Pedro Fernández (singer)

Pedro Fernández
Background information
Birth name José Martín Cuevas Cobos
Also known as
  • Pedrito Fernández
Born (1969-09-28) 28 September 1969
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Origin Paso Robles, California, U.S.
Genres Latin pop, Folk, Mariachi, Banda, Ranchera, Latin ballad
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actor
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • record producer
  • TV host
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active 1976 - present
Website Pedro Fernández

José Martín Cuevas Cobos (born September 28, 1969), known by his stage name Pedro Fernández, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, actor, and television host. Fernández began his international career as Pedrito Fernández at the age of seven.

Fernández has recorded thirty-nine albums, acted in seven soap operas, and twenty five films. He has won 4 Latin Grammy Awards.[1] His stage name is composed of the names of two of his favorite singers, (Pedro) Infante and Vicente (Fernandez).

Pedro Fernandez.

Early life

His first album, La de la Mochila Azul, named after the single, was released in 1978. His starring role in the film La niña de la mochila azul (The Girl with the Blue Backpack) was released in 1979 and led to a lifetime career of recording and film contracts.[2]

Career

His album De Corazón was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 2003 Latin Grammy Awards.[3]

In 2009 Fernández starred in Televisa's telenovela Hasta que el dinero nos separe with actress and singer Itatí Cantoral. He won the Premios TVyNovelas Award for TVyNovelas Award for Best Lead Actor of 2010 for his portrayal of "Rafael Medina Nuñez" in the telenovela.

In 2010 Fernández starred as the protagonist in the telenovela Cachito de cielo. Fernández wrote the theme song "Cachito de Cielo" for the telenovela and as the theme song's songwriter and performer, he won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song in 2013.

Fernández has also appeared on TV as a team coach for La Voz Kids for seasons three (2015) and four (2016),[4] and as an official presenter/host for the Billboard Latin Music Awards for 2015 and 2016.[5]

In September 2016, Fernández collaborated with Grupo Cañaveral for their 20-year anniversary album, recording a Cumbia version of Fernández's song "Si Te Vas".[6]

The Honduran paper La Prensa has called Fernández "one of the most recognized artists not only in Mexico but throughout Latin America for his music and acting which continues today".[7]

Awards

Among his many national and international awards over his long career Pedro Fernández has been awarded the TVyNovelas Award for Best Actor (2010) for Hasta Que el Dinero Nos Separe, Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album (2001) for Yo No Fui,[8] Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song (2010) for "Amarte a la Antigua",[9] Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song (2013) (writer and performer) for "Cachito de Cielo",[10] and the Latin Grammy Award for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album (2015) for Acaríciame El Corazón.[11]

Discography

Pedro Fernández in 2014.

as Pedrito Fernández

  • La de la Mochila Azul (1978)
  • Mamá Solita (1979)
  • La Mugrosita (1980)
  • Guadalajara (1981)
  • Mis 9 Años (1981)
  • La de los Hoyitos (1982)
  • Ay Jalisco no te rajes (1982)
  • Rosa María (1982)
  • Pucheritos (1983)
  • Coqueta (1983)
  • Delincuente (1984)
  • Es Un Sábado Más (1985)
  • El mejor de Todos (1986)

as Pedro Fernández

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979La niña de la mochila azulRaúl García PalomaresCredited as Pedrito Fernández
1980AmigoPonchoAlso known as Forja de amigos
1980El oreja rajadaJulián
1980Mamá sólitaCredited as Pedrito Fernández
1981La niña de la mochila azul 2Raúl García PalomaresCredited as Pedrito Fernández
1981Allá en la plaza GaribaldiJulio
1982La MugrositaAndrésCredited as Pedrito Fernández
1982La niña de los hoyitosFercoCredited as Pedrito Fernández
1983Los dos carnalesPablito
1983Niño pobre, niño ricoMario y el niño chico es Pepe
1983CoquetaPabloCredited as Pedrito Fernández
1984DelincuenteAlejandro
1985Un sábado másMartín
1986Como Si Fueramos NoviosAndresito
1988Vacaciones de terrorJulio
1989Pánico en la montañaPedro
1989Había una vez una estrellaRodrigo
1990Un corazón para dosBernardo
1990Trampa infernalNacho
1991Vacaciones de terror 2Julio
1992El ganador
1992Crónica de un crimenAlex Kamper
1992Comando de federales 2Puma
1993Las mil y una aventuras del metro
1993Derecho de asilo

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1985Juana IrisJuan Bernardo
1987Tal como somosValerio Cisneros
1991Alcanzar Una Estrella IIJorge
1993Buscando el paraísoJulioStarred in and performed theme song
2009–2010Hasta que el dinero nos separeRafael Medina NuñezLead role; 231 episodes; wrote and performed theme song
2012Cachito de cieloSalvadorLead role; 110 episodes; wrote and performed Latin Grammy winning theme song
2014Hasta el fin del mundoSalvador "Chava" Cruz SánchezLead role; 80 episodes; wrote and performed theme song
2015–2016La Voz KidsHimself - Coach of Team PedroSeasons 3–4

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Past Winners Search". Latin Grammy. Latin Recording Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Pedro Fernández es el tercer coach de 'La Voz Kids'". Telemundo.com (in Spanish). Talpa Media. January 7, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Fernández, Pedro". Encyclopedia .com. Cengage Learning. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  4. ↑ Fernandez, Suzette (January 25, 2016). "Daddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez & Pedro Fernandez Return as Coaches on 'La Voz Kids'". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (April 21, 2016). "Premios Billboard 2016: 9 Things We Know About Telemundo Latin Music Award Show". Latin Times. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  6. ↑ Huitrón, Alejandro (8 September 2016). "Grupo Cañaveral, prepara su nuevo material" (in Spanish). ActualMX. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  7. ↑ Ramos, Daniela Michelle (September 4, 2016). "'En la musica hay que dar lo mejor siempre': Pedro Fernández" [In music you must always give your best.: Fernández]. La Prensa (in Spanish).
  8. ↑ "Latin Recording Academy Announces 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Award Winners". La Prensa San Diego. October 30, 2001. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Mexican pop-rock group Camila, singer Guerra big winners at Latin Grammys". Daily Breeze. Associated Press. November 12, 2010. Retrieved December 22, 2016. Pedro Fernandez wore an elegant white charro suit to sing 'Celosa' and 'Amarte a la antigua,' which won best regional Mexican song.
  10. ↑ "Latin Grammys 2013: The complete list of winners and nominees". latimes.com. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  11. ↑ "Latin Grammys 2015: See the Full Winners List". Billboard.com. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
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