Luis Fonsi
Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor known for global hits like 'Despacito'Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fonsi began studying music at age 10. He rose to international fame with his 2017 collaboration 'Despacito', which became the most-streamed song of all time. With five Latin Grammy Awards and over 15 studio albums, he is considered a leading figure in Latin pop.
- Fonsi moved to Orlando, Florida at age 10 where he joined the Children's Choir at Walt Disney World and later studied music at Florida State University
- His 2017 hit 'Despacito' featuring Daddy Yankee broke YouTube records as the first video to reach 5, 6, and 7 billion views, eventually becoming the platform's most-watched video at the time
- He faced criticism for the song's suggestive lyrics but defended it as 'a playful, flirty song' celebrating Puerto Rican culture
- Married Spanish model Águeda López in 2006 (divorced 2010) and later married Argentine model Águeda López in 2014; they have three children
- Acted in Broadway musical 'Grease' (Spanish version) and Mexican telenovela 'Corazones al límite' early in his career