Born in Madrid on December 28, 1959 in Madrid, Spain, Ana Torroja was more strongly encouraged to further her academic pursuits than her musical ones. Her studies at the School for Economic Sciences paid off most, however when a faculty party allowed her to meet José María Cano, who, with his brother, Nacho, would become her partners in the... [+] Read More

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Latin-pop singer Laura Flores first began performing as a teen, joining her siblings in the group Hermanos y Amigos; by age 17, she was studying vocal and dance at the Centro de Capacitación de Televisa, later co-starring in the Spanish-language edition of the game show Wheel of Fortune. Debuting in 1995 with the LP Nunca Hagas Llorar a Una... [+] Read More

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The tragic shooting death of Tejano singer Selena spawned a reaction within the Latino community that can be compared to the reactions to the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. An enormously popular singer in Latino communities across North America, her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of young and old alike. A... [+] Read More

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Mexico, and in turn much of the Spanish-speaking world, knew very few media superstars as illustrious as singer/actress Thalía, whose beauty and celebrity were practically unmatched during her prime. A media darling for most of her life, la mexicana rose to increasing fame throughout the 1990s, starring in popular telenovelas and... [+] Read More

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