Yandel
Yandel in 2008
Background information
Birth nameLlandel Veguilla Malavé
Also known as
  • I griega
  • El Capitán
  • La Leyenda
  • El Capi
Born (1978-01-14) January 14, 1978 (age 46)
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1995–present
Labels
Websiteyandel.com

Llandel Veguilla Malavé (born; January 14, 1978), known professionally as Yandel, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter and the half-member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. He released his first solo album, Quien Contra Mí, in 2003. His second solo studio album, De Líder a Leyenda, was released in 2013 and was certified Gold (Latin) by the RIAA in 2014.[1]

Early life and family

Llandel Veguilla Malavé was born on January 14, 1978, in Cayey, Puerto Rico,[2] the son of Julio Veguilla and Lucy Malavé. He has two siblings, a younger brother named Gadiel, who is also a singer, and a sister named Linnette.[3] Before he became a singer, Yandel worked as a barber in his hometown.[4]

Music career

Yandel met Wisin in school.[5] They began performing as a duo in 1998[6] (Yandel then billing himself as "Llandel") and made their album debut in 2000 with Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio. They later made the jump to a major label in 2003 with Mi Vida... My Life, their first for Universal subsidiary Fresh Productions. Pa'l Mundo then catapulted them to mainstream success in 2005. Subsequently, Wisin & Yandel established their label, WY Records, and presented an affiliate group, Los Vaqueros.[7] In November 2013, after the duo's Líderes tour, they went on hiatus.[8] Since then he has continued to tour.[9] A third album, Dangerous, was released in November 2015.[10][11]

Personal life

In July 2004,[12] Veguilla married his long-time girlfriend[13] Edneris Espada Figueroa.[12] The couple have two children: Adrián Yandel Veguilla, born on (2001-01-25) January 25, 2001 (age 23), and Dereck Adrián Veguilla, born on (2004-05-27) May 27, 2004 (age 19).[14]

Tours

Discography

Yandel performing in 2008

Main article: Yandel discography

See also: Wisin & Yandel discography

Studio albums

EPs

Dynasty EP with tainy 2021

Live albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Director Role Notes
2011 Game of Thrones David Benioff & D. B. Weiss Soundtrack & Mentor In Spanish "Juego De Tronos"
2005 Wisin & Yandel: Mi Vida... My Life Jessy Terrero Himself Film about Wisin & Yandel's trajectory

[19]

Television
Year Television show Role Notes
2010 Victorious Soundtrack & Mentor "Make It Shine" by Sony Music
2009 Verano de amor Himself Guest star[20] (with Wisin)
2013 La Voz... México Coach Season 3[21] (with Wisin)

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Yandel

References

  1. ^ "American album certifications – Yandel – De Lider a Leyenda". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  2. ^ "Biografía de Yandel". CMTV. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  3. ^ "Yandel status: MUCHO SOL!!!" DE PLAYA CON MI HERMANITA..." Twitter. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Wisin & Yandel llegan revolucionando". People en Español. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "El adiós de Los Líderes". Milenio. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  6. ^ "Yandel: Legacy-De Líder a Leyenda Tour..." Terra. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  7. ^ "Yandel Bio". MTV. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  8. ^ "Yandel Denies Reggaeton Duo Will Be Breaking Up". Cosmopolitan. July 22, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "Yandel Announces New Solo 'VIP Tour'". Billboard. March 4, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  10. ^ "Dangerous By Yandel". iTunes. November 6, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Yandel Is First Latin Artist to Live Stream Concert on Tidal; Boxing Champ Miguel Cotto to Produce". Billboard. September 25, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  12. ^ a b "Yandel celebra 10 años de matrimonio". Ritmoson Latino. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  13. ^ Cruz Candelaria, José L. (June 18, 2004). "Yandel disfruta a su segundo hijo". Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  14. ^ "Yandel celebra su aniversario en Las Bahamas". Primera Hora. July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  15. ^ "Yandel – De Líder a Leyenda VIP Tour". wisinyandelpr.com. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  16. ^ "A petición de su fanaticada Yandel lanza Legacy – De Líder a Leyenda Tour EP". Yandellaleyenda.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  17. ^ "Fechas De Conciertos". Yandel La Leyenda. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  18. ^ "Yandel – Dangerous Tour". Wisin Y Yandel PR. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  19. ^ C. Gutierrez, Evan. "Mi Vida: La Pelicula – Wisin & Yandel". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  20. ^ "Wisin & Yandel actúan con Dulce María". PeopleEnEspanol.com. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  21. ^ "Wisin & Yandel Named Newest Coaches on 'La Voz…Mexico'". Billboard.com. July 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2015.

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