Luis Fonsi on His Influential 20-Year Career and His Mission to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico (Exclusive)
Luis Fonsi is on top of the world.
English-speaking fans might just be getting acquainted with the 39-year-old singer, thanks to his hit single, “Despacito” featuring Daddy Yankee, but he’s been producing music for almost 20 years.
Et caught up with the international sensation ahead of the Latin GRAMMYs, airing live on Univision on Thursday, to talk about his most recent career highlights and how he’s using his global platform to help those in need.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fonsi was 10 years old when his family moved to Orlando, Florida. The transition wasn’t easy, but it ultimately helped Fonsi forge a lifelong relationship with music.
Related: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Talk Working With Justin Bieber on 'Despacito' & Who They Want on Their Next Remix!
“My dad wanted to change things up and seek new work opportunities,” Fonsi tells Et. “It was quite a big change. At the time there wasn't a big Latino...
English-speaking fans might just be getting acquainted with the 39-year-old singer, thanks to his hit single, “Despacito” featuring Daddy Yankee, but he’s been producing music for almost 20 years.
Et caught up with the international sensation ahead of the Latin GRAMMYs, airing live on Univision on Thursday, to talk about his most recent career highlights and how he’s using his global platform to help those in need.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fonsi was 10 years old when his family moved to Orlando, Florida. The transition wasn’t easy, but it ultimately helped Fonsi forge a lifelong relationship with music.
Related: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Talk Working With Justin Bieber on 'Despacito' & Who They Want on Their Next Remix!
“My dad wanted to change things up and seek new work opportunities,” Fonsi tells Et. “It was quite a big change. At the time there wasn't a big Latino...
- 11/16/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
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