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Residente

Acting

Born February 23, 1978 · Hato Rey, Puerto Rico

Also known as René Pérez Joglar · René Juan Pérez Joglar · René Pérez

IMDb

Biography

Residente (born René Pérez Joglar) is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter and filmmaker. He is best known as one of the members of alternative rap band Calle 13. Along with his siblings, Eduardo (Visitante) and Ileana Cabra, they released five albums winning four Grammy Awards and 27 Latin Grammy Awards. Aside from music, Residente has also delved into producing documentaries including Sin Mapa (2009) and Residente (2017) and has directed some of his own music videos.

Awards & recognition

  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Short Form Music Video · 2022
  • Latin Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 2020
  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Rap/Hip Hop Song · 2020
  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Urban Music Album · 2017
  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Urban Music Album · 2011
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  • Latin Grammy Award — Record of the Year · 2009
  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Alternative Song · 2009
  • Latin Grammy Award — Best Urban Song · 2007

Filmography7 titles

Life of Crime 1984-2020

2021Original Music Composer

Residente

2017as Himself

In the Summers

2024as Vicente

Ruben Blades Is Not My Name

2018as Self

Austin City Limits

1975as Self

Old Dogs

2009as Tattoo Artist

Habla Loud

2022as Self