Yuridia

Yuridia Francisca Gaxiola Flores (born October 4, 1986, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico) is a popular Mexican singer who gained international fame by coming in 2nd place in the hit reality show La Academia. In 2005, Yuridia released her debut album La Voz de un Ángel. It has become the second best-selling album in 2006 and one of the fastest-selling albums of Mexican history. It has been certified Diamond since its release. Her second album, Habla El Corazón was certified Platinum in Mexico after a few weeks of release. Entre Mariposas, Yuridia's first album with original songs, was released in late 2007. It was certified gold for selling more than 50,000 copies within the first week of being released, peaking the number one position in the top selling charts.

Career

Yuridia won second place in the fourth generation of La Academia, a popular Mexican reality show. Yuridia is the highest selling artist to come out of the reality show.

At age 21, Yuridia had become one of the highest selling artists in Mexico. Her debut album sold over 1,000,000 copies. Making yuridia the highest selling female artist in more than a decade. Beating out artistist like Luis Miguel, and Juan Gabriel. Her voice has earned her the nickname Voz de un Ángel (Voice of an Angel), leading to her debut album's title La Voz de un Ángel.

On December 5, 2006 Sony BMG released Yuridia's second album, Habla El Corazón, as well as the first single "Como Yo Nadie Ta Ha Amado", a Spanish version of Bon Jovi's "This Ain't a Love Song". The album includes Spanish covers of well-known songs from artists such as Bonnie Tyler, The Police and Roxette.

To this date, both the album and the single are Yuridia's most successful in the United States. The album debuted at 15 and peaked at #14, while the single peaked on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart at 16. Her second single has managed to do what her previous second single did not, enter the HLT chart and has peaked at number 44 .

Yuridia was voted the 78th most important artist of 2006 in Latin America by American Top 100, beating out the likes of Luis Miguel, Hilary Duff, My Chemical Romance and Belinda.

On April 26, 2007, Yuridia won a Latin Billboard Award for Best Pop Female Album.

In early May of 2007, Yuridia also received four nominations for the Premios Juventud. She was nominated for Best Artist, Best Album, Catchiest Song and Most Heart-Breaking Song.

Yuridia's third solo album, Entre Mariposas, was released November 15, 2007 in Mexico. The first single from the album was "Ahora Entendí", written by her and Camila's Mario Domm. The album, produced by Javier Calderón, quickly garnished major sales and has already been certified Gold for selling 50,000 copies within the first day of its release.

Wicked

It is rumored that Yuridia is going to originate the role of Elphaba or Elfaba in the upcoming Mexican production which would premier in the fall of 2009, along with Fernanda Castillo in the role of Glinda. This hasn't been confirmed.^{[dubious – discuss]}

Personal life

Yuridia was born in Hermosillo, Sonora but grew up in Mesa, Arizona. She considers Mesa to be her hometown^[1]. She left Mesa High School during her senior year to be on La Academia. Yuridia was romantically involved with Edgar Guerrero, whom she met on La Academia. The two have a son, Phoenix (named after actor Joaquin Phoenix). Yuridia's pregnancy rumors started when she left the TV show Desafio De Estrellas. Her pregnancy was highly publicised. It has been said that she and Guerrero broke up after he wanted her to stay home and take care of their child, leaving her career. Her younger brother, Danny, suffered from muscular dystrophy. He died in Mesa at age 15 in December 2005. The death of her younger brother had a major impact on her life.

Tours

2005: La Academia 4th Generation Tour

Set List:

1. Maldita Primavera
2. Daría
3. Ángel

2007: Habla El Corazón Tour

Set List:

1. Peligro
2. Habla El Corazón
3. Mentira
4. Así Fue
5. Lo Siento Mi Amor
6. Estar Junto a Ti
7. Otro Día Mas Sin Verte
8. Maldita Primavera
9. Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado
10. Chica Ye Ye
11. Ámame
12. Detrás De Mi Ventana
13. Ángel
14. Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado (Acoustic)
15. Todo Lo Que Hago, Lo Hago Por Ti
16. Siempre Te Amaré

Yuridia performed "Ahora Entendi" after "Entre Mariposas" was launched.

2008: Entre Mariposas Tour

Set List:

1. Maldita Primavera
2. Peligro
3. Otro Día Mas Sin Verte
4. Habla el corazón
5. En Su Lugar
6. Detrás De Mi Ventana
7. Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado
8. Lo Siento Mi Amor
9. Mentira
10. Así fue
11. Enamorada
12. La Charreada
13. Por Un Amor
14. La Muerte Del Palomo
15. Ganas De Volar
16. Chica Ye Ye
17. Yo Por Él
18. Siempre Te Amaré
19. Ahora Entendí
20. Ya No
21. Ángel

Discography

Studio Albums

Compilation Albums

2008: Yuridia Remixes

References

^ "Reality show helps Mesa singer reach stardom". Randy Cordova, The Arizona Republic. February 16, 2008 http://www.azcentral.com/ent/music/articles/0215yuridia.html

External links

Official Website

[1] "Reality show helps Mesa singer reach stardom". Randy Cordova, The Arizona Republic. February 16, 2008 http://www.azcentral.com/ent/music/articles/0215yuridia.html

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Studio Albums	La Voz de un ÁngelTemplate:·wrap Habla El Corazón Template:·wrap Entre Mariposas
Compilation Albums	Yuridia Remixes
Singles	"Ángel"Template:·wrap "La Maldita Primavera"Template:·wrap "Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado"Template:·wrap "Habla El Corazón"Template:·wrap "Ahora Entendí"Template:·wrap "Yo Por Él"
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