Erik Rubin
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Erik Rubín Milansen was born on January 30, 1971 in the city of Puebla
, Mexico
. He was a member of the Mexican teen pop group Timbiriche
.
, one of the most important and influential pop bands of the 1980s on the Spanish language charts. His entry into the group transformed it into a septet. His first album with the group their fourth album. While with the group, he recorded more than 10 albums, participated in several television specials, and visited various countries during their concert tours. He is best known for hits such as "Mágico amor", "Ámame hasta con los dientes" and "Princesa Tibetana".
Rubín remained with Timbiriche until 1991. The last Timbiriche album he worked on was their tenth. In 1998 he joined on Timbiriche reunion and he wrote new songs for the album El Concierto
, which he co-produced. In 2007, for the 25th Anniversary of Timibiriche, he rejoined the band and produced their new album. He also performed with former bandmate Paulina Rubio as part of the Mexican Bicentennial Celebrations.
He has from time to time lent his voice to broader pop culture activities, such as Mexico's Council for Communications-sponsored campaign singing in the all-star track "Por los Buenos Mexicanos"
(1991). For his acting in live theater, he has won two "Premios Heraldos" (the annual pop culture awards sponsored by the Mexican newspaper El Heraldo de Mexico): playing Roger in the Mexican production of Rent
, and playing Judas in the Mexican production of Jesus Christ Superstar
. He is also frequently invited to appear as a performer or awards presenter at various Spanish-language pop culture ceremonies, in Mexico and in the United States.
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...
, Mexico
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...
. He was a member of the Mexican teen pop group Timbiriche
Timbiriche
Timbiriche is the name of a Mexican group that debuted on April 30, 1982, during a broadcast of the news program Hoy Mismo with Alex Gongora and disbanded in 1994....
.
Early career
At the age of 12, Rubín joined the group TimbiricheTimbiriche
Timbiriche is the name of a Mexican group that debuted on April 30, 1982, during a broadcast of the news program Hoy Mismo with Alex Gongora and disbanded in 1994....
, one of the most important and influential pop bands of the 1980s on the Spanish language charts. His entry into the group transformed it into a septet. His first album with the group their fourth album. While with the group, he recorded more than 10 albums, participated in several television specials, and visited various countries during their concert tours. He is best known for hits such as "Mágico amor", "Ámame hasta con los dientes" and "Princesa Tibetana".
Rubín remained with Timbiriche until 1991. The last Timbiriche album he worked on was their tenth. In 1998 he joined on Timbiriche reunion and he wrote new songs for the album El Concierto
El Concierto
El Concierto is the first live album recorded by Mexican singer Luis Miguel.The album was recorded in August 1994 during the promotional tour of the album Segundo Romance and included three Mexican standards composed by José Alfredo Jiménez : "Si Nos Dejan", "Amanecí En Tus Brazos" and "El Rey".The...
, which he co-produced. In 2007, for the 25th Anniversary of Timibiriche, he rejoined the band and produced their new album. He also performed with former bandmate Paulina Rubio as part of the Mexican Bicentennial Celebrations.
Solo Work
He has released several solo albums since leaving Timbiriche, including the Gold Certified Aquí y Ahora He is the primary songwriter for most of his solo work, and has produced or co-produced his own albums as well.He has from time to time lent his voice to broader pop culture activities, such as Mexico's Council for Communications-sponsored campaign singing in the all-star track "Por los Buenos Mexicanos"
Acting and Other Work
Rubín has made several television appearances as an actor over the course of his career, including small roles in telenovelas Lazos de Amor (1995) and Rebelde (2004), in which he also sang the title theme song. He starred alongside Ricky Martin in the musical-romance telenovela Alcanzar una estrella IIAlcanzar una estrella II
Alcanzar Una Estrella II is a telenovela produced by Televisa in 1991. It is the sequel to Alcanzar Una Estrella.-Plot:...
(1991). For his acting in live theater, he has won two "Premios Heraldos" (the annual pop culture awards sponsored by the Mexican newspaper El Heraldo de Mexico): playing Roger in the Mexican production of Rent
Rent (musical)
Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème...
, and playing Judas in the Mexican production of Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971...
. He is also frequently invited to appear as a performer or awards presenter at various Spanish-language pop culture ceremonies, in Mexico and in the United States.
With Timbiriche
- Timbiriche Disco Ruido, 1984
- Timbiriche Rock Show, 1985
- Timbiriche Rompecabezas, 1987
- Timbiriche VIII, 1988
- Timbiriche IX, 1988
- Timbiriche X, 1990
Solo Works
- La Casa del amorLa Casa del amorLa Casa del Amor is the debut album from ex-Timbiriche singer Erik Rubin. It was released in December 1993. The first single "Cuando mueres por alguien" became in a huge hit, lasting several months in the chart...
, 1993 - Sueño de FantasíaSueño de FantasíaSueño de Fantasía is the second album from Mexican singer Erik Rubin. It was released in July 1995, and included the singles "Sueño de fantasía" and "Mi niña".-Tracklisting:#"Mi Niña" – 4:36...
, 1995 - Frecuencia ContinentalFrecuencia ContinentalFrecuencia Continental is the third album of Erik Rubin and was released in 1997. It was his final album with Fonovisa and more eclectic than his first two albums. It was the first time he worked with Jorga Amaro. Jay de la Cueva also appeared...
, 1997 - QuadrasónicoQuadrasónicoQuadrasónico is the fourth album of Erik Rubin, and changed his traditional rock sound by an electronic pop sound. It was his first and only work for Universal. Recorded in London and Mexico, Rubin worked again with Jorge Amaro and for the first time with Aureo Baqueiro...
, 2002 - Erik (Erik Rubin album)Erik (Erik Rubin album)Erik is the fifth studio album from Erik Rubin, released in 2004. It was his only record with BMG. Three singles were released, "Ya nada es igual", "Malas intenciones" and "Dejame".-Tracklisting:#"Sólo Tú"#"Así"#"Ya Nada es Igual"#"Eres"#"Déjame"...
, 2004 - Aquí y AhoraAquí y AhoraAquí y Ahora is the sixth album of Erik Rubin. In it, Rubin changed his traditional rock music sound to a Britpop sound. It is his first work for Sony Music, and was recorded in Los Angeles and Mexico. Rubin worked with Ettore Grencci and others. The first single to be released is "No Para de...
, 2009