Rolf Sanchez | |
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 Rolf Sanchez performing on stage (2019) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roelof Johannes Wienk |
| Born | 3 July 1991 Ede, Netherlands |
| Genres | Latin, pop, salsa |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Member of | The Streamers |
| Website | rolf-music |
Roelof "Johannes" Wienk [1] (born 3 July 1991), known by his stage name as Rolf Sanchez, is a Dominican-Dutch singer from the Netherlands, [2] born from a Dominican mother and a Dutch father.
In 2011, Sanchez took part in the fourth season of the Dutch version of the television show X Factor , where he took third place. [3] Despite not finishing first, he still received a record deal. In the same year, his debut single "Ave Maria", a Spanish-language cover by David Bisbal, was released. In 2013, the singer went to the Dominican Republic to focus on Spanish-language songs. He has achieved three number one songs on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart with "Por si no te vuelvo a ver", "Que se siente", and "Vas a entender". [4] He was nominated for "Best New Artist" at the 2015 Premios Juventud Awards and New Artist of the Year at the 2016 Lo Nuestro Awards. [5] [6]
In 2019, Sanchez appeared in the Dutch singing program BesteZangers. In the show, he sang "Pa' olvidarte" together with Emma Heesters. The song was well received and reached second place in both the Dutch Top 40 and in the Single Top 100. He was also seen that same year as an actor, playing the role of Carlos in the film Verliefd op Cuba .
In August 2020 he reached the number one spot in the Dutch Top 40 with the single "Más más más". [3]
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