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Juan Gabriel Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Juan Gabriel

Juan Gabriel was a well-known Mexican vocalist. He was also a lyricist and was known as ‘Juanga’ at times. Gabriel is regarded as one of Mexico’s greatest composers of all time. He was a pop icon with millions of records sold. “No Tengo Dinero,” “De Mi Enamorate,” “Te Sigo Amando,” and “Hasta Que Te Conoci” are among the most popular tracks.

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Alberto Aguilera Valadez, better known as Juan Gabriel, was born on January 7, 1950, in Parácuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, to parents Victoria Valadez Rojas and Gabriel Aguilera Rodrguez.

He began singing at an early age and wrote his first song when he was 13 years old. He used to sing in the church choir and help clean the church.

Juan Gabriel’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Juan Gabriel died at the age of 66, having been born on January 7, 1950. His height was 1.73 m, and he weighed 82 kg.

Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel posing for a photograph(source Instagram)

Juan Gabriel’s Profession & Career

La Prieta Linda assisted Juan Gabriel in obtaining a recording deal with RCA Victor. ‘El Alma Joven…’ was his debut studio album, published in 1971. It featured the smash tune “No Tengo Dinero.” The albums ‘El Alma Joven Vol.II,’ ‘El Alma Joven Vol.III,’ and ’10 Éxitos de Juan Gabriel’ followed.

He published the albums ‘A Mi Guitarra,’ ‘Te Llegará Mi Olvido,’ ‘Siempre en Mi Mente,’ ‘Espectacular,’ ‘Mis Ojos Tristes,’ and ‘Me Gusta Bailar Contigo’ in the 1970s. His 1980s albums include ‘Recuerdos,’ ‘Ella,’ ‘Con Tu Amor,’ ‘Cosas De Enamorados,’ ‘Todo,’ and ‘Pensamientos.’

‘Gracias por Esperar,’ ‘Abrázame Muy Fuerte,’ ‘Juan Gabriel,’ ‘Boleros,’ and ‘Los Do’ are his other albums. Gabriel had planned to release his final studio album, ‘Los Do, Vol. 3’.

He’s also published three soundtrack albums, as well as numerous anthologies and live albums. His most recent studio album, ‘Mi Historia Musical,’ was published in 2016.

Gabriel has also recorded a number of singles over his career, including “Amor is Amor,” “Hasta Que Te Conocen,” “Amor Eterno,” “Muriendo de Amor,” “Yo te Recuerdo,” and “Adorable mentirosa.”

Juan Gabriel’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

Juan Gabriel is the father of six children but has never married. He has four children with Laura Salas: Jean Gabriel, Hans Gabriel, Joan Gabriel, and Ivan Gabriel. He had a child named Luis Alberto Aguilera with Guadalupe Gonzalez. Consuelo Rosales gave birth to his sixth kid, Joao Gabriel.

Juan Gabriel died of a heart attack on August 28, 2016. He was 66 years old when he died. He has also performed a number of charity concerts. He is the creator of the orphanage known as ‘Semjase.’

Achievements and Awards

Juan Gabriel was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002. He was named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in 2009. He received two Latin Grammy Awards in 2016. He was also the recipient of the Billboard Latin Award in 2016 and 2017. He received the Billboard Music Award for Top Latin Artist in 2017. He received the Lo Nuestro Award’s Excellence Award in 1991.

Juan Gabriel’s Salary and Net Worth

As of June 2022, Juan Gabriel has an estimated net worth of more than $30 million. He made this fortune by releasing some albums in his career. He has also done many concert tours. Part of his wealth also comes by appearing in films and television like ‘Nobleza ranchera,’ ‘El Noa Noa,’ ‘¿Qué Le Dijiste A Dios?’, ‘Hasta Que te conocí,’ and ‘Noches Rancheras.’ He has sold more than 200 million records during his entire career.

Juan Gabriel is considered one of the most popular singers in the world. In 2005, he met with an accident and sustained injuries. He made a lot of contributions to orphans and children’s trust. He was known for his flamboyant style and had won many accolades in his career.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameJuan Gabriel
Real Name/Full NameAlberto Aguilera Valadez
GenderMale
Age at the time of death66 years old
Birth Date7 January 1950
Date of Death28 August 2016
Birth PlaceParácuaro, Mexico
NationalityMexican
Height1.73 m
Weight82 kg
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusSingle
Wife/Spouse (Name)No
ChildrenYes (Luis Alberto Aguilera, Joao Gabriel, Joan Gabriel, Hans Gabriel, Jean Gabriel, Iván Gabriel)
Dating/Girlfriend
(Name)
Yes (Iván Gabriel, Joan Gabriel, Hans Gabriel, and Jean Gabriel)
ProfessionSinger, songwriter, and actor
Net Worth in 2022$30 million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A