Yandel, a talented Puerto Rican singer, was born on January 14, 1977. Liandel Veguilla Malave is the singer’s real name. As a member of the duo Wisin & Yandel, the songwriter is well-known. Pa’s Mundo brings the songwriter success. Malave is a well-known songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Yadel worked as a barber before pursuing a career in music. Yandel is derived from the phonetic spelling of Lionel. The singer began his career in the music industry in 1995. The singer’s solo album was released in 2003.
Other names for him included Yandel, El Capitan Yandel, and La Leyenda. He shared the stage with Wisin, Jennifer Lopez, Gadiel, and Catalina.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Yandel |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Lionel Veguilla Malave |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 46 years old |
| Birth Date: | January 14, 1977 |
| Birth Place: | Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality: | Puerto Rico |
| Height: | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight: | 60kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Edneris Espada Figueroa |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Dereck Malave and Adrian Malave) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Yandel Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Singer and Record Producer |
| Salary: | No |
| Net Worth in 2023: | $50 million |
Yandel Biography
Julio Veguilla and Lucy Malave gave birth to Lionel Veguilla Malave. Gadiel, the musician’s younger brother, and Linnette, his sister, are his siblings. Yandel’s brother is a singer. He was a barber before becoming a singer.
Yandel Age, Height, Weight
Yandel was born on January 14, 1977, and is 46 years old as of 2023. He stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 60 kilograms.
Career
In school, the singer met his future partner Wisin. To support himself in the beginning, Yandel works as a bartender. Wisin and artist Yandel from the duo Wisin and Yandel. Los Reyes Del Nuevo Milenio, the duo’s first album, was released in 2000. They released their third album, Mi Vida… My Life, in 2003 through Fresh Productions, a Universal subsidiary. The album debuted at number 19 on the Latin Pop Album chart.
In November 2005, the duo’s fifth album was released. It was a huge commercial success, selling over a million units. The duo established their own record label, WY Records. Los Vaqueros, the duo’s first album, was released in 2006. Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres was the duo’s next release. Los Vaqueros: El Regreso was released in 2011. Lideres was released one year later by the duo. Yandel has worked with a variety of artists, including Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, and Chris Brown.
In September 2003, the singer launched his solo career with the album Quine Contre Mi. Luny Ines, Fido, DJ Joe, and DJ Sonic produced the album. The singer’s sophomore album was released in November 2013. Sony Music Latin released the album. The album was a success, peaking at number one on the Latin Albums Chart. Songs in the collection include Hable de Ti, Hasta Abajo, and Moviendo Caderas, which feature Daddy Yankee. It also features Don Omar and J Alvarez as guests.
The singer released his EP Legacy: De Liber, a Leyenda Tour in August of 2014. The singer’s third album was released in November of 2015. Encantadora, Nunca Me Olvides, and Loba are among the songs included in the collection. Update, the singer’s fourth album, was released in September 2017.
Yandel Achievements and Awards
His performance on the album earned him several awards. In his career, the singer received 51 nominations and won 7 awards. The singer has been nominated for seven Billboard Latin Music Awards. He was nominated for an iHeartRadio Music Award in 2017. In 2014, he was nominated for the International Dance Music Awards. In 2016, he received Later American Music Awards for his album Dangerous. From five nominations, the singer received two Latin Grammy Awards. In 2015, he received Latin Music Italian Awards.
Yandel’s Net Worth in 2024
Yandel’s net worth is $50 million as of February 2024. The singer’s net worth is derived from his music activities. Yandel ranked first on several charts. As a solo artist, the singer released five studio albums.
Yandel and Wisin collaborated on several albums. They are currently on break. Yandel is concentrating on his successful solo career. He perfumed during two tours, De Lider a Leyenda VIP Tour and Dangerous Tour.
Veguilla, Llandel Malavé works hard in order to break into the music industry. He did a variety of odd jobs to support himself during a difficult period. Then he met Wisin, who changed his life. They achieve great success together. Currently, the singer is concentrating on his career.
Yandel Wife, Marriage
In July 2004, the songwriter married Edneris Espada Figueroa. They dated for several years prior to marriage. The couple is the parents of two children. Adrian Yandel Veguilla, the couple’s first son, was born on January 25, 2001, and Dereck Adrain Veguilla, their second son, was born on May 27, 2005.
