Biography

Juan Fernando Fonseca (born May 29, 1979), better known as Fonseca (for his surname) is a Colombian singer. He debuted in 2002 with his first album, Fonseca, which was popular in his home country. His follow-up album, released Corazón (2005) and includes hits such as "Te Mando Flores" and "Hace Tiempo". Fonseca's third album, Gratitud (2008) with the singles Enrédame and Arroyito. After the close with the label EMI Capitol he decided release her fourth album Ilusión (2011) under the label Sony Music Latin with the hit Eres Mi Sueño. He has won two Latin Grammy Awards and one Billboard Latin Music Awards. Influenced heavily by Carlos Vives, his style is a blend of vallenato and cumbia, two traditional and popular forms of Colombian music.