Who is Benny Ibarra?

Benny Ibarra is a Mexican singer, songwriter and music producer who has been active in the music industry for over 20 years. He is best known for his work with popular Latin artists such as Alex Syntek, Aleks Syntek, Fher Olvera and Jesús Navarro as well as with Ely Guerra.

Early Years and Career Beginnings

Benny was born Bernardo Ibarra Manzo on August 5, 1968 in Mexico City. He started his career in music in the late 1980s when he formed a group called Timbiriche alongside other Mexican singers such as Paulina Rubio and Thalía. The group quickly became popular throughout Latin America and Spain.

Solo Career

In the mid-1990s, Benny decided to pursue a solo career and released his first solo album “Vía Lactea” in 1995. The album was a huge success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. In 1997, he released his second album “MTV Unplugged” which was also well received by fans.

Recent Projects

In 2005, Benny released his third studio album “Gigante” which included the hit single “Camina”. In 2010, he released the album “Amanecer” which featured collaborations with other Latin artists such as Aleks Syntek and Fher Olvera. His most recent album “Mundo Nuevo” was released in 2015 to great critical acclaim.

Achievements

Throughout his career, Benny has received numerous awards including two Latin Grammy Awards for Best Pop Album (for Vía Lactea) and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (for Gigante). He has also been nominated for several Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Personal Life

Benny is married to actress Itatí Cantoral and they have two children together. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys playing football in his spare time.