Christian Daniel

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Christian Daniel
Christian Daniel en Dulce Osuna.jpg
Daniel interviewed by Dulce Osuna in 2018
BornMarch 20, 1984
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2007–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
Website christiandanielmusic.com

Christian Daniel (born March 20, 1984) is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and actor.

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Early life

Daniel was born in 1984 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, [1] to a Puerto Rican mother and a Puerto Rican father. [2]

Career

Daniel is a singer-songwriter. [3] At the age of 17, Daniel recorded his first demo with vocal coach Socky Torres. He sent demos to several recording companies until Emilio Estefan invited him to Miami to record his début album, Christian Daniel (2007). [4] He was the first artist signed to the record label Bad Boy Latino. Several of his songs have charted on various Billboard charts. [3] [5] [6] As of 2015, he has released three studio albums. [7] In addition to music, Daniel has also acted in Telemundo telenovelas including El fantasma de Elena and Santa Diabla . [2]

Personal life

Daniel moved from Puerto Rico to Miami circa 2007. [2]

Awards

Daniel was a finalist in the 2016 Latin Billboard Music Awards for Solo Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year and Latin Pop Song of the Year for his song "Ahora Que Te Vas." [8] In 2017, he was nominated for the category Best Latin Artist by IHeartRadio Music Awards. [9]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Filmography

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References

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