Ángela Aguilar

Ángela Aguilar Álvarez (born October 8, 2003) is a Mexican-American singer. She was born in Los Angeles while her mother was accompanying her father, Pepe Aguilar, on tour. Aguilar gained notable recognition after performing "La Llorona" at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2018. Her paternal grandparents are the actors and singers from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre.

Her debut solo studio album, Primero Soy Mexicana (2018), was met with critical acclaim and success. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award and two Latin Grammy Awards, becoming one of the youngest artists nominated for both accolades.

Early life Ángela Aguilar Álvarez was born to Pepe Aguilar and Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá in Los Angeles, California on October 8, 2003, while her father was on tour. She was named after her great-grandmother Ángela Márquez Barraza Valle, her father's paternal grandmother. She has Argentinian heritage on her mother’s side with her maternal grandmother being born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Aguilar has dual citizenship with Mexico and the United States. She was born into a musical family, known as "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty). Since a young age, Aguilar has frequently accompanied her father on tour throughout Latin America alongside her brother, Leonardo Aguilar.

In July 2018, Aguilar partnered with Voto Latino to encourage more Latino Americans to vote in American elections.

Career

2012-2017: Career beginnings In 2012, at nine years old, Aguilar released Nueva Tradición, alongside her brother, Leonardo. It featured four songs by Leonardo and four by Ángela.

In January 2018, Aguilar and her family launched an equestrian-musical style tour called "Jaripeo Sin Fronteras". Aguilar accompanied her father, Pepe, her uncle Antonio, and her brother, Leonardo.

2018-present: Primero Soy Mexicana and Mexicana Enamorada

On March 2, 2018, Aguilar released her first solo album, Primero Soy Mexicana, produced by her father, Pepe. The album featured eleven well-known ranchera songs previously performed by other prominent music artists, such as Lucha Villa, Rocío Dúrcal, and her grandmother, Flor Silvestre. Aguilar performed the album's first single, "Tu Sangre en Mi Cuerpo" at the 2018 Premios Tu Mundo. On September 20, Aguilar was nominated for Best New Artist, and her album, Primero Soy Mexicana was nominated for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. At the ceremony, she performed "La Llorona", where she received a standing ovation from the audience. Aguilar received widespread praise from various artists, including Mexican ranchera singer Vicente Fernández for her performance. On December 7, Aguilar's album Primero Soy Mexicana, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album. On May 21, Aguilar was nominated for three awards at the 2019 Premios Juventud. She performed a medley of songs alongside mariachi singers Christian Nodal and Pipe Bueno. On July 23, Aguilar released an exclusive cover performance of "Shallow" on the Recording Academy's YouTube page, with permission from its songwriter, Lady Gaga. It was the first time that Aguilar recorded music in English.

On January 31, 2020, Aguilar released a tribute EP to American singer, Selena, titled Baila Esta Cumbia. On September 24, 2021, she released her second solo album, Mexicana Enamorada. On April 1, she released "En Realidad", the first single from her third solo studio album.

Personal life Aguilar was born into a musical family, known as "La Dinastía Aguilar". Aguilar's father is Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar, her paternal grandparents are Mexican singer-actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, her uncle is Antonio Aguilar Jr., and her brother is Leonardo Aguilar. On June 10, 2024, Aguilar confirmed her relationship with the Mexican singer Christian Nodal. On July 24, 2024, they were married in a private ceremony in the Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas, located in the state of Morelos, near Lake Tequesquitengo.

Discography

Solo studio albums Navidad con Ángela Aguilar (2013) Primero Soy Mexicana (2018) Mexicana Enamorada (2021) Bolero (2024) Nadie Se Va Como Llegó (2025)

EPs Baila Esta Cumbia (2020) Que No Se Apague la Música (2020)

Collaborative studio albums

Nueva Tradición (2012)

Guest works Nueva Tradición (with Leonardo Aguilar) (2012) MTV Unplugged (Pepe Aguilar) (2014)

Awards and nominations