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Colombian singer-songwriter and guitarist who revolutionized Latin rock by blending traditional Colombian rhythms with contemporary rock and pop.Born in Medellín, Colombia, Juanes began his career as founder of heavy metal band Ekhymosis (1988-1998). Transitioning to solo work, he achieved global fame with albums like 'Fíjate Bien' (2000), 'Un Día Normal' (2002), and 'Mi Sangre' (2004). A 26-time Latin Grammy winner and 2-time Grammy recipient, he's known for humanitarian work through his Fundación Mi Sangre.

• Survived Medellín's violent Pablo Escobar era; his cousin was murdered during this period, influencing his peace activism
• Founded Fundación Mi Sangre in 2006 to support landmine victims after his father narrowly avoided a mine explosion
• His hit 'La Camisa Negra' sparked controversy in Europe for alleged racist undertones, which he firmly denied
• Secretly battled hearing loss in 2019, revealing he sometimes performs with specialized earplugs to prevent further damage
• Was nearly deported from Argentina in 2012 after joking about the Falklands War during a concert