Chayanne
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Elmer Figueroa Arce, better known under the stage name Chayanne, (born June 28, 1968) is a Puerto Rican singer and actor. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 albums and sold over 15 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. Chayanne participated in two Puerto Rican telenovelas broadcast by WAPA-TV television station in the 80s. These were Sombras del Pasado with Daniel Lugo and Alba Nydia Díaz, and Tormento with Daniel Lugo and Yazmin Pereira.
Infobox
Born
Elmer Figueroa Arce (1968-06-28) June 28, 1968 (age 57)Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Occupations
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Years active
1978–present
Relatives
Lele Pons (niece)
Awards
Full list
Origin
San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Genres
Latin pop
Labels
Sony RCA
Website
chayanne.com
Works
Discography
Tables
· Filmography › Films
1996
Al compás de un sentimiento
Role(s)
Singer
1997
Siempre piel canela
Role(s)
Television film
2000
Chayanne: Candela
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Video short
2004
Por amor al arte
Role(s)
Television film
2006
Murcia, ¡qué hermosa eres!
2012
Merry Christmas with Our People... Tony Bennett and Friends
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Television film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | Linda Sara | Young Alejandro | Debut film |
| 1996 | Al compás de un sentimiento | Singer | |
| 1997 | Siempre piel canela | Television film | |
| 1998 | Dance with Me | Rafael Infante | |
| 2000 | Chayanne: Candela | Himself | Video short |
| 2004 | Por amor al arte | Television film | |
| 2006 | Murcia, ¡qué hermosa eres! | ||
| 2010 | Tangled | Flynn Rider | Voice role, Latin-American Spanish dubbing |
| 2012 | Merry Christmas with Our People... Tony Bennett and Friends | Himself | Television film |
· Filmography › Television
2001
Role(s)
Pedro Balmaceda-Linares Duncán
2004
La niñera
2008
Gabriel
Role(s)
Gabriel / Gabriel Marquez
Notes
Lead role; 10 episodes
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1986 | Pobre juventud | El Ruso | Television debut |
| 1992 | Nubeluz | Himself | Special guest |
| 1994 | Volver a empezar | Chayanne | Lead role |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal | Sam Adams | 2 episodes |
| Provócame | Pedro Balmaceda-Linares Duncán | ||
| 2003 | Son amores | Chayanne | |
| 2004 | La niñera | ||
| 2006 | Juan y José show | ||
| Sos mi vida | Himself | Episode 215 | |
| 2008 | Gabriel | Gabriel / Gabriel Marquez | Lead role; 10 episodes |
· Filmography › Songs for television and movies
1994
1994
Year
1994
Project
Linda Sara
Song
"Sera"
Baila conmigo
Baila conmigo
Year
Baila conmigo
Project
"You Are My Home (Salsa)""You Are My Home"
1999
1999
Year
1999
Project
Girasoles para Lucía
Song
"Atado a tu amor"
2000
2000
Year
2000
Project
Pobre diabla
Song
"Soy como un niño (Looking Through The Eyes Of A Child)"
2001
2001
Year
2001
Project
Provócame
Song
"Hasta que el alma resista"
2003
2003
Year
2003
Project
Todo sobre Camila
Song
"Y tú te vas"
2004
2004
Year
2004
Project
La vida es una canción
Song
"Peligro de amor"
Notes
1 episode
2005
2005
Year
2005
Project
El disco del año
Song
"No te preocupes por mí"
Rocío, siempre
Rocío, siempre
Year
Rocío, siempre
Project
"Me ha dicho la luna"
2007
2007
Year
2007
Project
La tele de tu vida
Song
"Torero"
Notes
Season, Episode 15
2009
2009
Year
2009
Project
Corazón salvaje
Song
"Me enamoré de ti"
Feroz
Feroz
Year
Feroz
Project
Episode: "Guillermo debe matar a Leo"Episode: "Leo atacó a Guillermo"Episode: "Leo supo que mató a Laura"
2014
2014
Year
2014
Project
Tu cara me suena
Song
"Salomé"
Guapas
Guapas
Year
Guapas
Project
"Baila, baila"
Song
Episode: "La máquina del tiempo"
2015
2015
Year
2015
Project
Lo imperdonable
Song
"Tu respiración"
Notes
Main theme
| Year | Project | Song | Notes |
| 1994 | Linda Sara | "Sera" | |
| Baila conmigo | "You Are My Home (Salsa) You Are My Home" | ||
| 1999 | Girasoles para Lucía | "Atado a tu amor" | |
| 2000 | Pobre diabla | "Soy como un niño (Looking Through The Eyes Of A Child)" | |
| 2001 | Provócame | "Hasta que el alma resista" | |
| 2003 | Todo sobre Camila | "Y tú te vas" | |
| 2004 | La vida es una canción | "Peligro de amor" | 1 episode |
| 2005 | El disco del año | "No te preocupes por mí" | |
| Rocío, siempre | "Me ha dicho la luna" | ||
| 2007 | La tele de tu vida | "Torero" | Season, Episode 15 |
| 2009 | Corazón salvaje | "Me enamoré de ti" | |
| Feroz | Episode: "Guillermo debe matar a Leo"Episode: "Leo atacó a Guillermo"Episode: "Leo supo que mató a Laura" | ||
| 2014 | Tu cara me suena | "Salomé" | |
| Guapas | "Baila, baila" | Episode: "La máquina del tiempo" | |
| 2015 | Lo imperdonable | "Tu respiración" | Main theme |
References
- In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Figueroa and the second or maternal family name is Arce.
- La Voz de Cádizhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200618015954/https://www.lavozdigital.es/cadiz/20100830/sociedad/concierto-chayanne-despide-verano-20100830.html?ref=https:%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
- "Chayanne: 25 Years Of Stardom At The Peak Of Latin Pop" Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, puertorico-herahttp://www.puertorico-herald.org/issues/2004/vol8n44/Chayanne.html
- Radio RitmoRománticahttps://ritmoromantica.pe/noticias/musica/chayanne-ricky-martin-menudo-74109#
- Enlamiracr.comhttp://enlamiracr.com/los-chicos-de-puerto-rico-en-costa-rica/
- Billboardhttps://books.google.com/books?id=0w8EAAAAMBAJ&q=no+se+tu+luis+miguel&pg=PA10
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/chayanne-bailando-bachata-number-1-latin-airplay-chart-1235397950/
- Chayanne: En tierras españolas
- First Look: "Me Enamoré De Ti" Chayanne Archived January 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine,http://www.mundosix.com/2009/11/first-look-me-enamore-de-ti-chayanne.html
- Adondeirhoy.comhttp://adondeirhoy.com/conciertos-en-costa-rica/chayanne-en-costa-rica-no-hay-imposibles
- baltimoresun.comhttps://www.baltimoresun.com/os-et-chayanne-amway-center-orlando-20180306-story.html
- Primera Horahttps://web.archive.org/web/20081205083029/http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/tv/espectaculosasi/chayanne_con_habitos_de_vampiro/194569
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/music/latin/chayanne-dance-again-tour-espanol-cover-interview-1235753012/
- Architectural Digesthttps://www.admagazine.com/articulos/chayanne-asi-luce-su-casa-en-miami-beach
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/lists/latin-grammys-2025-best-new-artist-nominees/