Yolanda Rayo
Yolanda Rayo (born March 29, 1968 in Bogotá , Colombia ) is a Colombian salsa musician and actress . It is also known as the "Celia Cruz" of Colombia.
Career
Already in college, Yolanda Rayo discovered that she had a great singing talent and sang in groups such as Orquesta Los Exclusivos de Alex, Chucho Nuncira y la Fuerza Mayor, La Orquesta Yajé, Juancho Torres, Los Diablos del Caribe and Grupo Fuego. Rayo decided to start a solo career. Their first album "Metamorfosis" pays homage to Celia Cruz and Celina González. This made her famous not only in Latin America , but also in the USA . Her husband Alejandro Muñoz had a great influence on her musical development. Yolanda Rayo works for the record label Sonolux. Yolanda Rayo also stars in musical comedies such as Amigo del Alma, Choca los Cinco, Sorprendidas and O Todos en la Cama. She sang the title song "Se dice de mí" in the telenovela "Betty la Fea".
Discography
- Metamorfosis (1997)
- Dicen Por Ahi Que Soy Fea (2000)
- Yo Soy Betty la Fea (2000)
- Tiempos Mejores (2001)
Prizes and awards
- first prize at the Colegio Inem Santiago Pérez de Bogotá singing competition.
- Winner of the year in the talent show "Exitosos" on RCN Televisión
- best singer of the year "La Nueva Estrella de Canciones" on Jorge Barón Televisión
- best actress and singer on (1997)
- TV Novela Prize (1997)
- Artista Revelación of the Asociación Colombiana de Locutores (1997)
- Latin Grammy nominated for Best Audiovisual Production (2001)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rayo, Yolanda |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Colombian musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 29, 1968 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bogotá , Colombia |