He closes his "Paso a Paso" tour at the Sala Antonio Matos in Puerto Rico.
The popular singer Luis Fonsi will close his “Paso a Paso” tour with a series of performances at the Sala Antonio Matos Paoli in the Luis A. Ferré Fine Arts Center in Puerto Rico.
The concerts, which will be intimate and allow the artist to get close to his audience, it will take place at the end of November on Thursday the 23rd, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th.
“We’ve prepared a different concert than the one in the Puerto Rico Coliseum, so the audience can enjoy Fonsi’s greatest hits more intimately,” said concert producer Tony Mojena.
“We’ve been working for weeks on all the preparations to make this an unforgettable night,” added Tony Mojena.
The “Paso a Paso” tour, which started last February, has already taken Fonsi to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Chile, Buenos Aires, Rosario, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and the Dominican Republic.
“I’m very happy to have been able to end the tour in Puerto Rico,” said the musician.
“I don’t want to end this year of so many personal and professional accomplishments without being able to enjoy that with my people,” added Fonsi, who also said he was happy about his prestigious Latin Grammy nominations for Song of the Year and Best Vocal Pop Album by a Male Artist.
Fonsi was recently re-elected by People magazine in Spanish as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People of the Year.
But it hasn’t all been easy for Fonsi; he and Adamari López had to cancel their wedding multiple times and have been through some rough times dealing with the breast cancer she was diagnosed with.
The wedding was postponed for the final time last year to give her peace of mind and time to fight the cancer, then the couple got finally married in June in Puerto Rico.
Fonsi has been by her side supporting her, protecting her, waiting for her. Various sources close to the couple say they have come out of this battle against cancer stronger than before.
The singer has been the one facing the public and the press to protect her and even delayed some of his own production to be with her in the most difficult moments.
The Mexican soap opera actress had one breast removed and has received chemotherapy to eliminate all remaining cancer.
“Life puts a lot of things in your path, and God gives us all we can handle,” said the actress in a statement to press, adding that she feels “strong and has faith in God.”
//Source: Voy Music - Online
October 21, 2006
Luis Fonsi moves Dominican fans
The artist showed last Saturday why he’s considered one of the best Latino interpreters today with his performance of the “Paso a paso” concert at the Teatro La Fiesta in the Hotel Jaragua.
The talented singer kept his promise, delivering a memorable concert without any waste or any stops, joined by six musicians, two backup singers and four dancers.
The Puerto Rican artist performed the best from his repertoire on a night that had its upbeat moments and its genuine love songs. He did “Quisiera poder olvidarme de ti,” “Perdóname,” “Estoy perdido” and “Amor secreto” among many others.
“Today I’m going to sing to my second land from my heart,” said an emotional Fonsi before inviting Pavel Núñez onstage, whom he called a friend and a musician he respects very much.
Together they sang the first song the Puerto Rican artist wrote, “Mi sueño. Abrazar la vida.” The crowd responded with a chant of “Fonsi, Fonsi, Fonsi.” A male audience member could even be heard screaming, “ I love you, Luis Fonsi.”
Over the concert’s hour and 50 minutes, Fonsi proved to the young people and adults present that he is one of the best current representative of romantic music.
Fonsi recently got married to the actress Adamaris López, whom he has been with for four years. Puerto Rico has called the event the “wedding of the year.”
Fonsi was also re-elected by People Magazine in Spanish as one the 50 Most Beautiful People of the year.
But it hasn’t all been easy for Fonsi; he and Adamari López had to cancel their wedding multiple times and have been through some rough times dealing with the breast cancer she was diagnosed with.
After the wedding was postponed for the last time last year to give her peace of mind and time to fight the cancer, the couple got finally married in June in Puerto Rico.
Fonsi has been by her side supporting her, protecting her, waiting for her. Various sources close to the couple say they have come out of this battle against cancer stronger than before.
The singer has been the one facing the public and the press to protect her and even delayed some of his own production to be with her in the most difficult moments.
The Mexican soap opera actress had one breast removed and has received chemotherapy to eliminate all remaining cancer.
“Life puts a lot of things in your path, and God gives us all we can handle,” said the actress in a statement to press, adding that she is “strong and has faith in God.”
//Source: Voy Music - Online
October 11, 2006
Luis Fonsi, promoter
In a recent interview, the musician said his concert will have a little of everything, “from acoustic and romantic moments to dancing and high energy.”
Recently, Fonsi got married to the actress Asamaris López, with whom he has had a four-year relationship. In Puerto Rico, it’s been called the “Wedding of the Year.”
Fonsi was also chosen again by People Magazine in Spanish as one of the year’s 50 most beautiful people.
But it wasn’t all easy for Fonsi: his wedding with Adamri López was cancelled multiple times, and he went through a difficult time when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
After delaying the marriage one last time last year, so that she would have time and peace of mind to fight against cancer discovered by doctors, the couple finally got married in June in Puerto Rico.
Fonsi has been with her, supporting her, protecting her, waiting for her; according to sources close to the couple, they’ve come out even stronger of this fight against cancer.
The singer has been the one speaking to media to protect her and has even postponed his own work to be with her in the most difficult times.
The Mexican soap opera actress has had one breast removed and received chemotherapy to eliminate all the remaining cancer.
“Life puts a lot of tests in your path, and God gives us all we can handle,” said the actress in a press release, adding that she’s “strong and has faith in God.”
//Source: Voy Music - Online
July 19, 2006
McDonald’s(R) Presents Top Artists in a Multi-Market Summer Concert Tour Supporting RMHC(R)/HACER(R) Scholarship Fund
In keeping with its long record of support to Hispanic higher education, McDonald’s will contribute $3 from each ticket sale from LoMcXimo de la Música to the Ronald McDonald House Charities(R)/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources (RMHC/HACER) Scholarship Program, the largest high school-to-college Hispanic scholarship program in the nation.
The concert tour kicks off August 30, 2006 in Phoenix, Ariz. and makes its last stop in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2006.
“We are extremely pleased to present these five outstanding acts that join us in supporting the cause of higher education for Hispanic students,” said Rick Marroquin, Director of Marketing, McDonald’s USA. “Through LoMcXimo de la Música, McDonald’s is happy to present our customers one of the best concert tours of the summer while continuing our commitment to helping Hispanic students reach their goals of higher education.”
The RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program is a program of Ronald McDonald House Charities and its U.S. Local Chapters. Since the program began in 1985, more than 12,000 Hispanic students have received nearly $14 million in scholarships to support their education.
In the 2005-2006 academic year alone, RMHC and its local Chapters have awarded more than $1.6 million to support the education aspirations of students in more than 40 markets in the United States. Today, RMHC/HACER is one of the largest educational scholarship programs in the country that assists Hispanic students with the transition from high school to 4-year universities. For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities, please visit http://www.rmhc.org or http://www.lomcximo.com.
This year’s lineup features some of the hottest new faces in the Latin music world, including: Frankie J., a Tijuana native who spent four years with the multi-platinum Kumbia Kings before returning to his R & B roots in his debut solo album; Puerto Rico native Luis Fonsi, who broke from his career mode as a balladeer with his 2005 critically acclaimed release, Paso a Paso; Identical twins Natalie and Nicole Albino from Brooklyn known as Nina Sky, whose own compositions are in major radio rotation; Jeannie Ortega, an 18-year old Puerto Rican whose first recording was used in a major feature film and will soon release her debut album on Hollywood Records; and the trio that put Cuban rap on the world map, Orishas.
The LoMcXimo de la Música concert series will visit the following markets:
City
Concert Date
Venue *dates and locations subject to change.
//Source: Hispanic Wire - Online
June 05, 2006
Adamari Lopez, Luis Fonsi's Puerto Rico Wedding
Former N'Sync member Joey Fatone, merengue singer Olga Tañon and "7th Heaven" star/ "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Carlos Ponce were among the 400 guests who gathered at La Iglesia de San Jose in Villa Caparra, Puerto Rico on June 3, 2006 to witness telenovela actress Adamari Lopez, victorious over her fight against breast cancer, wed Latin singing sensation Luis Fonsi.
Ten bridesmaids and groomsmen walked down the aisle before the bride made her grand entrance in a strapless ivory gown by Colombian-born designer Gustavo Arango, which she paired with a lace veil and a dainty tiara.
Following the mid-afternoon ceremony, the newlyweds ventured to the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, where the bride, who had changed into another equally ethereal Gustavo Arango creation, enjoyed performances by Milly Quezada and El Gran Combe de Puerto Rico along with reggaeton, disco and hits of the 80's at a reception decorated with arrangements of orchids, lilacs and white roses by Hojas Siempre Verdes.
After honeymoon getaway, the couple will be busy writing thank you notes for the gifts they received from family and friends from their wedding registries at Macy's, which listed pieces of Villeroy & Boch china and Baccarat stemware, and Neiman Marcus, where a Tumi travel case and Del Conte picture frames were on the wish list.
//Source: Love Tripper - Online
May 30, 2006
Luis Fonsi Offers Exclusive Special ‘Paso A Paso’ On Mega TV
Miami FL - Mega TV welcomes Puerto Rican superstar Luis Fonsi to the center stage on June 1st at 9:00 p.m. for “Paso a Paso”, a unique concert that will air as part of our “Mega Especiales” series.
Having sold over 100,000 records throughout the United States, Fonsi has emerged as the Latin music world’s premier crooner. “Paso a Paso”, his newest and perhaps finest production, will provide an intimate look at the music and lyrics that have touched the hearts and souls of fans and critics alike and crowned this Latin American musician a legend.
“Paso a Paso” will provide Fonsi’s legions of fans in the Miami area the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with this Latin sensation in their own living room. Don’t miss it, only on Mega TV.
//Source: Hispanic Wire - Online
March 30, 2006
Juanes announces Colombia Without Mines concert to be held in L.A.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Colombian rocker Juanes will join other Latin musicians for a concert in Los Angeles in May to benefit children injured by land mines in his homeland.
Among those scheduled to participate in the Colombia Without Mines event are Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Vives, Ricardo Montaner, Ana Gabriel, Juan Luis Guerra, Laura Pausini and Luis Fonsi.
The concert will be held May 24 at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Juanes announced this week. Funds will go to help 500 children in need of artificial limbs.
"I am very thankful to all the artists that have accepted my invitation for this event that will help many victims, especially the 500 hundred children that have been mutilated by the mines and are in need of prosthetics," the 33-year-old singer said in a statement. "By performing at this show, these artists will be able to permanently help the victims."
In the past 15 years, 4,500 people have died as a result of stepping on land mines in Colombia, a country torn by conflict among leftist rebels, right-wing paramilitaries and the army.
The land mines have disabled more than 1,000 people each year, the statement said.
//Source: Yahoo! News - Online
March 28, 2006
World Exclusive: The Return of Adamari López
“Fonsi asked me to get in the car and said to me, ‘The biopsy results are in, and they are positive,’” retells López to People en Español in tears, referring to the day when her fiancé Luis Fonsi told her the news that would change her life forever. Although at that time López did not know how advanced her breast cancer was, nor that she would need multiple tests, operations, evasive treatments, and reconstructive surgeries, she did imagine that the following months would be painful not only for her, but also for her partner.
Ironically, the news arrived the same day Fonsi was starting to record his Paso a Paso album, which he was temped to put a halt. “He thought, ‘I am going to stop doing this for now,’ and I told him, ‘No, don't stop, because this will be your escape,’” explains López. Full of courage, and with the love of her life by her side, the actress started the exhausting treatments; among them, chemotherapy, which made her lose her beautiful hair.
Time has passes, and even though her hair has started to grow back, López still has to undergo additional reconstructive surgeries. For Fonsi, the lesson has been learned. “You never know what tomorrow might bring,” explains the singer.
Now, closer than ever, the couple is eagerly looking forward to preparing for their long-awaited wedding. Without hesitation, the actress states, “I want to live, I want to get married, I want to have children, and I want to continue working. I will not give up.”
All this and more in this edition of PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL, available today.
For more information about this and other exclusive interviews, visit: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL is the leading Spanish-language magazine in circulation. Every month, the publication reaches approximately four million readers, with interesting editorial content that combines coverage from the Hispanic and general world of entertainment, articles on fashion and beauty, and human interest stories. A true pioneer in the field of publications that target the Spanish-speaking community, PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL clearly shows the growing importance of the Hispanic market in the United States.
//Source: Hispanic PR Wire - USA
Dominican Republic press praises his “Paso a paso” concert.
Major Dominican Republic media have praised the performance given by popular singer Luis Fonsi, who was in top form at the “Paso a paso” concert last Saturday at the Teatro La Fiesta in the Hotal Jaragua.
The popular Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi has promised he will give a great concert in the Dominican Republic when he performs on October 14 in the well-known Santo Domingo Theater in that country.
Fonsi will come to the Dominican Republic to perform songs from his recent album, “Paso a paso,” live.
Frankie J, Luis Fonsi, Nina Sky, Orishas, Jeannie Ortega Headline Tour
Five of Latin music’s top names will be touring together as part of McDonald’s(R) 12-market LoMcXimo de la Música concert series. This year’s star-packed bill features Frankie J, Luis Fonsi, Nina Sky, Orishas and Jeannie Ortega appearing in each market. The artists join McDonald’s in support of Hispanic higher education through the RMHC/HACER Scholarship Fund.
Phoenix, AZ Wednesday, August
30 Dodge Theatre
Los Angeles, CA Friday, September 1
Gibson Amphitheatre
San Jose, CA Saturday, September 2
Mexican Heritage Museum
Houston, TX Thursday, September 7
Planeta Bar-Rio
Austin, TX Friday, September
8 Bass Concert Hall
Chicago, IL Saturday, September 10
House of Blues
Miami, FL. Friday, September
15 James L. Knight Center
Orlando, FL Saturday, September 16
Hard Rock Café
Atlanta, GA Sunday, September 17
Tabernacle
Charlotte, NC Thursday, September 21
El Palomino
New York, NY Saturday, September 23
Nokia Theatre Times Square
Washington, DC Sunday, September 24
9:30 Club
The soap opera star shares with People en Español how she battled her terrible illness and where her relationship with singer Luís Fonsi is leading.
In tears, and for the first time since her cancer diagnosis kept her away from the media, Puerto Rican actress Adamari López talks to People en Español about this painful event in her life. Likewise, López shares with the magazine's editors the details of her relationship with the popular singer Luis Fonsi and where their relationship is leading.