Born in Mexico City, Castro began in his artistic career alongside his mother, actress Veronica Sainz Castro, in the soap opera El Derecho De Nacer. He went on to work with Silvia Pinal in the stage production of the musical MAME and two soap operas, Mi Segunda Madre and Las Secretas Intenciones.
His first album, Agua Nueva (1992), introduced the hits “No Podras” and the title track which shot the album to #1 on the charts in Puerto Rico, United States and eventually throughout all of Latin America. His second album, Un Segundo En El Tiempo, went platinum in the United States, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Colombia. It opened a huge door for the then 18-year-old when he won Best Song of the Year for “Nunca Voy a Olvidarte” at the Latin Billboard Awards. The album also yielded other hits including “Es Mejor Asi,” “Por Amor A Ti,” and “Nunca Jamas.” With the release of the megahits albums Lo Mejor De Mi (1997), Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor (1999) and Azul (2001), Castro’s career seemed unstoppable.
Mi Amigo el Principe is Castro’s 14th studio album and includes some of legendary icon Jose Jose’s biggest hits, reinterpreted and produced by Rafael Perez-Botija. “Lo Dudo,” “Desesperado” and “Prenso” are just a few of the offerings which blend the original arrangement characteristics of the principal recordings with a contemporary twist. The album, which has has debuted at #1 in the United States, Mexico and Central America, is the continuation of his tribute album to Jose Jose which was released in 2010.
Castro is a beloved international artist who has performed in Spain, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Honduras, Panama, the United States, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, among others.
He has appeared on major television events worldwide including the Viña del Mar, Oye Awards, Premio Lo Nuestro, MTV Awards, Latin Grammys and Billboard Awards telecasts.
Cristian Castro will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Saturday August 18, 2012.
