Who is Yahir?

Yahir is a Mexican singer-songwriter, music artist, and actor. He was born José Yahir Gurrola Pérez on October 18, 1977 in Navojoa, Sonora. He started acting in Mexican soap operas at a young age before establishing himself as a successful music artist. His Latin Grammy nominated albums include “Esperando tu Regreso” (2002) and “Luz de Luna” (2010).

Music Career

Yahir has released several studio albums throughout his career. In 2000, he recorded his first album “Obsesión” which received gold certification in Mexico. Two years later, he released “Esperando tu Regreso” which earned him his first Latin Grammy nomination. His third album “Un Nuevo Amanecer” was released in 2005 and was certified double platinum in Mexico. In 2010, he released his fourth album “Luz de Luna” which earned him his second Latin Grammy nomination for Best Ranchero Album. In addition to his solo work, Yahir has collaborated with several other famous Latin artists including Banda MS, Alejandro Fernández, Aleks Syntek, Bebe, and Gloria Trevi.

Acting and Other Projects

In addition to his music career, Yahir has starred in several Mexican soap operas including “La Verdad Oculta” (2007) and “Amor en Custodia” (2008). He has also served as the host of the television show “Vive La Música” from 2006-2007. Most recently, he starred in the film “La Ultima Canción” (2019). Outside of music and acting, Yahir is an active philanthropist having participated in numerous fundraising activities for the charity Red Cross México.