Erasmo Catarino

Erasmo Catarino Gonzalez Delgado (born Xalpatlahuac, Guerrero, November 25, 1977), is a Mexican singer and the first place winner on the popular Mexican television show "La Academia 4". He was selected as the winner by the public, and enjoys enormous popularity for his wonderful singing voice and charisma.

Early life

Erasmo Catarino González is an indigenous Nahuatl and speaks the Nahuatl language fluently. Before entering La Academia, González was a schoolteacher, teaching second grade in a primary school for Nahuatl children in Xalpatlahuac, Guerrero. He studied Primary Education in Puebla, Puebla, and received his teaching degree there.

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Since he appeared on "La Academia" he has performed in several genres, but prefers "rancheras" especially. On July 3rd he became the winner of the 4th Generation.

He recently competed on the Mexican television program "Desafío de Estrellas", in which 32 of the best young Mexican singers vied for the top spot and three million pesos. Erasmo won second place; first place went to Toñita, a singer from Veracruz, from "La Academia 1". His first album, "Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac" was released in December 2005 selling more than 100,000 copies. His second album, "A Toda Banda", went on sale in mid-2006, achieving gold status weeks after the release.On June 26th Erasmo will release his third album which consists of six covers and six new songs.His single is "Lloraras", which started playing on radios a couple days ago. He has become one of the most important popular music singers in Mexico.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Trivia

*His favorite composer is Joan Sebastian.
*He is married to Yesenia and has a baby named Jesús.
*His first album has been certified platinum.