Singer Guadelupe Pineda is called one of the most popular performers and musical icon in Mexico. The multi-Latin American Grammy nominee has recorded over 30 albums in a variety of styles. In 1983 the song "Yolanda" or "Te Amo" became a mega hit.
All over the world, the artist's records are sold in millions of copies. Guadelupe Pineda is called the queen of Bolero, although she sings ranchers, ballads, tangos and even opera arias. For almost half a century of her career, the vocalist has been especially noted by critics, and the number of awards is amazing.
The path to the heights
The biography of the future celebrity began in 1955. The girl was born in the city of Guadalajara on February 23 in a musical family. Guadelupe's mother is the sister of the famous actor and singer Antonio Agelara. After school, the graduate entered the capital's university UNAM, starting to study sociology.
His musical career began while studying at the Faculty of Sociology. The aspiring vocalist sang in local cafes, performed at parties. The artist founded the groups "Sanampay" and "La propuesta and Sanampay", recorded two discs with them. However, the girl soon decided on a solo career.
In 1984 she sang the song "Yolanda" by Pablo Mendes. The composition instantly brought fame to the girl. Among the budding talents, Pineda occupied one of the leading places. The number of sales of the hit exceeded one and a half million. The vocalist sang at the most prestigious venues in the country and performed at the international Cervantino festival.
Confession
Pineda sings mainly in Spanish, but she also knows several foreign languages. So, she recorded the song "Cómo Fue" in Italian, and the album of children's songs "Un mundo de arrullos" became multilingual. The vocalist's repertoire includes works in Portuguese and Hebrew.
In 1986 the artist was awarded a gold certificate for the album "Un Poco Más". The triumphant success continued with the albums Boleros de Siempre and Costumbres. Pineda is the only Mexican to be included in the discography of "Buddha Bar of France" in 2002. The disc "Arias de Opera" was awarded a double platinum title two years later. In 2007, Guadelupe was awarded at the Cannes Film Festival not only for stage, but also for charitable work.
In 2009 she presented the francophone compilation "Francia con sabor latino". In the same year, the artist became the first native of Mexico to receive the Grand Prix "Sacem Award" for her work.
Plans and their implementation
Since 2002, Pineda has been producing her own albums. The disc “Arias de Ópera” became the first example of her in a new role. Compilations are sold all over the world, songs are played in the films "Monjas coronadas", "Campanas rojas" and "La finestra di fronte".
The result of her collaboration with Eugene Leon and Tanya Libertad, "Las Tres Grandes: Primera Fila", earned the celebrities a 2016 nomination for the Latin American Grammy for Best Music Video. In 2017, the star was awarded the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her creativity. In 2018, fans received a new album, Homenaje a Los Grandes Compositores.
The singing career was also chosen by the artist's daughter, Mariana Gurrola Pineda. Her famous singer presented her as a new talent.
