María Villalón

About

Popular music performer and songwriter who rose to fame after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of Spain's The X Factor in 2007. This exposure led to her signing a recording contract with Sony BMG who released her debut studio album Te Espero Aquí.

Before Fame

She began taking cello lessons at a music conservatory at the age of 10.

Trivia

In 2006, she appeared on the Canal Sur television program Bienvenidos.

Family Life

Her parents Paqui Sánchez and Juan Villalón were both supportive of her career.

Associated With

She competed on Spain's The X Factor which was hosted by Nuria Roca.