Chayanne
Elmer Figueroa de Arce, better known as Chayanne, was born in Puerto Rico, the third of five siblings. He is married to Venezuelan Mariana Elizabeth "Marilisa" Maronesa de Figueroa, with whom he has a son, Lorenzo Valentino and a daughter, Isadora Sofia. Chayanne debuted as a singer at ten years of age, becoming a part of a Menudo-type group "Los Chicos." His recording career includes 14 albums/CDs, 5 of these with Los Chicos and 9 others as a solo performer; all in Spanish. As an actor for television he worked on the popular soap opera "Pobre Juventad, " he was also the star of "Tormento," "Sombras del Pasado," "Provocame" and "Gabriel". As an actor in films he was featured in the Jacobo Morales film Linda Sara, opposite ex-Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. "Dance With Me" was his first English acting job where his undeniable charm and expertise on the dance floor served him well.
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- 2024 · Homenaje María Teresa Campos as
- 2016 · Chayanne - Grandes Exitos as Cantante, Actor y Bailarin
- 2014 · Estamos invitados as Self
- 2012 · Chayanne A Solas Con Chayanne as
- 2011 · Chayanne Live en Vina del Mar 2011 as himself
- 2008 · Gabriel, amor inmortal as Gabriel
- 2007 · Lo mejor de nuestra música popular: 15 años de éxitos as Self
- 2004 · The Nanny as
- 2002 · Un paso adelante as
- 2001 · Provócame as Pedro Balmaseda/Pedro Linares Duncan
- 1998 · Vivement dimanche as Self
- 1998 · Dance with Me as Rafael Infante
- 1997 · Siempre piel canela: la música de Bobby Capó as
- 1997 · Ally McBeal as
- 1996 · Al compás de un sentimiento: la música de Pedro Flores as
- 1996 · De pé a pá as Self
- 1995 · Linda Sara as Young Alejandro
- 1994 · Volver a Empezar as Él mismo
- 1988 · Siempre lunes as Self - Guest
- 1984 · Caribbean Connection as Himself
- 1963 · Viña del Mar International Song Festival as Self - Musical Guest