| Romeo Santos Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 91 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 21, 1981 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color |
Black |
Romeo Santos is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and voice actor. He is best known as the lead member and vocalist of the bachata group Aventura, formed in The Bronx. The group has released albums and tracks like Generation Next, We Broke the Rules, Love & Hate, The Last, God’s Project, Cuando Volverás, Angelito, La Boda, Mi Corazoncito, Ella y Yo (ft. Don Omar), All Up 2 You (ft. Akon and Wisin & Yandel), Volví (with Bad Bunny), and Los Infieles. Santos has also branched out as a solo artist and has released albums and songs like Formula, Vol. 1, Formula, Vol. 2, Golden, Utopía, All Aboard (ft. Lil Wayne), Llévame Contigo, Promise (ft. Usher), Propuesta Indecente, Odio (ft. Drake), Yo También (ft. Marc Anthony), Bella y Sensual (with Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam), and Ella Quiere Beber (Remix) (with Anuel AA).
Born Name
Anthony Santos
Nick Name
Romeo Santos, Tony, The Bachata King
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Residence
New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Record Producer, Songwriter, Actor, Voice Actor
Family
- Siblings – Laura Santos (Sister)
Manager
Romeo has been signed with Johnny Marines Enterprise, Inc., Music Artist Management Company, New York City, New York, United States.
Genre
Latin, Bachata, Latin pop, R&B
Instruments
Vocals, piano, guitar
Label
RCA Records, Premium Latin, Sony, Jive Records
Net Worth
His net worth had been $30 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185 cm
Weight
91 kg or 201 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Romeo Santos has dated –
- Vicky Xipolitakis – He had an affair with Argentinean glamor model Vicky Xipolitakis in the past.
- Amelia Vega (2006-2007) – Between 2006 and 2007, Romeo Santos was romantically involved with Amelia Vega, a Dominican model, actor, author, singer, and beauty queen.
- Alexandra Cheron (2007-2008) – In 2007, he started dating Dominican actor, model, businessperson, and socialite Alexandra Cheron but they separated the following year. She died on May 21, 2011.
- Gloribel (2013) – Santos had a short-termed romance with Gloribel from May 2013 to October 2013.
Note – Santos is the father of Alex Damian Santos.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Romeo’s father is a Dominican and his mother is of Puerto Rican descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Soft voice
- Facial hairstyle
- Ear piercing
Brand Endorsements
Santos has appeared in numerous TV adverts for Dr. Pepper.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Having served as the lead singer of the music group Aventura which disbanded in 2011. He is considered the King of Bachata Music.
First Album
On November 8, 2011, Santos released his first official album by the name Formula, Vol. 1.
The album was recorded in Sony Music Latin and it consists of 15 tracks including the Intro and Outro songs, all in Spanish.
First Film
In 2015, Romeo had a cameo role in the action movie Furious 7 as Mando.
First TV Show
In 2012, Santos had a guest appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as a musical guest.
Romeo Santos Facts
- Romeo’s father used to work on construction sites while his mother took care of him and his sister when Romeo was a child.
- At the age of 12, Santos joined the local church’s choir.
- When he was 15, Romeo first showed his interest in bachata music. At that time, bachata music was not so popular.
- He was a part of the group Los Tinellers (The Teenagers) together with two friends and his cousin Henry Santos. Together, they released an album by the name of Trampa De Amor. Later during the 1990s, they switched the name to Aventura.
- His group’s popularity rose to another level when they released the single Obsession in 2002.
- In 2009, Santos was called to the White House to perform for then U.S. President Barack Obama.
- In 2013, his solo album Formula Vol.1 was nominated for Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album.
- He released his second solo album Formula Vol. 2 in 2014.
- He provided vocals to the character of the Early Bird in the 2016 computer-animated comedy film The Angry Birds Movie (also known simply as Angry Birds).
