Cristian Castro

Celebrity

Popularity 9,450
Age
51
Birthplace
Mexico City

About

Cristian Sáinz Castro (born 8 December 1974) is a Mexican pop singer. He is the son of actors Verónica Castro and Manuel “El Loco” Valdés, and nephew of actors Ramón Valdés (known for playing Don Ramón in El Chavo del Ocho) and Germán “Tin-Tan” Valdés. Castro has sold over 12 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all-time.
Juan Gabriel described Castro as “the man with the most faculties to sing in Mexico”.

Born in Mexico City, he is the son of actress and singer Verónica Castro and comedian Manuel “El Loco” Valdés. Castro also has a younger brother named Michelle Sáinz Castro. His uncle is José Alberto Castro, and his aunt is Beatriz Castro; both are producers. As a baby, he made his acting debut with his aunt in the telenovela named El derecho de nacer. Soon after, he appeared on a television commercial with her and on the Mexican version of the musical Mame, starring Silvia Pinal.
Castro is one of the best selling Latin artists and has worked with Latin producers Kike Santander, Rudy Pérez, and Richard Daniel Roman. In 1984, Castro made his first appearance on TV as a singer in the Televisa’s child contest Juguemos a Cantar, but…

Awards & Recognition

Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Song of the Year Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin Pop Song of the Year Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin Pop Song of the Year Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin Pop Song of the Year

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