History, main idea and reasons of popularity of Luis Fonsi

Luis Fonsi: The Puertorriqueño Phenomenon

Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero, better known as Luis Fonsi, is a singer, composer, actor, musician, and producer. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on April 15, 1978. At the age of 43, he has already become a Latin music icon thanks to his worldwide hit "Despacito" which he performed with Daddy Yankee and that gained a second life thanks to Justin Bieber’s remix.

The Channel

Fonsi has an official YouTube channel called "LuisFonsiOficial" with more than 31 million subscribers and over 14 billion views. He uses the channel to share with his fans some of his live performances, backstage footage, anecdotes, and other cool content. The channel is managed by Farolatino and @torrecilla90.

The Career

Fonsi started playing the guitar when he was eight years old and sang at his school's choir. He majored in vocal performance at the Florida State University School of Music. After graduation, he moved to Orlando, where he worked at Universal Studios as a singer in his spare time.

In 1998, Fonsi released his first album, "Comenzaré" (I Will Begin), which included the hit singles "Si Tú Quisieras" (If You Wanted) and "Perdóname" (Forgive Me). Fonsi became a Latin music sensation with his fifth studio album, "Paso a Paso" (Step by Step), in 2005, which was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

In 2008, Fonsi released his seventh studio album, "Palabras del Silencio" (Words of Silence), which featured collaborations with artists like David Bisbal, Joey Montana, and Aleks Syntek. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA, and the single "No Me Doy Por Vencido" (I Don't Give Up) spent 21 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Latin Pop chart.

In 2017, Fonsi teamed up with Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber on the remix of "Despacito" which became a worldwide hit and broke multiple records. It spent 16 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the most-watched video on YouTube with over 7 billion views.

The Group

Although Fonsi is a solo artist, he has collaborated with other musicians throughout his career. He has worked with artists like Demi Lovato, Juan Luis Guerra, Christina Aguilera, Wisin & Yandel, and Stevie Wonder.

The Personal Life

Fonsi has been married twice. He was first married to actress Adamari López from 2006 to 2010. In 2014, he married Agueda López, with whom he has two children.

Besides his music career, Fonsi is also a philanthropist. He supports organizations like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation.

Conclusion

Luis Fonsi is one of the most influential Latin music artists of our time. He has gained worldwide recognition thanks to his talent, hard work, and determination. His official YouTube channel is a way for his fans to get closer to him and to enjoy his music in a more intimate way. Fonsi's story is an inspiration to anyone who wants to pursue their dreams and make them come true.