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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Veguilla and the second or maternal family name is Malavé.

Yandel
Yandel in 2008
Yandel in 2008
Background information
Birth nameLlandel Veguilla Malavé
Also known as
  • I griega
  • El Capitán
  • La Leyenda
  • El Capi
Born (1977-01-14) January 14, 1977 (age 47)
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1995–present
Labels
Websiteyandel.com

Llandel Veguilla Malavé (born January 14, 1977), known professionally as Yandel, is a Puerto Rican singer who is a member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. He released his first solo album, Quien Contra Mí, in 2003. His second solo studio album, De Líder a Leyenda, was released in 2013 and was certified Gold (Latin) by the RIAA in 2014.[1]

Early life and family

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Llandel Veguilla Malavé was born on January 14, 1977, in Cayey, Puerto Rico,[2] the son of Julio Veguilla and Lucy Malavé. He has two siblings, a younger brother named Gadiel, who is also a singer, and a sister named Linnette.[3] Before he became a singer, Yandel worked as a barber in his hometown.[4]

Music career

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Yandel met Wisin in school.[5] They began performing as a duo in 1998[6] (Yandel then billing himself as "Llandel") and made their album debut in 2000 with Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio. They later made the jump to a major label in 2003 with Mi Vida... My Life, their first for Universal subsidiary Fresh Productions. Pa'l Mundo then catapulted them to mainstream success in 2005. Subsequently, Wisin & Yandel established their label, WY Records, and presented an affiliate group, Los Vaqueros.[7] In November 2013, after the duo's Líderes tour, they went on hiatus.[8] Since then he has continued to tour.[9] A third album, Dangerous, was released in November 2015.[10][11]

Personal life

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In July 2004,[12] Veguilla married his long-time girlfriend[13] Edneris Espada Figueroa.[12] They have two sons together, Adrián Yandel Veguilla (born January 25, 2001) and Dereck Adrián Veguilla born on (May 27, 2004).[14]

Tours

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Discography

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Yandel performing in 2008
Main article: Yandel discography
See also: Wisin & Yandel discography

Studio albums

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EPs

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Live albums

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Filmography

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Film
Year Film Director Role Notes
2011 Game of Thrones David Benioff & D. B. Weiss Soundtrack & Mentor In Spanish "Juego De Tronos"
2005 Wisin & Yandel: Mi Vida... My Life Jessy Terrero Himself Film about Wisin & Yandel's trajectory

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Television
Year Television show Role Notes
2010 Victorious Soundtrack & Mentor "Make It Shine" by Sony Music
2009 Verano de amor Himself Guest star[20] (with Wisin)
2013 La Voz... México Coach Season 3[21] (with Wisin)

Awards and nominations

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Yandel

References

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  1. ^ "American album certifications – Yandel – De Lider a Leyenda". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "Biografía de Yandel". CMTV. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  3. ^ "Yandel status: MUCHO SOL!!!" DE PLAYA CON MI HERMANITA..." Twitter. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Wisin & Yandel llegan revolucionando". People en Español. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "El adiós de Los Líderes". Milenio. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "Yandel: Legacy-De Líder a Leyenda Tour..." Terra. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  7. ^ "Yandel Bio". MTV. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  8. ^ "Yandel Denies Reggaeton Duo Will Be Breaking Up". Cosmopolitan. July 22, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "Yandel Announces New Solo 'VIP Tour'". Billboard. March 4, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  10. ^ "Dangerous By Yandel". iTunes. November 6, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Yandel Is First Latin Artist to Live Stream Concert on Tidal; Boxing Champ Miguel Cotto to Produce". Billboard. September 25, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  12. ^ a b "Yandel celebra 10 años de matrimonio". Ritmoson Latino. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  13. ^ Cruz Candelaria, José L. (June 18, 2004). "Yandel disfruta a su segundo hijo". Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  14. ^ "Yandel celebra su aniversario en Las Bahamas". Primera Hora. July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  15. ^ "Yandel – De Líder a Leyenda VIP Tour". wisinyandelpr.com. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  16. ^ "A petición de su fanaticada Yandel lanza Legacy – De Líder a Leyenda Tour EP". Yandellaleyenda.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  17. ^ "Fechas De Conciertos". Yandel La Leyenda. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  18. ^ "Yandel – Dangerous Tour". Wisin Y Yandel PR. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  19. ^ C. Gutierrez, Evan. "Mi Vida: La Pelicula – Wisin & Yandel". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  20. ^ "Wisin & Yandel actúan con Dulce María". PeopleEnEspanol.com. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  21. ^ "Wisin & Yandel Named Newest Coaches on 'La Voz…Mexico'". Billboard.com. July 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
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