos [Norte CD/DVD]

''2007 Mis Duetos [Televisa CD/DVD]

''2007 Mis Duetos [DVD]

''2007 Serie Herencia Vol. 2

''2007 Serie Herencia Vol. 1

''2007 Mi Historia, Vol. 2

''2007 Mi Historia, Vol. 1

''2005 Las Número 1: José José (Televisa CD/DVD)

''2005 Lo Mejor en Trios

''2005 20 Éxitos Originales

''2005 José José y 8 Grandes Idolos de la Balada Romántica: 100 Años de Musica

''2005 Lo Esencial José José

''2005 20 Inolvidables

''2004 The Best of José José

''2004 José José

''2003 Los Grandes De La Balada

''2003 Definiendo Jose

''2003 40 Aniversario, Vol. 4

''2003 40 Aniversario, Vol. 3

''2003 40 Aniversario, Vol. 2

''2003 40 Aniversario, Vol. 1

''2003 El Principe Con Trio, Vol. 2

''2003 El Principe Con Trio, Vol. 1

''2002 Coleccion RCA: 100 Anos de Musica

''2002 Lo Inolvidable de José José

''2002 Todo Exitos de José José

''2000 Lo Mejor de los Grandes, Vol. 2

''2000 Serie 2000

''1999 Coleccion Original

''1999 Lo Mejor de Lo Mejor

''1998 Serie Retratos

''1998 35 Anos de Amor

''1998 35 Aniversario, Vol. 7

''1998 35 Aniversario, Vol. 6

''1998 35 Aniversario, Vol. 5

''1998 35 Aniversario, Vol. 4 (1981–85)

''1998 35 Aniversario, Vol. 3 (1977–80)

''1998 35 Aniversario, Vol. 2 (1972–1976)

''1998 35 Aniversario, Vol. 1 (1969–1972)

''1997 Romanticos del Siglo

''1997 Serie Platino, Vol. 2: 20 Exitos

''1996 Lo Mejor de Los 3 Grandes

''1996 Serie Platino

''1995 Serie Retrato

''1994 30 Años de Ser El Principe

''1992 Serie 20 Exitos

''1992 15 Exitos de Oro

''1990 15 Romanticas En La Voz De José José

''1990 25 Aniversario, Vol. 2

''1990 15 Exitos

''1989 Exitos Vol. 2

''1988 Romantico Vol. 2

''1988 Exitos Vol. 1

''1987 Ayer, Hoy, y Siempre

''1986 25 Aniversario, Vol. 1

''1982 20 Triunfadoras De José José

''1981 Romantico Vol. 1

''1977 Grandes Exitos de José José

'' 10 Super Exitos de José José

'' Lo Mejor de José José

'' Los Grandes Exitos, Vol. 2

Films

''Buscando Una Sonrisa'' (1971)

''Sueño De Amor'' (1972)

''La Carrera Del Millon'' (1973)

''Gavilán o Paloma'' (1985)

''Sabor A Mi'' (1988)

''Perdóname Todo'' (1995)

''Sueño'' (2005)

''Double Tap'' (2006)

''Melate El Corazon'' (2009)

Soap operas

''La fea más bella'' (2006)

Duets

"Volver a Creer" – Yanni

"Por Ella" – José Feliciano

"Tiempo" – Marco Antonio Muñiz

"Entre La Espada Y La Pared" – Pimpinela

"El Triste" (Piano Version) – Raúl di Blasio

"Let Me Get To Know You" (and the Spanish version, "Dejame Conocerte") – Paul Anka

"Hay Un Mañana" – Valeria Lynch

"Te Quiero Así" – Lani Hall and Alejandra Ávalos

"Dos Corazones Amigos" – José Guadalupe Esparza

"La Fuerza De La Sangre" – José Joel

"José y Manuel" – Manuel Alejandro

"Aunque Vivas Con El" – Reyli

"E Mail Me" – Sarita Sosa

"Como Hacer Para Olvidar" – Juan Gabriel

"Amor Mio" – Carlos Lico

"Si Me Comprendieras" – Pepe Jara

"Se Me Hizo Facil" – Pedro Vargas

"Te Extrano" – Armando Manzanero

"Pa' Todo El Año" – Vicente Fernández

"La Nave Del Olvido" – Vikki Carr and Pedro Vargas

"El Amor Acaba" – Libertad Lamarque

"100 Kilos De Barro" – Enrique Guzman

References

External links

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Andrea Serna is a famous Colombian model, TV presenter (RCN TV News), reporter, TV show hostess, radio DJ and TV producer.

She was born in Caldas, but she was raised in Santiago de Cali and currently lives in Bogotá with her husband, Colombian TV producer Frank Scheuermann. She is currently divorced since 2009

In 2005 she was the hostess and co-producer of Colombian version of ''The X Factor'' singer talent contest.

In 2007 she was the co-hostess of the TV game show ''El Jugador'' (the Colombian version of the British show ''PokerFace'').

She made a cameo role in the novela "Betty La Fea" (the original ''Ugly Betty'') as herself (an entertainment presenter).

Most of her family live in Manizales, Colombia

See also

The X Factor (Colombia)

List of Colombian TV Shows

External links

Colarte Selected Pictures of Andrea Serna

RCN TV Official RCN page

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