Yuridia

Infobox musical artist
Name = Yuridia


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Yuridia Francisca Gaxiola Flores
Alias = Yuridia,Yuri, La Voz De Un Angel, Angel de Diamante
Born = Birth date and age|1986|10|4|mf=y
Origin = Hermosillo, Mexico
Genre = Latin/Pop
Instrument = Voice
Voice_type = mezzo-soprano
Years_active = 2005-Present
Label = Sony BMG
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URL = http://www.yuridiagaxiola.com

Yuridia Francisca Gaxiola Flores (born October 4, 1986, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico) is a popular Mexican singer who gained international fame by coming in 2nd place in the hit reality show "La Academia". In 2005, Yuridia released her debut album "La Voz de un Ángel". It has become the second best-selling album in 2006 and one of the fastest-selling albums of Mexican history. It has been certified Diamond since its release. Her second album, "Habla El Corazón" was certified Platinum in Mexico after a few weeks of release. "Entre Mariposas", Yuridia's first album with original songs, was released in late 2007. It was certified gold for selling more than 50,000 copies within the first week of being released, peaking the number one position in the top selling charts.

Career

Yuridia won second place in the fourth season of La Academia, a popular Mexican reality show. Yuridia is the highest selling artist to come out of the reality show.

At age 21, Yuridia had become one of the highest selling artists in Mexico. Her debut album sold over 1,000,000 copies, which makes Yuridia the highest selling female artist in more than a decade, Beating out artists such as Luis Miguel, and Juan Gabriel. Her voice has earned her the nickname Voz de un Ángel (Voice of an Angel), leading to her debut album's title "La Voz de un Ángel".

On December 5, 2006 Sony BMG released Yuridia's second album, "Habla El Corazón", as well as the first single "Como Yo Nadie Ta Ha Amado", a Spanish version of Bon Jovi's "This Ain't a Love Song". The album includes Spanish covers of well-known songs from artists such as Bonnie Tyler, The Police and Roxette.

To this date, both the album and the single are Yuridia's most successful in the United States. The album debuted at 15 and peaked at #14, while the single peaked on Billboard's "Hot Latin Tracks" chart at 16. Her second single has managed to do what her previous second single did not, enter the HLT chart and has peaked at number "44" .

Yuridia was voted the 78th most important artist of 2006 in Latin America by "American Top 100", beating out the likes of Luis Miguel, Hilary Duff, My Chemical Romance and Belinda.

On April 26, 2007, Yuridia won a Latin Billboard Award for "Best Pop Female Album".

In early May 2007, Yuridia also received four nominations for the Premios Juventud. She was nominated for "Best Artist", "Best Album", "Catchiest Song" and " Most Heart-Breaking Song".

Yuridia's third solo album, "Entre Mariposas", was released on November 15, 2007 in Mexico. The first single from the album was "Ahora Entendí", written by her and Camila's Mario Domm. The album, produced by Javier Calderón, quickly garnered major sales and has already been certified Gold for selling 50,000 copies within the first day of its release.

Personal life

Yuridia was born in Hermosillo, Sonora but grew up in Mesa, Arizona. She considers Mesa to be her hometown ["Reality show helps Mesa singer reach stardom". Randy Cordova, The Arizona Republic. February 16, 2008 http://www.azcentral.com/ent/music/articles/0215yuridia.html] . She left Mesa High School during her senior year to be on La Academia. Yuridia was romantically involved with Edgar Guerrero, whom she met on La Academia. The two have a son, Phoenix (named after actor Joaquin Phoenix). Yuridia's pregnancy rumors started when she left the TV show "Desafio De Estrellas". Her pregnancy was highly publicized. It has been said that she and Guerrero broke up after he wanted her to stay home and take care of their child, leaving her career. It is now rumored that Yuridia is dating Mario Domm, band member of Camila, a Mexican soft rock group. Her younger brother, Danny, suffered from muscular dystrophy. He died in Mesa at age 15 in December 2005. The death of her younger brother had a major impact on her life.

Tours

2005: La Academia 4th Generation Tour

Set List:

*1. Maldita Primavera (Yuri)
*2. Daría
*3. Ángel

2007: Habla El Corazón Tour

Set List:

*1. Peligro
*2. Habla El Corazón
*3. Mentira (Hernaldo Zúñiga)
*4. Así Fue
*5. Lo Siento Mi Amor
*6. Estar Junto a Ti
*7. Otro Día Mas Sin Verte
*8. Maldita Primavera (Yuri)
*9. Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado
*10. Chica Ye Ye
*11. Ámame
*12. Detrás De Mi Ventana
*13. Ángel
*14. Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado (Acoustic)
*15. Todo Lo Que Hago, Lo Hago Por Ti
*16. Siempre Te Amaré

Yuridia performed "Ahora Entendi" after "Entre Mariposas" was launched.

2008: Entre Mariposas Tour

Set List:

*1. Maldita Primavera (Yuri)
*2. Peligro
*3. Otro Día Mas Sin Verte
*4. Habla el corazón
*5. En Su Lugar
*6. Detrás De Mi Ventana
*7. Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado
*8. Lo Siento Mi Amor
*9. Mentira (Hernaldo Zúñiga)
*10. Así fue
*11. Enamorada
*12. La Charreada
*13. Por Un Amor
*14. La Muerte Del Palomo
*15. Ganas De Volar
*16. Chica Ye Ye
*17. Yo Por Él
*18. Siempre Te Amaré
*19. Ahora Entendí
*20. Ya No
*21. Ángel

Discography

tudio Albums

* 2005: "La Voz de un Ángel"
* 2006: "Habla El Corazón"
* 2007: "Entre Mariposas"
* 2008: "Entre Mariposas(Re-edición)"
* 2009: "Desde Las Estrellas"

Compilation Albums

* 2008: "Yuridia Remixes"

References

External links

* [http://www.yuridiagaxiola.com Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/yuridiagaxiolaoficial Myspace Website]

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