Luis Fonsi

Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero, artistically known as Luis Fonsi, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on April 15, 1978.

Fonsi is one of the leading figures in the world of pop, romantic ballads, and reggaeton, thanks to his global success in 2017 alongside his compatriot Daddy Yankee with the song "Despacito," which has been labeled an "international phenomenon" and a cultural heritage of humanity.

The song was written by Panamanian singer-songwriter Erika Ender, Fonsi, Giancarlos Morales, and Daddy Yankee. The music video, filmed entirely in Puerto Rico with local residents and actress, model, and Miss Universe Puerto Rico Zuleyka Rivera, has surpassed 6 billion views, making it the only video in history to reach this milestone on YouTube.

The song reached number one in over 80 countries. The English version featuring Justin Bieber topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, it won four Latin Grammy Awards in 2017 for Best Song, Best Recording, Best Urban Fusion/Performance, and Best Short Form Music Video.

Before "Despacito," Fonsi was already an established artist in America, Spain, and other countries. With his debut album in 1998, "Comenzaré," he was nominated by Billboard for the Best New Artist category and achieved a gold disc. Later, in 2000, he released "Eterno," with the single "Imagíname sin ti" reaching the top position on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks that year. In 2002, he released his third album, "Amor secreto," which quickly earned a gold disc within a day of sales for over 100,000 copies sold, just in Puerto Rico and the United States.

Fonsi was also very well-loved in America for his relationship with Puerto Rican telenovela actress Adamari López, with whom he had a strong connection and supported during her tough battle against breast cancer, which she ultimately overcame. This period of his life inspired the song "Paso a paso," from the album of the same name (2005), which earned him a gold record in Spain.

Currently, Fonsi is married to Spanish model Agueda López, with whom he has two children.

Following the success of "Despacito," the Puerto Rican artist has participated in multiple collaborations, producing such popular titles as "Échame la culpa" with Demi Lovato, which has amassed over two billion views on YouTube three years after its release, and "Imposible" alongside his fellow countryman Ozuna.

In 2019, he/she released their album Vida.

In September 2019, he joined Ricky Martin to show support for candidate Joe Biden in Florida.

In September 2020, he released his latest collaboration, "Perfecta," with Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Farruko.