Yuri (b. 1976)

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Biography

Yuridia Valenzuela Canseco, known mononymously as Yuri, is a Mexican singer, actress and television presenter. She began her career as a teenager. In 1978, she released her debut album titled Tú Iluminas mi Vida. She later gained recognition representing Mexico in the OTI Festival 1984, placing third with the song "Tiempos mejores". In the 1980s and early 1990s, Yuri established herself as one of the most popular pop music singers in Mexico and Latin America. Her vocal quality and versatility allow her to be incorporated into other musical genres, ranging from pop to dance, ranchera and tropical music genres.

Timeline

The story of Yuri, told in moments.

1964 Birth

Born Yuridia Valenzuela Canseco in Veracruz, Mexico. Started performing as a child. Released her debut album at 14. She was already a local sensation before she could drive.

What was performing as a child in Veracruz like? Was releasing a debut album at 14 exciting or overwhelming? Did being a local sensation feel like enough?

1984 Life

Represented Mexico at the OTI Festival with "Tiempos Mejores." Finished third. The exposure made her one of Latin America's biggest pop acts through the 1980s and early 1990s.

What did representing Mexico at the OTI Festival feel like? Did finishing third motivate you? Was the 1980s and 90s your golden era?

1995 Life

Stepped away from pop music to convert to Protestantism. Spent several years recording Christian and gospel albums. Her fans waited.

What made you step away from pop for Protestantism? Did your fans understand the decision? Were the gospel albums a spiritual need or a creative one?

2018 Event

Received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at 54. Youngest artist ever to receive it. She'd sold over 20 million records, released 29 studio albums, and crossed genres from pop to ranchera to tropical music.

What does being the youngest Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient mean? Do 29 studio albums feel like a complete body of work? How did you cross from pop to ranchera to tropical?

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