
Chayanne
Acting
Born: June 28, 1968
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Biography
Elmer Figueroa de Arce, better known as Chayanne, was born in Puerto Rico, the third of five siblings. He is married to Venezuelan Mariana Elizabeth "Marilisa" Maronesa de Figueroa, with whom he has a son, Lorenzo Valentino and a daughter, Isadora Sofia. Chayanne debuted as a singer at ten years of age, becoming a part of a Menudo-type group "Los Chicos." His recording career includes 14 albums/CDs, 5 of these with Los Chicos and 9 others as a solo performer; all in Spanish. As an actor for television he worked on the popular soap opera "Pobre Juventad, " he was also the star of "Tormento," "Sombras del Pasado," "Provocame" and "Gabriel". As an actor in films he was featured in the Jacobo Morales film Linda Sara, opposite ex-Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. "Dance With Me" was his first English acting job where his undeniable charm and expertise on the dance floor served him well.
Also Known As
- Elmer Figueroa Arce
- Elmer Figueroa de Arce
Known For

September 08, 1997

August 21, 1998

January 08, 2002

September 20, 1998

January 12, 1995

July 25, 1994

February 14, 1963

January 07, 1996

December 02, 2007

February 07, 2012

February 14, 2016

July 02, 2001