Ernesto Pérez (born 23 October 1964 in Badiraguato, Sinaloa, Mexico) better known by his stage name El Chapo de Sinaloa (Spanish: The Shorty from Sinaloa), is a Regional Mexican singer and actor. He started out professionally as a Norteño singer, but has since been primarily focused with Banda, as well as some Mariachi songs.
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Birth name | Ernesto Pérez |
Born | (1964-10-23) October 23, 1964 (age 57) |
Origin | Badiraguato, Sinaloa, Mexico |
Genres | Regional Mexican |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actor |
Years active | 1995–present: Singer, songwriter 2016–present: Actor |
Labels | Paloma Records, Luz Record |
Website | www |
He first played with local groups at age 11 as a clarinetist. Later, he learned to play bass, and found work as a session musician with regional Mexican labels.[1] In the 1990s he signed with EMI Latin and launched a solo career. Since then he has released over a dozen albums, which have been successful both in Mexico and the United States; he has recorded for Sony Discos and D Disa. His 2007 album Te Va a Gustar was his most successful in America and was nominated for a Latin Grammy.
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