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Tatiana (singer)
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Tatiana Palacios Chapa (born December 12, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
), better known as simply "Tatiana", is a Mexican
singer and actress.
, Mexico
, but she was born in Pennsylvania because her father was attending the University of Pennsylvania
at the time. Under U.S. and Mexican law, Tatiana is a dual citizen of Mexico and the U.S.
. The family soon returned to Mexico, and Tatiana grew up in Monterrey, where she currently lives.
, a rock opera about a Tarzan
-like character where she played "Jane". Then she made several pop albums, most notably Chicas De Hoy, achieving in this period of her career two number one hits on 16 Latin American countries. Her Pop albums achieved 15 gold records and 4 platinum records during the 1980s and early 1990s. She also participated in several Mexican soap operas (telenovelas) and was the star in some movies (sometimes alongside Pedro Fernández
). She also participated in a campaign to encourage youth abstinence
from sex, in which she recorded two duets with former Menudo
member Johnny Lozada, and was featured in Newsweek and People magazines and on the U.S. television newsmagazine show 20/20 in a story reported by John Stossel
.
from 1997 to 2001. She also has a contract from The Walt Disney Company
for voice overs, dubs and the recording of Disney Movies hit songs.
However, her greatest achievement is having revolutionized the structure, message and content of the traditional children's song, changing it from typical singalong and repetition of funny phrases that toddlers can easily follow, into real and credible musical statements, without ever compromising her target audience. This differentiates her from any other international artist in this style of music specially created for her by successful record producer Pepe Luis Soto and his partner Roxie "The Dream Team" as Tatiana calls them. These feats have been gradually developed during her recent albums, culminating in her latest releases El Regalo, El Regalo II, and Aventuras En Tatilandia.
Having received numerous awards for her spectacular shows and magical music, Tatiana is also a firm advocate of Make A Wish Foundation and Gift Of Hope Foundation.
In 2005 she released her first non-children's album in a decade as part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beginning of her entertainment career, with Acustico, an all-acoustic album with renditions of some of her early pop hits and other songs, including two in English
.
With 5 Latin Grammy Nominations for Best Children's Album and over 9 million copies sold, Tatiana has successfully managed her career both as a singer and actress, releasing every year a new album, and most recently, acting as the mermaid "Coral" on the Mexican soap opera Amy, la Niña de la Mochila Azul.
Her highly successful and acclaimed 2007 tour ended with a 56 sold out concerts, and in 2008 her new tour "Espapirifárctico" began officially on 24 February 2008 and covered 64 concerts and 5 different countries before the year's end.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
), better known as simply "Tatiana", 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 actress.
Birth and childhood
Tatiana's parents, Dr. José Ramón Palacios Ortega and Diana Perla Chapa de Palacios, are Mexican citizens, native to MonterreyMonterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
, 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...
, but she was born in Pennsylvania because her father was attending the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
at the time. Under U.S. and Mexican law, Tatiana is a dual citizen of Mexico and the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The family soon returned to Mexico, and Tatiana grew up in Monterrey, where she currently lives.
Early career
Tatiana began her career as a performer at an early age, and had an obesity disease but her first starring role was in 1984's KumánKuman
Kuman may refer to:*Kuman, Albania, a municipality in the Fier District, Fier County, southwestern Albania*Küman, a municipality in Azerbaijan*Cumans, an ancient people*Cuman language, their language*Kuman language in Papua New Guinea...
, a rock opera about a Tarzan
Tarzan
Tarzan is a fictional character, an archetypal feral child raised in the African jungles by the Mangani "great apes"; he later experiences civilization only to largely reject it and return to the wild as a heroic adventurer...
-like character where she played "Jane". Then she made several pop albums, most notably Chicas De Hoy, achieving in this period of her career two number one hits on 16 Latin American countries. Her Pop albums achieved 15 gold records and 4 platinum records during the 1980s and early 1990s. She also participated in several Mexican soap operas (telenovelas) and was the star in some movies (sometimes alongside Pedro Fernández
Pedro Fernández
José Martín Cuevas Cobos , known professionally as Pedro Fernández, is a Mexican recording artist and actor.-Discography:*1979: La De La Mochila Azul*1989: Vicio*1990: Por Un Amigo Más*1991: Muñecos De Papel...
). She also participated in a campaign to encourage youth abstinence
Abstinence
Abstinence is a voluntary restraint from indulging in bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure. Most frequently, the term refers to sexual abstinence, or abstention from alcohol or food. The practice can arise from religious prohibitions or practical...
from sex, in which she recorded two duets with former Menudo
Menudo (band)
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that was formed in the 1970s by producer Edgardo Díaz, releasing their first album in 1977. The band achieved much success, especially during the 1980s, becoming the most popular Latin American teen musical group of the era....
member Johnny Lozada, and was featured in Newsweek and People magazines and on the U.S. television newsmagazine show 20/20 in a story reported by John Stossel
John Stossel
John F. Stossel is an American consumer reporter, investigative journalist, author and libertarian columnist. In October 2009 Stossel left his long time home on ABC News to join the Fox Business Channel and Fox News Channel, both owned and operated by News Corp...
.
Switch to children's music
However, despite her early successes, it wasn't until she began to record albums fully dedicated to children songs that she achieved a wider fan base plus international recognition. So far she has obtained 24 gold records, 8 platinum and 4 diamond. She hosted a children's show, El Espacio de Tatiana, on the Mexican network TelevisaTelevisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
from 1997 to 2001. She also has a contract from The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
for voice overs, dubs and the recording of Disney Movies hit songs.
Having received numerous awards for her spectacular shows and magical music, Tatiana is also a firm advocate of Make A Wish Foundation and Gift Of Hope Foundation.
In 2005 she released her first non-children's album in a decade as part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beginning of her entertainment career, with Acustico, an all-acoustic album with renditions of some of her early pop hits and other songs, including two in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
.
With 5 Latin Grammy Nominations for Best Children's Album and over 9 million copies sold, Tatiana has successfully managed her career both as a singer and actress, releasing every year a new album, and most recently, acting as the mermaid "Coral" on the Mexican soap opera Amy, la Niña de la Mochila Azul.
Her highly successful and acclaimed 2007 tour ended with a 56 sold out concerts, and in 2008 her new tour "Espapirifárctico" began officially on 24 February 2008 and covered 64 concerts and 5 different countries before the year's end.
Pop Albums
- Kumán (1984)
- Tatiana (1984)
- Chicas de Hoy (1986)
- Baila Conmigo (1987)
- Un Lobo En La Noche (1988)
- Las Cosas Que He Visto (1989)
- Vientos de Libertad (1990)
- Leyes del Corazón (1992)
- Un Alma Desnuda (1994)
- Acústico - Mil Gracias (2005)
Children's Albums
- Brinca (1995)
- Brinca II (1996)
- Navidad Con Tatiana (1996)
- Sigue La Magia (1997)
- Navidad Mágia (1997)
- Superfantástico (1998)
- Vamos A Jugar (1999)
- Navidad Mágica 2 (1997)
- Acapulco Rock (2000)
- Los Mejores Temas De Las Películas De Walt Disney Vol. 1 (2002)
- Los Mejores Temas De Las Películas De Walt Disney Vol. 2 (2003)
- El Regalo 1 (2003)
- El Regalo 2 (2005)
- Aventuras En Tatilandia (2006)
- Tu Regalo De Navidad (2006)
- Espapirifáctico (2007)
- Te Quiero (2009)
- El Mundo De Tatiana (2011)
External links
- Official site
- Fansite dedicated to the singer (Spanish)