Chayanne biography 20111

Born Elmer Figueroa di Alce on June 28, 1968 (some sources say June 29, 1968), in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; married to Marilisa Maronesse; children: Lorenzo Valentino, Isadora Sofia. Addresses: Record company--Sony Discos, 407 Lincoln Rd., Miami, FL 33139.

Known for his exceptional good looks as well as his musical talent, Latin pop vocalist Chayanne displays an unmistakable energy, exuding a universal appeal that transcends all cultures.

His earthy, seductive style of singing, embellished with an unbridled masculine charm, has brought his recordings to international attention. He boasts record sales worldwide, from Latin America, Spain, and the Philippines to Israel, Russia, and Slovenia.

Entertainment Weekly called this artist "a dazzling showman with roguish good looks [and] barrels of charisma." In 1998, after more than a decade of promises, he made an English-language singing debut on the soundtrack of the film romance Dance with Me.

Born Elmer Figueroa di Alce on June