Erasmo Catarino
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Erasmo Catarino González 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
(2005). He was selected as the winner by the public.
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.
He competed on the Mexican television program Desafío de Estrellas
(2006), 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 26, 2007 Erasmo released his third album which consists of six covers and six new songs.
He is one of the few alumni from La Academia to win a muse from Premios Oye!
alongside Nadia, Yahir, Yuridia and Víctor.
Xalpatlahuac
Xalpatlahuac is a city and seat of the municipality of Xalpatlahuac, in the state of Guerrero, southwestern Mexico....
, Guerrero
Guerrero
Guerrero officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Guerrero is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 81 municipalities and its capital city is Chilpancingo....
, November 25, 1977), is a Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
singer and the first place winner on the popular Mexican television show La Academia 4
La Academia
La Academia is a Mexican reality musical talent show shown on TV Azteca, premiering in June 2002 and currently in its ninth installment...
(2005). He was selected as the winner by the public.
Early life
Erasmo Catarino González is an indigenous NahuatlNahuatl
Nahuatl is thought to mean "a good, clear sound" This language name has several spellings, among them náhuatl , Naoatl, Nauatl, Nahuatl, Nawatl. In a back formation from the name of the language, the ethnic group of Nahuatl speakers are called Nahua...
and speaks the Nahuatl language fluently.
Before entering La Academia
La Academia
La Academia is a Mexican reality musical talent show shown on TV Azteca, premiering in June 2002 and currently in its ninth installment...
, González was a schoolteacher, teaching second grade in a primary school for Nahuatl children in Xalpatlahuac, Guerrero. He studied Primary Education in Puebla, Puebla
Puebla, Puebla
The city and municipality of Puebla is the capital of the state of Puebla, and one of the five most important colonial cities in Mexico. Being a planned city, it is located to the east of Mexico City and west of Mexico's main port, Veracruz, on the main route between the two.The city was founded...
, and received his teaching degree there.
Success
Since he appeared on La Academia he has performed in several genres, but prefers "rancheras" especially. On July 3, 2005 he became the winner of the fourth Generation.He competed on the Mexican television program Desafío de Estrellas
Desafio de Estrellas
Desafío de Estrellas is a Mexican musical show produced and distributed by TV Azteca, the second most important network in the country. The format of the Desafío is similar to American Idol with contestants eliminated every week and a grand finale with the top contestants competing to win the first...
(2006), 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 26, 2007 Erasmo released his third album which consists of six covers and six new songs.
He is one of the few alumni from La Academia to win a muse from Premios Oye!
Premios Oye!
Premios Oye! are presented annually by the Academia Nacional de la Música en México for outstanding achievements in the Mexican record industry...
alongside Nadia, Yahir, Yuridia and Víctor.
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac |
| 2006 | A Toda Banda |
| 2007 | Por un Amor |
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Apple Three | Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac |
| 2005 | Mi baquita marina | Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac |
| 2006 | Que rica esta la manzana | A Toda Banda |
| 2007 | Lloraras | Por un amor |
Trivia
- His favorite composer is Joan SebastianJoan SebastianJoan Sebastian is a popular Mexican singer and songwriter. He has composed hundreds of songs and been a regular staple on the top-40 charts in Mexico since his career began in 1977. His music is a mixture of Latin pop, ranchera and grupera music...
. - He is married to Yesenia a.k.a. "La Beluga" and has a baby named Jesús.
- His first album has been certified platinum.