Alicia Villarreal

For the Chilean artist, professor, and curator, see Alicia Villarreal (artist).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Villarreal and the second or maternal family name is Esparza.
Alicia Villarreal
Villarreal performing in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMartha Alicia Villarreal Esparza
Born (1971-08-31) August 31, 1971 (age 53)
San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
GenresRegional Mexican
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1994–2009, 2017–present
LabelsUniversal
Formerly ofGrupo Límite
Spouse(s)
Ezequiel Cuevas
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(m. 1991⁠–⁠1993)​

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(m. 1998⁠–⁠2001)​

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(m. 2003)​

Martha Alicia Villarreal Esparza (born August 31, 1971), known simply and professionally as Alicia Villarreal, is a Mexican singer.

Villarreal participated in different bands in Monterrey, before becoming the lead singer for Grupo Límite in 1994. After nearly eight years of success, Villarreal left the band pursuing a solo career. Villarreal released her first solo album, entitled Soy Lo Prohibido, in 2001.[1]

Villarreal's work has garnered a Grammy nomination and two Latin Grammy Awards, one from her time with Grupo Límite and one as a solo artist.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Bonacich, Drago. "Alicia Villarreal Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Latin Grammy Past Winners Search". Latin Grammy. Latin Recording Academy.