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 worldwide success in 2017 alongside his compatriot Daddy Yankee with the song "Despacito," which has been described as an “international phenomenon” and a cultural heritage of humanity.
The song was written by the Panamanian singer-songwriter Erika Ender, Fonsi, Giancarlos Morales, and Daddy Yankee. The music video, shot entirely in Puerto Rico with local residents and actress, model, and Puerto Rican Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera, has surpassed 6 billion views, making it the only video in history to reach this figure on YouTube.
The song reached the number one position 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/Interpretation, and Best Short Form Music Video
Before "Despacito," Fonsi was already an established singer in America, Spain, and other countries. With his debut album in 1998, "Comenzaré," he was nominated by Billboard for the Best New Artist of the Year and earned a gold record. Subsequently, in 2000, he released "Eterno," whose single "Imagíname sin ti" climbed to the top position of Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks that year. In 2002, he released his third album "Amor secreto," which achieved gold status in just one day of sales, having sold over 100,000 copies in Puerto Rico and the United States alone.
Fonsi was also very beloved in America for his relationship with Puerto Rican telenovela actress Adamari López, with whom he had a strong bond and supported during her difficult battle against breast cancer, which she ultimately overcame. The song "Paso a paso," from the album of the same name (2005), comes from this period of his life and 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, leaving behind 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 his/her 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.
