Ángela Aguilar Álvarez (born October 8, 2003) is a Mexican-American singer. She was born in Los Angeles while her mother was accompanying her father, Pepe Aguilar, on tour. Aguilar gained notable recognition after performing "La Llorona" at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2018. Her paternal grandparents are the actors and singers from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre.
Her debut solo studio album, Primero Soy Mexicana (2018), was met with critical acclaim and success. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award and two Latin Grammy Awards, becoming one of the youngest artists nominated for both accolades.
Early life Ángela Aguilar Álvarez was born to Pepe Aguilar and Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá in Los Angeles, California on October 8, 2003, while her father was on tour. She was named after her great-grandmother Ángela Márquez Barraza Valle, her father's paternal grandmother. She has Argentinian heritage on her mother’s side with her maternal grandmother being born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Aguilar has dual citizenship with Mexico and the United States. She was born into a musical family, known as "La Dinastía Aguilar" (The Aguilar Dynasty). Since a young age, Aguilar has frequently accompanied her father on tour throughout Latin America alongside her brother, Leonardo Aguilar.
In July 2018, Aguilar partnered with Voto Latino to encourage more Latino Americans to vote in American elections.
Career
2012-2017: Career beginnings In 2012, at nine years old, Aguilar released Nueva Tradición, alongside her brother, Leonardo. It featured four songs by Leonardo and four by Ángela. In 2016, Aguilar participated in the BBC 100 Woman festival in Mexico City. At 13 years old, she was the youngest performer of the festival. She told BBC News that the music industry was dominated by men and hoped it would change.
In January 2018, Aguilar and her family launched an equestrian-musical style tour called "Jaripeo Sin Fronteras". Aguilar accompanied her father, Pepe, her uncle Antonio, and her brother, Leonardo.
2018-present: Primero Soy Mexicana and Mexicana Enamorada
On March 2, 2018, Aguilar released her first solo album, Primero Soy Mexicana, produced by her father, Pepe. The album featured eleven well-known ranchera songs previously performed by other prominent music artists, such as Lucha Villa, Rocío Dúrcal, and her grandmother, Flor Silvestre. Aguilar performed the album's first single, "Tu Sangre en Mi Cuerpo" at the 2018 Premios Tu Mundo. On September 20, Aguilar was nominated for Best New Artist, and her album, Primero Soy Mexicana was nominated for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. At the ceremony, she performed "La Llorona", where she received a standing ovation from the audience. Aguilar received widespread praise from various artists, including Mexican ranchera singer Vicente Fernández for her performance. On December 7, Aguilar's album Primero Soy Mexicana, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Music Album.
On April 3, 2019, Aguilar was named the Artistic and Cultural Ambassador of Zacatecas, Mexico by Mayor Ulises Mejía Haro. On May 21, Aguilar was nominated for three awards at the 2019 Premios Juventud. She performed a medley of songs alongside mariachi singers Christian Nodal and Pipe Bueno. On July 23, Aguilar released an exclusive cover performance of "Shallow" on the Recording Academy's YouTube page, with permission from its songwriter, Lady Gaga. It was the first time that Aguilar recorded music in English.
On January 31, 2020, Aguilar released a tribute EP to American singer, Selena, titled Baila Esta Cumbia. On September 24, 2021, she released her second solo album, Mexicana Enamorada. On April 1, she released "En Realidad", the first single from her third solo studio album.
Personal life Aguilar was born into a musical family, known as "La Dinastía Aguilar". Aguilar's father is Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar, her paternal grandparents are Mexican singer-actors Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, her uncle is Antonio Aguilar Jr., and her brother is Leonardo Aguilar. On June 10, 2024, Aguilar confirmed her relationship with the Mexican singer Christian Nodal. On July 24, 2024, they were married in a private ceremony in the Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas, located in the state of Morelos, near Lake Tequesquitengo.
Discography
Solo studio albums Navidad con Ángela Aguilar (2013) Primero Soy Mexicana (2018) Mexicana Enamorada (2021) Bolero (2024) Nadie Se Va Como Llegó (2025)
EPs Baila Esta Cumbia (2020) Que No Se Apague la Música (2020)
Collaborative studio albums
Nueva Tradición (2012)
Guest works Nueva Tradición (with Leonardo Aguilar) (2012) MTV Unplugged (Pepe Aguilar) (2014)
Awards and nominations +Name of the award ceremony, year presented, nominee(s) of the award, award category, and the result of the nominationAward ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)Result Billboard Women in Music 2025 Breakthrough Award Herself Grammy Awards2019Best Regional Mexican Music AlbumPrimero Soy Mexicana iHeartRadio Music Awards2022Regional Mexican Song of the Year"Dime Cómo Quieres" Premios Juventud2019Best Regional Mexican ArtistHerself Best Social Artist Best New Influencer 2021Viral Track of the Year"Dime Cómo Quieres" Best Mariachi Song 2022Female Artist of the YouthHerself Female On The Rise Artist Regional Mexican Album of the YearMexicana Enamorada Best Regional Mexican Song"Ahí Donde Me Ven" Best Regional Mexican Fusion"Ella Qué Te Dio" Popular Artist or InfluencerHerself Best Fandom 2023Artist of the Youth – Female Girl Power"Que Agonía" Best Regional Mexican Collaboration I Want MoreHerself Latin American Music Awards2021Favorite Virtual ConcertMexicano Hasta Los Huesos Favorite Video"Dime Cómo Quieres" 2023Favorite Regional Mexican ArtistHerself 2024Best Collaboration - Regional Mexican"Que Agonía" Latin Grammy Awards2018Best New ArtistHerself Best Ranchero/Mariachi AlbumPrimero Soy Mexicana 2022Mexicana Enamorada 2024Album of the YearBolero Lo Nuestro Awards2020Social Artist of the YearHerself 2022Artist of the Year Album of the YearMexicana Enamorada Song of the Year"Dime Cómo Quieres" New Female Artist of the YearHerself 2023Artist of the Year Song of the Year"Ahí Donde Me Ven" The Perfect Mix of the Year"Ella Qué Te Dio" Regional Mexican Female Artist of the YearHerself Regional Mexican Song of the Year"Ahí Donde Me Ven" Mariachi/Ranchera Song of the Year
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