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My Take
Ricardo Montaner earns my full respect for sheer staying power. Argentine-born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, he has been singing since the late 1970s, releasing more than 24 albums and selling an estimated 10 million records worldwide. His 2016 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and later wins confirm a legacy few balladeers match. What strikes me is that nearly half a century in, he remains creatively engaged, including collaborations within his own musical family. Sustaining that kind of relevance across generations is rare, and I applaud him as a genuine pillar of Latin music.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricardo Macaco
- Name (Japanese)
- リカルド・モンタネル
- Reading
- りかるど・もんたねる
- Born
- September 8, 1957 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2009 ASCAP Latin Heritage Award
- 2007 Billboard Spirit of Hope Award
- 2021 Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.ricardomontaneroficial.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/montaner/
- Xhttps://x.com/luch4co
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo%20Montaner
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricardo Macaco born?
Born September 8, 1957 (age 68).
Where is Ricardo Macaco from?
Ricardo Macaco is from Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela.
What does Ricardo Macaco do?
Ricardo Macaco works as singer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.