| Yandel Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 14, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Edneris Espada Figueroa |
Yandel is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, musician, and record producer who is best known as a member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. The duo has released many albums including De Otra Manera, De Nuevos a Viejos, Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio, Los Extraterrestres, Líderes, Los Vaqueros: El Regreso, Los Campeones del Pueblo: The Big Leagues, La Revolución, Pa’l Mundo, and Mi Vida: La Película. Yandel has also worked as a solo artist and in 2003, he released his debut album titled Quien Contra Mí. As a solo artist, he has also released other albums and extended plays such as De Líder a Leyenda, Update, Legacy: De Líder a Leyenda Tour EP, Quien Contra Mí 2, Dangerous, and The One. Over the years, he has wokred with several well-known artists like Anuel AA, Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, Ozuna, J Balvin, Maluma, Farruko, and Myke Towers.
Born Name
Llandel Veguilla Malavé
Other Names
Yandel, El Capitán Yandel, Yandel La Leyenda
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Record Producer, Musician
Family
- Father – Julio Veguilla
- Mother – Lucy Malav
- Siblings – Gadiel (Younger Brother) (Singer), Linnette (Sister)
- Others – Julio Veguilla Torres (Paternal Grandfather), Benita Gutiérrez Cruz (Paternal Grandmother)
Genre
Reggaeton, Latin Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Líderes Entertainment Group, WY Records, Sony Music Latin, La Leyenda LLC, Y Entertainment Records
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth had been $20 Million.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Yandel has dated –
- Edneris Espada Figueroa – He got married to his longtime girlfriend Edneris Espada Figueroa in July 2004 and the duo has been blessed with 2 children – Adrián Yandel Veguilla (b. January 25, 2001) and Dereck Adrián Veguilla (b. May 27, 2004).
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
Yandel is of Puerto Rican descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tattooed arm
Yandel Facts
- He met Juan Luis Morera Luna (best known as Wisin) in school.
- In 1998, Yandel and Wisin started performing as a duo.
- Wisin & Yandel released the band’s debut album, Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio, on May 30, 2000, and it peaked at number #35 on the Top Latin Albums chart.
- In 2003, Yandel released his solo debut album titled Quien Contra Mí and it included songs like Dónde Está Mi Gata, Te Suelto El Pelo, Say Ho!, Ya Yo Me Cansé, Perreo, and Buscame. The album ranked at number #3 on the U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers (South Atlantic) chart, at number #8 on the U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, and at number #24 on the U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
- Before he made it as a singer, Yandel used to work as a barber in his hometown.
Featured Image by Yandel / Instagram
