Diego Torres | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Diego Antonio Caccia |
Born | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 9 March 1971
Genres | Pop, pop rock, reggae, rhumba, flamenco |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocal, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1988–present |
Labels | RCA (1993–1996) Sony Music Ariola (1996–2008) Universal Music Latin (2010–2014) Sony Music Latin (2015–present) |
Website | http://www.diegotorres.com/ |
Diego Antonio Caccia, known as Diego Torres, (born March 9, 1971) is an Argentine pop singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. His music is generally categorized as Latin pop, tropical, and rock and roll. He is a member of the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the son of the Argentine icon Lolita Torres.
His work has been well received throughout Latin America and he is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Latin Grammy Award, which he has won three times. His hit single "Color Esperanza," released as an anthem of hope during Argentina's economic depression, has become a standard for school choirs since its release in 2001. He performed it for Pope Francis in 2015.