Aída Cuevas (; born Aída Gabriela Cuevas Castillo; September 24, 1963) is a Mexican singer and actress.

Life

Aída Cuevas began singing in amateur contests at the age of 11 and was quickly discovered because of her exceptional talent. Her first national exposure was singing in a weekly live radio program called ''"El Taller XEW"'' in 1975 at the age of 12 years. A year later she was performing on stages across Europe. These performances quickly led her to be known as ''"La Voz de México" (The Voice of Mexico)'' at an early age. Her talent has led her to perform across 4 continents since 1976. Affectionately known as "The Queen of Ranchera Music”, Cuevas has recorded 40 albums, selling 10 million copies worldwide. Cuevas' work has earned her one

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and one Latin Grammy Award. Cuevas' well-known songs are "El Pastor", "La Cigarra", "Te Doy Las Gracias", "Te Vas a Quedar Con Las Ganas", "Quizás Mañana", "Traición a Juan", "Me Equivoque Contigo", and "No Me Amenaces".

Discography

Movies

* (1981) Te Solté la Rienda * (1983) No Vale Nada la Vida * (1989) La Gallera * (1989) Pero Sigo Siendo el Rey * (1990) El Tigre del Norte

Awards

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References

External links

Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cuevas, Aida 1963 births Living people Grammy Award winners Mariachi musicians Ranchera singers Latin Grammy Award winners 20th-century Mexican women singers 21st-century Mexican women singers Mexican child actresses Mexican film actresses Mexican stage actresses Mexican voice actresses Mexican telenovela actresses Mexican television presenters Singers from Mexico City Actresses from Mexico City Portuguese-language singers of Mexico Mexican people of Spanish descent Mexican women television presenters Women in Latin music