Biography
Who is Don Omar?
Early life and real name
William Omar Landrón Rivera was born on February 10, 1978, in Santurce, a neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico. During his youth, he was an active member of a Protestant church in Bayamón, where he occasionally offered sermons before leaving to focus on singing.
From an early age, he showed a strong interest in the music of Vico C and Brewley MC. His early musical involvement eventually led him to work as a backup singer for the duo Héctor & Tito.
Career highlights
Don Omar jumped to stardom with the release of his first studio album, The Last Don, in 2003. The album sold 411,000 units in the United States and received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
His May 2006 album King of Kings became history's highest ranking reggaeton LP in the top 10 United States charts. He also earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including two Latin Grammy Awards for his impactful contributions to urban music.
Acting and film career
Aside from his musical achievements, Don Omar expanded his career into acting by joining the cast of a major action film franchise. He portrayed the character Rico Santos in four films in the Fast & Furious series.
He first played the character in 2009's Fast & Furious and then returned for Fast Five in 2011, The Fate of the Furious in 2017, and F9 in 2021.
Personal life and health
Don Omar married forecaster and journalist Jackie Guerrido on April 19, 2008, though it was revealed in March 2011 that they had divorced. He also has a son named Nicolás Valle Gómez, who was born in 2003.
In June 2024, Don posted a picture on Instagram stating that he had cancer. Just a day after his initial diagnosis post, he announced that he was cancer free and expressed gratitude for his recovery.
Birthday and age
Don Omar was born on February 10, 1978, which makes Don 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Don shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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