Fito Páez

Argentine musician and filmmaker

Fito Páez - Argentine musician and filmmaker
Born

March 13th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Argentina

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An influential figure in Latin American rock music, this artist began his career in the 1980s and became known for blending various musical styles. The release of the album 'El Amor Después del Amor' in 1992 marked a significant milestone, achieving widespread popularity in Latin America. The artist has also ventured into filmmaking, directing the movie 'Vivir En El Océano' which reflects personal and artistic themes. Numerous awards have been received, including Latin Grammy Awards for contributions to music.

Released the album 'El Amor Después del Amor'

Directed the film 'Vivir En El Océano'

Won multiple Latin Grammy Awards

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