Abraham Mateo is known for his soulful and dance-oriented music.
43 Facts About Abraham Mateo
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For over three years, Abraham Mateo starred as a regular on children's TV show Menuda Noche, where he stood out for his strong vocal abilities and stage presence.
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Abraham Mateo returned four years later with his second album, AM, on Sony Music Spain.
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In 2014 Abraham Mateo released his third studio album, Who I AM, which peaked at number one in Mexico and Spain.
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Abraham Mateo's albums have received one Platinum and three Gold certifications in Spain.
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From 2014 onwards, Abraham Mateo has embarked on three concert tours across Spain and Latin America, delivering over 80 live shows altogether.
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Abraham Mateo was the opening act for the British boyband One Direction in Peru, Chile and Spain as part of their 2014's Where We Are Tour.
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Abraham Mateo has performed on the European Spanish soundtrack of several computer-animated movies and series including Frozen and Minions.
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Abraham Mateo has appeared in small roles and cameos in TV movies and series broadcast in Spain and Portugal.
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Abraham Mateo is a producer who not only produces for himself but for other outstanding artists such as Ivy Queen, Gente de Zona, Belinda, Samo, Juan Magan, Sofia Reyes, Austin Mahone, Jennifer Lopez, 50 Cent, Drake Bell, Becky G, Lali, Manuel Turizo, Agustin Casanova y Lerica.
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Abraham Mateo has collaborated with numerous other artists, including Farruko, Jennifer Lopez, Yandel, Luis Fonsi, Sofia Reyes, Becky G, Manuel Turizo, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Austin Mahone, CNCO, Leslie Grace, Gabriela Sepulveda, Ha*Ash, Lali Esposito, Carlos Rivera, Rio Roma, CD9, Dvicio, Alejandro Sanz and Malu.
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Abraham Mateo has co-written many of his own hits with notable musicians such as Claudia Brant, Damon Sharpe, Poo Bear, Lindy Robbins, Lauren Christy, Eric Sanicola, Jacobo Calderon, Descemer Bueno, Monica Velez, The Jackie Boyz, Mario Domm, Jorgen Elofsson, Andre Merritt, Aris Archontis, Jose Luis Roma, John Reid and Talay Riley.
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Abraham Mateo has received four nominations for the Premios Juventud awards, presented by the American Spanish-language television network Univision.
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In 2015, Billboard named him to their "21 Under 21s Next Class" list of "music's hottest young stars", and placed him on their Top 10 young Latin acts list Abraham Mateo is the youngest solo male artist to lead the Billboard's Latin Airplay chart.
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Abraham Mateo was born on 25 August 1998 in San Fernando, Cadiz, the younger child of Antonio Mateo, a construction worker and security guard, and Susana Chamorro, a housewife.
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Abraham Mateo has an older brother, Tony, who sings and plays music.
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Abraham Mateo was born into a family with musical roots; his maternal grandfather was a tenor soloist with a church choir, his paternal grandfather was a flamenco singer, and his mother sings Boleros and Spanish music.
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Abraham Mateo started singing at the age of three by imitating the performances of the TV talent show Operacion Triunfo.
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Abraham Mateo learned to play flute at age six, piano and keyboard at age eight, and acoustic guitar at age ten, teaching himself how to play by ear.
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For over four years, Abraham Mateo starred as a regular in "Menuda Noche", where he performed songs by Nino Bravo, Rocio Durcal, Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, Miguel Gallardo, Sandro Giacobbe, David Bustamante, Melody and other Latin artists.
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Abraham Mateo played the younger brother of Mari Luz in the miniseries broadcast by Antena 3 in Spain.
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In November 2011, Abraham Mateo released "Desde que te fuiste", a Latin dance song written by himself, on ITunes.
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Abraham Mateo rose to popularity with the release of AMs first single, "Senorita".
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The third single, "Lanzalo", written by Jacobo Calderon and Abraham Mateo himself, was released in March 2014 as a charity single, in support of UNICEF campaign for the children who suffer as a result of the Syrian conflict.
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In October 2014, Abraham Mateo headlined the "Coca-Cola Music Experience" concert at a sold-out 15,000-seat Sports Palace, in Madrid.
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Abraham Mateo was the opening act for the British boyband One Direction in Peru, Chile and Spain as part of their 2014's Where We Are Tour.
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Abraham Mateo performed "La puerta hacia el amor" for the European Spanish soundtrack of 2013 Disney's film Frozen.
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Abraham Mateo starred in the online series XQEsperar, which featured Angy Fernandez.
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Abraham Mateo held his first solo concerts in Mexico City, at Plaza Condesa, and Peru, and his second sold-out concert at legendary Luna Park arena, in Buenos Aires.
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Abraham Mateo appeared as a special guest in Alejandro Sanz's concert at the Sports Palace in Malaga.
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Abraham Mateo performed at TVE's New Year's Eve show in a duet with Spanish pop star Malu.
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Abraham Mateo was featured in Lodovica Comello' single "Sin usar palabras", from her album Mariposa.
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Abraham Mateo collaborated with CD9 on their single "Para Siempre".
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Abraham Mateo wrote "Eres Ese Milagro" and "Recordando El Beso" for the Spanish trio Lerica.
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Abraham Mateo composed and interpreted the soundtrack of the animated series Invizimals, produced by BRB International, and based on a PlayStation video game.
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Abraham Mateo was featured on the ballad version of chart-topping single "Quisiera", from CNCO's debut album, Primera Cita.
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Abraham Mateo wrote "Malas Lenguas" for Gemeliers' album Gracias and "Rumbera" for Spanish trio Lerica.
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Abraham Mateo received three nominations at the 2016,2017,2019:Premios Juventud awards where he took to the stage as presenter.
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In 2017, with a view to the internationalization of his musical project, Abraham Mateo took on Armando Lozano and Edgar Andino as new managers.
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Abraham Mateo is featured on Pitbull's single "Jungle" along with The Stereotypes and E-40.
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Abraham Mateo was featured on Ha*Ash's song "30 de Febrero", included in the album of the same name.
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In January 2018, Abraham Mateo appeared, along with Puerto Rican urban singer Lary Over, on Farruko and Jacob Forever's remix of "Quiereme".
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Abraham Mateo has listed Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Jason Derulo, Alejandro Fernandez, Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, Camila and Alejandro Sanz, among his main influences.