Américo

Américo
Américo's logotype.
Background information
Birth nameDomingo Jonhy Vega Urzúa
Also known asAmérico
Born (1977-12-24) December 24, 1977
OriginArica,  Chile
GenresTropical, cumbia
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocal
Years active1985-present
LabelsFeria Music
WebsiteOfficial website

Domingo Jonhy Vega Urzúa (December 24, 1977, Arica, Chile), commonly known as Américo, is a Chilean singer. He became known when he started leading the band Américo y la Nueva Alegría. He is the son of the boleros singer Melvin "Corazón" Américo, who sings duets with his wife, Marcela Toledo.

Discography

Studio albums

With La Nueva Alegria
  • Así Es (released May 15, 2008; peaked #2 Chile)
  • A Morir (released October 25, 2008; peaked #1 Chile)

Singles

With La Nueva Alegria
  • El Embrujo (#1 Chile)
  • Traicionera (#9 Chile)
  • Te Vas (#2 Chile)
  • Que Levante La Mano (#3 Chile)

Other websites