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Ilona

b. 1985

Colombian singer (real name: Liliana Castilla Cuellar)

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About Ilona

Born 1985. Ilona is a Colombian singer.

Ilona (born January 24, 1985) is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. Her beginnings in music were through presentations on the public transport bus service in Bogotá when she was 15 years old, and her surprised audience gave her money. At 24, Ilona released her first studio album, entitled Desde Mi Ventana ("From My Window"), produced by Cachorro López, gaining momentum, Her debut album sold 15,000 units in Colombia earning the singer a Gold album certification.

In 2004, Colombian singer Soraya, during her promotional tour in Chile, sponsored Ilona, who was visiting the country on a promotional plan on radio stations and newspapers. Upon learning of her presence in Chile, Soraya invited her as the opening act of her concert at the Teatro Providencia. Three years later, Ilona released her second album, Allá En El Sur, a 'rock' focused album produced by Benny Faccone. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the 8th Latin Grammy Awards, losing to Yo Canto by Italian performer Laura Pausini. Ilona acknowledges as an influence to her music the work of Ella Fitzgerald, Tracy Chapman, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Alanis Morissette and Sting.

Discography

Desde mi Ventana (2005) Allá en el Sur (2007) Aquí y Ahora (2013) Viajera (2017)

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Ilona has received an award from three nominations; this award was won by the children's album with various artists.

Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica or VMALA's is the Latin American version of the Video Music Awards. Ilona received a nomination in 2006.

Premios Shock Shock Awards are the most important awards in Colombia. Ilona received an award in 2005.

Allá en el Sur Record of the Year

Voice of the Year Best Artist or National Association

Premios Nuestra Tierra Premios Nuestra Tierra is an annual awards show honouring the creativity and drive of Colombian artists since 2007.

Best Pop Solo or Group of the Year Best Colombian Artist Website

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Also known as
ilo, Liliana Castilla Cuellar

People in Ilona's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ilona's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ilona?

Colombian singer (real name: Liliana Castilla Cuellar)

When was Ilona born?

Ilona was born on 24 January 1985 in Bogotá.

What is Ilona's occupation?

Ilona is a singer.

What nationality is Ilona?

Ilona is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ilona

· Wikidata: Q14702168

· DBpedia: Ilona (singer)

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