Guillermo Dávila
Encyclopedia
Guillermo Dávila is a Venezuela
n actor
and singer who has acted in many telenovela
s.
After starting his career in theatre in the 1970s, Dávila first gained national fame in a telenovela called Ligia Elena, becoming famous internationally in 1983, when he starred in its sequel, Nacho, for Venevisión
. He played the eponymous main character. He then went to Puerto Rico
, where he starred alongside Ivonne Goderich in the 1984 soap opera
Diana Carolina for WAPA-TV
. The series' title song, "LLevo perfume a ti", became a number-one hit for him.
Dávila's international stardom somewhat faded after that, but he remained busy at home with numerous soap operas television
shows, and album
releases, until 1992 when he made a comeback to the international arena with another soap opera, Cara Sucia.
As a singer, Dávila has released over ten albums, some of which reached international platinum or gold status. He sang the songs on the soundtracks for nearly all the soap operas he starred in.
Dávila had an international hit in 1989 when he recorded a duet with pop singer Kiara; the single was called "Tesoro Mío" (My Treasure) and was from the soap opera telenovela La Revancha
. His first album, Tu Corazón, followed in 1990.
Dávila remained a popular star at home, as he was called "The Idol of this Generation" by many of his peers.
Dávila has been married three times. His second marriage was with Venezuelan actress and TV hostess Chiquinquirá Delgado
, with whom he has one of his two daughters. He has two teenage daughters (Daniela and Maria Elena) and a son (Guillermo). He spends time between Caracas and Miami, where he currently resides.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and singer who has acted in many telenovela
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
s.
After starting his career in theatre in the 1970s, Dávila first gained national fame in a telenovela called Ligia Elena, becoming famous internationally in 1983, when he starred in its sequel, Nacho, for Venevisión
Venevisión
Venevisión is one of Venezuela's largest television networks and a Venezuelan cable and terrestrial television network, which is owned and presided over by Gustavo Cisneros...
. He played the eponymous main character. He then went to Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
, where he starred alongside Ivonne Goderich in the 1984 soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Diana Carolina for WAPA-TV
WAPA-TV
WAPA-TV is an independent television station located in San Juan, Puerto Rico transmitting over digital channel 27, virtual channel 4. The station is owned by InterMedia Partners and is branded as WAPA Television....
. The series' title song, "LLevo perfume a ti", became a number-one hit for him.
Dávila's international stardom somewhat faded after that, but he remained busy at home with numerous soap operas television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
shows, and album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
releases, until 1992 when he made a comeback to the international arena with another soap opera, Cara Sucia.
As a singer, Dávila has released over ten albums, some of which reached international platinum or gold status. He sang the songs on the soundtracks for nearly all the soap operas he starred in.
Dávila had an international hit in 1989 when he recorded a duet with pop singer Kiara; the single was called "Tesoro Mío" (My Treasure) and was from the soap opera telenovela La Revancha
La Revancha
La Revancha was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 247 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.-Synopsis:...
. His first album, Tu Corazón, followed in 1990.
Dávila remained a popular star at home, as he was called "The Idol of this Generation" by many of his peers.
Dávila has been married three times. His second marriage was with Venezuelan actress and TV hostess Chiquinquirá Delgado
Chiquinquirá Delgado
María Chiquinquirá Delgado Díaz is a TV host, model, and actress. She is currently the host of ¡Despierta América!, the morning show on the Univision network in the United States...
, with whom he has one of his two daughters. He has two teenage daughters (Daniela and Maria Elena) and a son (Guillermo). He spends time between Caracas and Miami, where he currently resides.
Discography
- Guillermo Dávila (1982)
- Un Poco de Amor (1983)
- Definitivamente (1984)
- Cantaré Para Ti (1985)
- Guillermo Dávila 5 (1988)
- Éxitos Y Algo Más (1990)
- Tuyo (1990)
- Por Amarte Tanto (1993)
- Dulce Enemiga Y Otros Éxitos De Guillermo Dávila (1995)
- Días de Pasión (1998)
Singles
| Year | Song | Hot Latin Songs Hot Latin Songs Hot Latin Songs is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. It is often recognized as the most important music chart for Spanish language Latin music in the American music market. It was established by the magazine on September 6, 1986 with La Guirnalda by Rocío Dúrcal being the first song... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Tesoro Mío (with Kiara)" | 3 | Éxitos Y Algo Más |
| "Ábreme La Puerta" | 39 | ||
| 1991 | "Yo Necesito Más De Ti" | 17 | Tuyo |
| 1993 | "Por Amarte Tanto" | 31 | Por Amarte Tanto |
| "Cuando Se Acaba El Amor" | 5 | ||
| 1994 | "Barco A La Deriva" | 30 |
Notable television roles
- Ligia Elena
- Nacho (soap opera) (1983)
- Diana Carolina (1984)
- Cantaré Para Ti (soap opera) (I Will Sing For You)(1985)
- El Sol Sale Para Todos (The Sun Rises For Everyone) (1986)
- FabiolaFabiola (telenovela)Fabiola was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 164 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.-Synopsis:...
(1989) (again with co-star Alba Roversi) - Adorable MónicaAdorable MonicaAdorable Monica was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 211 episodes. It was written by Ana Mercedes Escamez , Milagros del Valle and Irene Calcaño , and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.-Synopsis:This is the story...
(Adorable Monica)(1990) - Cara Sucia (Dirty Face) (with Sonya SmithSonya SmithSonya Eleonora Smith Jacquet is an Venezuelan actress best known for her roles in telenovelas.-Biography:A blond and blue-eyed Hispanic born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is the daughter of Venezuelan actress Ileana Jacquet and Federico Albertini Smith, who is part-Colombian and part-American...
)(1992) - Dulce EnemigaDulce EnemigaDulce Enemiga was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 153 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.-Synopsis:...
(Sweet enemy) (1995) with Gigi ZanchetaGigi ZanchetaGigliola Zanchetta Pirella is a Venezuelan actress. Zanchetta has starred in many soap operas, among them "Primavera" alongside Fernando Carrillo and Cara Sucia... - Contra Viento y MareaContra Viento y Marea (Venezuela)Contra Viento y Marea was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 125 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.-Synopsis:...
(Against all odds) with Ana Karina Manco - SuenosSueñosSueños is Yolandita Monge's third album with CBS Records . It includes the hits "Sola", "Siempre Tú", "La Distancia", "Acéptame como Soy", "El Amor", and the title track. This release marked a change for a more contemporary pop sound for the singer, along with a change of image...
(Dreams) (1999) - FelinaFelinaFelina may refer to:* Felinae: scientific classification for small cats* Lontra felina: scientific name of the marine otter* La Felina: aka Gail Kim, professional wrestler* Feleena: heroine of Marty Robbins' song "El Paso"...
(Cat) (2001), his last main role in soap operas. - Cosita RicaCosita RicaCosita Rica was a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 270 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.-Synopsis:...
(Beautiful Girl) (2004), special appearance. - Ciudad Bendita (Blessed City) (2006)
- Toda Una Dama (The Lady) (2007)
- Nadie Me Dira Como Quererte (The Way About Her) (2008)