Photo: Camilo / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Camilo is one of the most distinctive voices in modern Latin music, instantly recognizable from that signature falsetto and his playful, romantic songwriting. Born in Medellin in 1994, he built a reputation as a songwriter for others before exploding as a solo star, and the haul of six Latin Grammy Awards plus Grammy nominations backs up the craft. What I love is how unashamedly wholesome and joyful his music is, leaning into love and family rather than the usual posturing. His mustachioed image and devoted online presence made him a genuine cultural figure. He's proof that sincerity can still be a superpower in pop.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Camilo
- Name (Japanese)
- カミロ (歌手)
- Reading
- かみろ (歌手)
- Born
- March 16, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
- Occupation
- singer / actor / record producer / songwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2020 Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Song
- 2021 hispanoamericano Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- 2021 Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Song
- 2021 Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance
- 2021 Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song
- 2023 Latin Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Camilo born?
Born March 16, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Camilo from?
Camilo is from Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.
What does Camilo do?
Camilo works as singer, actor, record producer, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.