María José Quintanilla

About

Mezzo-soprano vocalist of ranchera and pop music whose album México Lindo y Querido was eight-times certified platinum. Her follow-up album, Canta America, was twice certified platinum. She became a panelist for the morning show Mucho gusto.

Before Fame

Her music career began after performing on the TV program Rojo Fama Contrafama. She had previously been part of a children's group called Los Maipucitos.

Trivia

She acted on stage in a production of The Wizard of Oz in the role of Dorothy. She was featured in a 2006 movie called Rojo, la pelicula.

Family Life

She was born in Maipú, Santiago, Metropolitan Region, Chile.

Associated With

Juan Gabriel contributed to her second album Canta America.