Fernando Ubiergo

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Fernando Ubiergo
Birth nameFernando Antonio Ubiergo Orellana
Also known asFernando Ubiergo
Born (1953-02-08) February 8, 1953 (age 71)
Valparaíso, Chile
OriginChile
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1976–present
Website / www.fernandoubiergo.cl

Fernando Ubiergo (born February 8, 1953) is a Chilean singer-songwriter and musician.

Ubiergo is renowned for his creative musical work that has developed over a career spanning more than thirty years, which include awards from the Festival International de la Canción de Viña del Mar (the Viña del Mar International Song Festival), Festival de Benidorm (Benidorm International Song Festival) and Festival de la OTI (OTI Festival) among other achievements. Critics have constantly praised his songwriting for its depth and simplicity. He has won the admiration of several generations of Chilean and Latin Americans alike for the style of his musical narrative.

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