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Juan Gabriel

Acting

Born January 7, 1950 · Parácuaro, Michoacán, México

Died August 28, 2016

Also known as Alberto Aguilera Valadez · Alberto Aguilera

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Biography

Alberto Aguilera Valadez, known professionally as Juan Gabriel, was a Mexican singer-songwriter. Colloquially nicknamed Juanga and El Divo de Juárez, Juan Gabriel was known for his flamboyant style, which broke norms and standards within the Latin music industry. Widely regarded as one of the best and most prolific Mexican composers and singers of all time, he is considered a pop icon.

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Awards & recognition

  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album · 2016
  • Latin Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 2016
  • Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame · 2016
  • Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year · 2009
  • International Latin Music Hall of Fame · 2003
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  • Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame · 1996
  • Lo Nuestro Excellence Award · 1991
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography7 titles

Hasta que te conocí

2016as Self

Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will

2025as Self (archive footage)

What Did You Tell God?

2014as Himself

El Noa Noa

1981as Alberto

The Colbert Report

2005as Self (archive footage)

It's my Life

1982as Alberto Aguilera Valadez

Rural Chivalry

1977