Alejandro Sanz is an internationally recognized Spanish-born singer who rose to fame with the 1997 release of his platinum-selling album, Mas. Vocals from Shakira accompanied his 2006 song “Te lo Agradezco, Pero NO.”
Sanz began playing the guitar at seven after being inspired by his father, a professional musician. He learned to play the guitar at the age of seven. His music was strongly influenced by Flamenco music. Sanz’s debut album, “Más,” came out in 1997 and became a huge success. The album’s popular singles include “Corazon Partido,” “Amiga Mia,” and “Y, Si Fuera Ella?” all of which were written by him.
Sanz has won 22 Latin Grammys and four Grammy Awards. In addition, he has received three Latin Grammys for Album of the Year. The singer is recognized for his flamenco-influenced ballads and other genres, including pop, rock, funk, R&B, and jazz.
About Alejandro Sanz
| Сеlеbrаtеd Nаmе: | Alejandro Sanz |
| Nickname: | Sanz |
| Rеаl Nаmе/Full Nаmе: | Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro |
| Gеndеr: | Male |
| Аgе: | 53 |
| Віrth Dаtе: | 18 December 1968 |
| Віrth Рlасе: | Madrid, Spain |
| Nаtіоnаlіtу: | Spanish |
| Неіght: | 1.73m |
| Ѕехuаl Оrіеntаtіоn: | Straight |
| Relationship Ѕtаtuѕ: | Single |
| Spouse(Ex): | Raquel Perera(2012-2019) |
| Рrоfеѕѕіоn: | Singer, Musician, Composer |
| Nеt Wоrth іn 2022: | $25 million |
Family And Early Life Of Alejandro Sanz
Sanz was born on December 18, 1968, in Madrid, Spain, to María Pizarro and Jesús Sánchez. He spent his childhood in the eastern Madrid neighborhood of Moratalaz. “Back then, kids grew up on the street… I was a bit like the group troubadour, the one who played the guitar and sang,” he said. That saved me a lot of grief,” he added.
Sanz’s father, a door-to-door book merchant, was a professional musician who influenced Sanz’s interest in the guitar. However, his mother eventually grew weary of his dedication to the instrument and destroyed it one morning after he kept the family from sleeping by practicing.
He was introduced to typical flamenco music when he was a youngster, spending each summer with his parents in southern Spain’s Andalusia. Sanz aspired to be a flamenco artist until he discovered that the music instructors were overly strict.
“The first time I tried flamenco was tough on me,” Sanz recalled. “It’s rather difficult for novices. They’ll throw you out if you lose the beat, saying things like, ‘You’re no good, boy!’ They’re extremely hard and cruel.
Alejandro Sanz | Early Career
When Sanz was a kid, he performed in numerous locations in Madrid. He eventually met music industry executive Miguel Ángel Arenas, who assisted him in getting employment. Sanz signed with Hispavox Records and released his debut album, “Los Chulos Son Pa‘ Cuidarlos,” in 1989; however, the album failed to succeed. Sanz went on a hiatus from performing to study business administration while on a music break.
He has also written songs for other recording artists. In 1991, Sanz released his second studio album, “Viviendo Deprisa,” under Warner Music Latina. It was far more successful than his debut record, allowing Sanz to develop a dedicated nationwide following in Spain.
The next year, he released “Si Tú Me Miras” and the live album “Básico.” In 1995, Sanz released “3,” which included the hit single “La Fuerza del Corazón.” The song became his first to chart internationally.
Breakthrough Albums
Sanz’s breakthrough album came in 1997 with “Más.” Supported by such hits as “Corazón Partido,” “Amiga Mía,” and “Y, Si Fuera Ella?” the album went on to become Spain’s best-selling record. Sanz’s fifth studio effort, the 2000’s “El Alma al Aire,” won four Latin Grammy Awards. For his 2001 live recording “MTV Unplugged,” he won three more Latin Grammys. Sanz maintained his success in 2003 with the release of “No Es Lo Mismo,” which won four Latin Grammys.
Alejandro Sanz | Singles And Further Albums
In 2005, Sanz had his most successful international hit yet with Shakira’s song “La Tortura,” on which he was a featured artist. The song sold over five million copies worldwide and won two Latin Grammys among the best-selling singles in music history.
Sanz subsequently released his debut studio album, “El Tren de Los Momentos,” promoted by the single “A la Primera Persona,” becoming his first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100. His next album was 2009’s “Paraíso Express.” The singer’s comeback effort, “Paraiso Express,” won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album and introduced the hits singles “Looking for Paradise” (a bilingual single with Alicia Keys) and “Desde Cuándo.”
After 20 years with Warner Music, Sanz signed with Universal Music Group in 2011. He followed that up the next year by releasing his tenth album, “La Música No Se Toca.” In 2015, Sanz released the album “Sirope,” which won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album. Four years later, he released “#ELDISCO,” which won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. The self-titled album came out afterward in 2021.
Alejandro Sanz | Awards & Achievements
Aside from his many Latin Grammy and Grammy Awards, Alejandro Sanz has received several accolades. In 2011, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers awarded him the Latin Heritage Award.
Sanz was later given the Lo Nuestro Excellence Award in 2015. He also earned an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Later that year, Sanz received the Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year award.
Relationship Of Alejandro Sanz
Sanz married Mexican actress and model Jaydy Michel in 1999; however, the marriage was never legally consummated. The pair had a daughter named Manuela as a result of their relationship. Sanz’s other child is Alexander, born from an extra-marital affair with Puerto Rican fashion designer Valeria Rivera.
Sanz broke away from Michel in 2005; his father died the same year. These events all led to Sanz’s mental breakdown in 2007, during which he spent time recovering and going to therapy.
In 2012, Alejandro Sanz married his former assistant Raquel Perera. Before splitting in 2019, the couple had a son named Dylan and a daughter named Alma.
Alejandro Sanz | Net Worth
Alejandro Sanz is a Spanish pop music composer and singer with an estimated net worth of $25 million. Sanz’s channel receives 21.11 million views and more than 703.71 thousand daily views each month.
Alejandro Sanz earns an estimated $84.45 per month, with a potential income of up to $1.27 million yearly. Alejandro Sanz may make as much as $2.28 million every year.
Social Media Presence
Alejandro Sanz is on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has over 18 million followers on Facebook, almost 3 million followers on Instagram, and over 6 million followers on Twitter.
Instagram: @alejandrosanz
YouTube: @Alejandro Sanz