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Alicia Villarreal
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Martha Alicia Villarreal Esparza (born August 31, 1971), known simply and professionally as Alicia Villarreal, is a Mexican singer.
For the Chilean artist, professor, and curator, see Alicia Villarreal (artist).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Villarreal and the second or maternal family name is Esparza.
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Alicia Villarreal | |
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![]() Villarreal performing in 2010 | |
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Birth name | Martha Alicia Villarreal Esparza |
Born | (1971-08-31) August 31, 1971 (age 52) San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico |
Genres | Regional Mexican |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1994–2009, 2017–present |
Labels | Universal |
Formerly of | Grupo Límite |
Spouse(s) |
Ezequiel Cuevas
(m. 1991–1993) |
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Villarreal participated in different bands in Monterrey, before becoming the lead singer for Grupo Límite in 1994. After nearly eight years of success, Villarreal left the band pursuing a solo career. Villarreal released her first solo album, entitled Soy Lo Prohibido, in 2001.[1]
Villarreal's work has garnered a Grammy nomination and two Latin Grammy Awards, one from her time with Grupo Límite and one as a solo artist.[1][2]