Pepe Aguilar Biography
Pepe Aguilar is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and actor famous for his songs and film appearances. From a young age, he accompanied his parents, Mexican singer-actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre on tour.
Most notably, he played his first concert at the age of three, joining his father on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Aguilar followed the example of his father and does this with his own children who seem to have followed in the steps of their father and grandparents.
As a teenager, he was a rock music fan and had a band called “Equus”. However, the band did not last long, and that led him to make his first album. His musical influences were Pink Floyd and The Who. Nevertheless, while leaving his teenage years behind, he turned to Mexican Regional music once again.
Later in 1989, he began his career as a solo artist with the launch of “Pepe Aguilar Con Tambora”, and later released special editions. In 1992, he recorded his first mariachi album titled “Recuerdame Bonito”, produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian.
After refusing to release an album due to legal disputes between him and his record label, in July 1998, he released “Por Mujeres Como Tu”, which transformed into a household name in Mexico and Latin America. On February 9, 1999, the album was released. Most notably, it was this same album that solidified his career.
Like a businessman and artist who is independent, he has his own record label and studio with the highest technology in Latin America. In 2009, he took out his own fashion line called “Pepe Aguilar Linea de Calzado”.
In addition, he has sold over 12 million albums worldwide and his work has earned him numerous awards. He has earned four Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards, nineteen Lo Nuestro Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Pepe Aguilar Age
How old is Aguilar? Aguilar is 55 years old as of 2023. He was born on August 7, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, the United States of America. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on August 7 every year and her zodiac sign is Leo.
Pepe Aguilar Height
Aguilar stands at an average height of 6 feet 4 inches and weighs 87 kg equivalent to 192 lbs.
Pepe Aguilar Family
Aguilar is a proud son of Antonio Aguilar (father) and Flori Silvestre (mother). His father is a famous regional Mexican singer and his stepping stone to the music industry. Flori, his mother is also an iconic Mexican singer and was one of the leading ladies in what is considered the golden era of Mexican cinema. In addition, he has four siblings, Antonio Aguilar Jr, Dailia Ines, Francisco Rubiales, and Marcela Rubiales. He also has a cousin, Guadalupe Pineda.
Pepe Aguilar Wife | Children
Aguilar is happily married to his caring wife, Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá, who at one point was kidnapped along with his brother and held for ransom. He has four children, Emiliano Aguilar, Aneliz Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar, and Ángela Aguilar. Most notably, Leonardo and Angela are also singers.
Pepe Aguilar’s Net Worth
Aguilar has an estimated net worth of $10 Million. His income is mainly attributed to his successful career as a singer.