Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo, born on 7 August 1961, in Santa Marta, Colombia, is a known figure in the entertainment industry as a singer, actor, and composer, best recognized for his Grammy Award-winning career. His multi-faceted journey began in the 1980s when he ventured into acting and later achieved fame in the music industry. His relentless endeavors have significantly contributed to his current net worth.
By early-2017, sources approximated his net worth at $9 million, primarily amassed from his music-related successes. Some of his notable albums include “No Podras Escapar de Mi”, “Tengo Fe”, and “Dejame Entrar”. He has also made appearances in films such as “La Tele.” and “David Copperfield”. As his career continues to flourish, it is anticipated that his wealth will continue to grow.
After residing in Santa Marta for 12 years, Vives’ family relocated to Bogota. He pursued a degree in public relations from the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University. During his time in Bogota, he became influenced by the local music scene, particularly rock music, and subsequently began performing at cafes and bars in the city.
In 1982, Carlos initiated his acting career, appearing in telenovelas including “Tuyo es Mi Corazon”. Over the years, he gained recognition and a substantial increase in net worth by portraying the titular character in “Gallito Ramirez”. Playing the role of a boxer, he released his debut album “Por Fuera y Por Dentro” in the same year, albeit solely featuring ballads and failing to gain much success. Despite the underwhelming performance of his subsequent albums – “No Padras Escapar de Mi” and “Al Centro de la Ciudad” – filled with ballads, he decided to shift away from the genre.
In 1989, he seized an acting opportunity in Puerto Rico and starred in “Aventurera” and “La Otra” during this period, temporarily taking a break from the music industry. In 1991, his career surged after returning to Columbia and being cast in the series “Escalona”. Singing Rafael Escalona’s songs, he experienced a rapid escalation in net worth. Two albums were released in conjunction with the show, namely “Escalona: Un Canto a la Vida” and “Escalona: Vol. 2”. Two years later, he released the Vallenato rock album “Clasicos de la Provincia” which garnered criticism but achieved immense success in various Latin countries. The album clinched the Best Album award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, introducing the Vallenato genre to the rest of the world.
Vives continued his streak with successful albums such as “La Tierra del Olvida”, maintaining his fusion of rock, pop, and Colombian music. His subsequent albums like “Dejame Entrar”, “El Rock de Mi Pueblo”, and “Tengo Fe” were well-received, with “Dejame Entrar” even earning him his first Grammy award for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album. In 2009, he revisited popular Vallenato songs with “Clasicos de la Provincia II”, achieving substantial success once again. During this period, he produced several hits, including “Fruta Fresca” and “Tu Amor Eterno”.
In 2012, Vives released numerous successful songs, including “Volvi a Nacer”, which reached the top of the charts. He also participated in the reality series “The Voice of Colombia” that same year. One of his latest projects is the song titled “La Bicicleta”, featuring another renowned artist, Shakira, debuting at the top of the Billboard’s US Latin Airplay chart.
In his personal life, Carlos was previously married to actress Margarita Rosa de Francisco, with their marriage ultimately ending. He subsequently married Herlinda Gomez, with whom he shares two children. He is currently married to former Miss Colombia Claudia Elena Vasquez, and they also have two children.
Full Name | Carlos Vives |
Net Worth | $9 Million |
Date Of Birth | August 7, 1961 |
Place Of Birth | Santa Marta, Colombia |
Profession | Singer |
Education | Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano |
Nationality | Colombian |
Spouse | Herlinda Gómez (m. 1990–2004), Margarita Rosa de Francisco (m. 1988–1990), Claudia Helena Vásquez |
Children | Lucy Vives, Carlos Enrique Vives, Pedro Vives, Elena Vives |
Parents | Luis Aurelio Vives, Aracely Florez Restrepo |
Nicknames | Vives, Carlos , Carlos Alberto Vives Restrepo |
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IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0900281/ |
Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/carlos-vives-mn0000796439 |
Awards | Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Lo Nuestro Awards: Excellence Award, Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song, Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album, Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Fusion Album, Grammy Award for Best Tropic… |
Nominations | Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album, Lo Nuestro Award for Video of the Year, Lo Nuestro Award for Collaboration of the Year, Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event, Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Song of the… |
Movies | A Second Chance, La Purísima |
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