Joan Sebastian

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joan Sebastian
Occupation	World Music Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1951(1951-04-08)
Age	73
Date Of Death	2015-07-13
Birthplace	Juliantla
Country	Mexico
Birth City	Guerrero
Horoscope	Aries

Joan Sebastian Biography

Joan Sebastian is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on April 8, 1951 in Juliantla, Guerrero, Mexico. Mexican artist and songwriter who mixed pop, ranchera and groupera to be awarded many Grammy Awards.

Sebastian along with He and Marco Antonio Solis both earned Latin Grammy Awards for Best Regional Song. Sebastian took the honors for “Afortunado” in 2003 while Solis won for “Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio” in 2004. both won Latin Grammy Awards for Best Regional Song. Sebastian won the award with “Afortunado” in 2003 while Solis took home the award with “Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio” in 2004.

Before embarking on a singing career, Sebastian was an administrative assistant at a vacation resort in Oaxtepec, Morelos, where he would sing through the intercom. In 1968, Sebastian met Mexican actress Angelica Maria. They stayed together and she asked him to sing some songs for her. She suggested to Sebastian that he record the songs and give them to music producer Eduardo Magallanes, though Sebastian never managed to contact him. He later moved to Mexico City and began asking Discos Capitals Records to listen to his music and produce it. In 1974, he recorded his first album, Pedro Parrandas, and received positive feedback from the public.

In 1977, Sebastian decided to stop using his legal name, Jose Manuel Figueroa and took on his artistic name, Joan Sebastian, partly in tribute to San Sebastian, where he previously worked. That same year, he signed a record deal with the label Musart. Later on he would make his known hit “Juliantla” and the famous duet Maracas with Alberto Vazquéz. In 2000, he released Secreto de Amor which was certified 4× platinum in the Latin field in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album and title track won the Lo Nuestro Awards for Regional Mexican Album of the Year and Regional Mexican Song of the Year; he also received the Excellence Award for his musical contributions.

The family included eight youngsters. They included musicians He had eight children, including singers Julian Figueroa, Jose Manuel Figueroa and Zarelea Figueroa. He was married to Maribel Guardia from 1992 to 1996., Jose Manuel Figueroa and Zarelea Figueroa. The couple was together for a while. Maribel Guardia between 1992 to 1996.

Joan Sebastian Net Worth

Joan Sebastian is one of the richest World Music Singer from Mexico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joan Sebastian 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began with his career as a singer in 1977 with his debut single titled “El Camino de Amor.”

He played a role in the cult Mexican Telenovela Tu y Yo.

José Manuel Figueroa Figueroa (April 8, 1951 – July 13, 2015), better known as Joan Sebastian (pronounced [ʝoˈan seβasˈtjan] ), was a Mexican singer- songwriter. He wrote more than 1,000 songs including compositions for Bronco, Grupo Latino, Vicente Fernández, Lucero, Pepe Aguilar, and Rocío Dúrcal. His music is a mixture of Latin pop, ranchera and grupera music. Sebastian was awarded seven Latin Grammy Awards and five Grammy Awards, making him the most awarded Mexican performer in Grammy history.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Joan Sebastian Dating?

According to our records, Joan Sebastian married to Alina Espín , Maribel Guardia. As of December 1, 2023, Joan Sebastian’s is not dating anyone.

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Sebastian was first diagnosed with bone cancer in 1999. He underwent cancer treatment and survived; however, he announced that the cancer had returned in

2007. Undergoing cancer treatment once again, he later announced he was in remission. On July 26, 2012, during one of his concerts, he announced that the cancer had returned for the third time. In 2014, he revealed that he was battling cancer for the fourth time during his performances in Zacatecas.

Facts & Trivia

Joan Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Mexico. Joan Sebastian celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

Weeks prior to his death, he confirmed to the media that he had been hospitalized and undergoing cancer treatment under medical supervision. On July 13, 2015, Joan Sebastian died at 7:15pm (UTC-06:00) at his ranch Cruz de la Sierra, Teacalco Guerrero, Mexico, due to bone cancer. He was 64 years old. His body was buried in a cemetery in Juliantla near his son Trigo.

Top Facts about Joan Sebastian

1. Joan Sebastian was a Mexican singer-songwriter born in 1951.
2. He won five Grammy Awards and seven Latin Grammy Awards.
3. Sebastian wrote over 1,000 songs during his career.
4. He sold over 100 million records worldwide.
5. Sebastian was diagnosed with bone cancer in 1999.
6. He passed away on July 13, 2015 at the age of 64.
7. His music blended traditional Mexican styles with pop and rock influences.
8. Sebastian also acted in several Mexican telenovelas and films.
9. He collaborated with many famous artists including Lucero and Vicente Fernandez.
10. In addition to music, he was known for his philanthropic work supporting children’s charities.

Why did Joan Sebastian change his name?

Sebastian initially recorded under his real name, José Manuel Figueroa, and paid his bills selling cars in Chicago. In 1977, he switched labels, signing to Musart, and changed his name to Juan Sebastian, because he liked the meaning of the composite name: Juan, which means free, and Sebastian, which means lover.

What was Joan Sebastian known for?

Joan Sebastian, stage name of José Manuel Figueroa, (born April 8, 1951, Juliantla, Mexico—died July 13, 2015, Juliantla), Mexican singer and songwriter who wrote, performed, and recorded songs in regional Mexican styles and thus won an immense and devoted following and numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy awards.

Who was Joan Sebastian's wife?

Maribel Guardia

How old is Joan Sebastian?

64 years (1951–2015)

How much money did Joan Sebastian make?

Joan Sebastian Net Worth: Joan Sebastian was a Mexican singer and songwriter who has a net worth of $5 million. José Manuel Figueroa Sr.