Amaia Montero
- January 4, 2024
- Pop Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Amaia Montero |
| Occupation | Pop Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 26, 1976(1976-08-26) |
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Spain |
| Country | Spain |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Amaia Montero Biography
| Name | Amaia Montero |
| Birthday | Aug 26 |
| Birth Year | 1976 |
| Place Of Birth | Spain |
| Birth Country | Spain |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Pilar Saldías, José Montero |
| Siblings | Idoia Montero |
Amaia Montero is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on August 26, 1976 in Spain, Spain. Spanish singer-songwriter best known for being the vocalist of the pop band La Oreja de Van Gogh. They released the albums Dile al sol, El viaje de Copperpot, Lo que te conté mientras te hacías la dormida, and Guapa.
She was invited into La Oreja de Van Gogh after the guitarist heard her cover a Sinead O’Connor song.
“La Oreja de Van Gogh” was formed in 1996, after guitarist Pablo Benegas, bassist Álvaro Fuentes, keyboardist Xabi San Martín, and drummer Haritz Garde met at a local university. They used to record covers of songs from local bands, like Soziedad Alkoholika and international rock bands, such as U2, Janis Joplin, Tool, Pearl Jam and Nirvana, usually with San Martín providing lead vocals. Amaia Montero joined the band subsequently, following an invitation by Benegas. The two met at a dinner party after he heard Montero singing Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”.
In 1998, the band was signed by Sony BMG after they won a Rock music competition in San Sebastián. Amaia then completed work on the band’s first album Dile al sol, which sold about 800,000 copies in Spain, making it the 20th best-selling album in Spanish history.
Her parents were José Montero and Pilar Saldías, and she had one older sister.
Amaia Montero Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pop Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Amaia Montero is one of the richest Pop Singer from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Amaia Montero 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She met her bandmates at the University of the Basque Country, where she was studying chemistry.
She embarked on a solo career in 2007.
Amaia Montero Saldías (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈmaja monˈteɾo salˈdi.as] ; born August 26, 1976), also known as the former vocalist of the Spanish pop- band La Oreja de Van Gogh between 1996 and 2007, is a singer/songwriter from Basque Country, Spain.
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In 2003, they released their third album Lo que te conté mientras te hacías la dormida. It was their first album to sell impressively in the Americas, with over 100,000 copies sold in the States alone, and more than 2,500,000 copies worldwide. Eight singles from the album charted in Spain, four of them reaching number one. It became the 45th best-selling album of all time in Spain, while the band continued to break into the Latin American markets, including the States. It remains as the best-selling album of the 21st Century in Chile.
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Amaia Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Amaia Montero celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.
The self-titled album contains eleven songs composed by Montero. She dedicates a song to her former bandmates (Tulipán) and to her father (407) who was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. “Quiero Ser” was the first single released from the album, which peaked at number one in Spain, in its first week. In January 2009, “Quiero Ser” became the longest charting number one single in Spanish airplay history with 13 consecutive weeks in the number one spot.
Top Facts about Amaia Montero
- Amaia Montero is a Spanish singer and songwriter.
- She was the lead vocalist of La Oreja de Van Gogh.
- Montero has released 4 solo albums.
- Her debut album sold over 1 million copies in Spain.
- She won Best Female Artist at the Ondas Awards in 2008.
- Montero has collaborated with Juanes, Alex Ubago, and others.
- She has over 100 million views on YouTube.
- Montero’s music is pop-rock with influences from Basque folk music.
- She has been criticized for her live performances and behavior.
- Montero continues to tour and release new music as a solo artist.
Where is Amaia Montero from?
Irun, Spain
Who is the singer of La Oreja de Van Gogh?
Singers
Who is Amaia?
Amaia
Occupation| Singer pianist songwriter
Years active| 2010–present
Musical career
Genres| Pop sunshine pop chill-out
Why did Amaia leave La Oreja de Van Gogh?
In November 2007, lead singer Amaia Montero announced that she would be leaving the group to begin a solo career. Her replacement, Leire Martínez, was announced in July 2008; the first single featuring the new singer, “El Último Vals” (The Last Waltz), was released at the same time.
Why are they called La Oreja de Van Gogh?
La Oreja de Van Gogh (English: Van Gogh’s Ear) is a Spanish band. The name of the band references the painter Vincent Van Gogh who cut off his own ear. It was formed in 1996, when guitarist Pablo Benegas, bassist Álvaro Fuentes, keyboardist Xabi San Martín and drummer Haritz Garde met at university.