Fonsi

Fonsi is the stage name of Luis Fonsi, a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor born April 15, 1978, in San Juan. He emerged as a prominent figure in Latin pop in the late 1990s and has since released numerous albums and singles that blend melodic ballads with contemporary pop and Latin rhythms. His early work established him as a rising talent in Latin music, and he has continued to release material across the 2000s and 2010s, earning recognition for his vocal range and craftsmanship.

In 2017, Fonsi achieved international fame with the single Despacito, a collaboration with Daddy Yankee. The song topped charts worldwide, became a major streaming phenomenon, and its music video became one of the most-viewed on YouTube. The track contributed to a broader global interest in Latin pop and reggaeton and led to an array of remixes, live performances, and award nominations and wins.

Throughout his career, Fonsi has earned multiple awards and nominations from Latin and global music institutions, including Latin Grammy and Billboard Latin Music honors. He has collaborated with a wide range of artists and continued to perform and release music into the 2020s. Fonsi is regarded as a leading figure in contemporary Latin pop and has helped bring Spanish-language music to wider international audiences. His work spans romantic ballads, energetic tempo songs, and crossover pop productions.