Lucero Hogaza León is a Mexican singer and entertainer. She is a multi-platinum singer in Mexico and has sung in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Lucero has sold more than 16 million records worldwide. She is often referred to as "La Novia De América" ("America's Girlfriend"), although that moniker was previously bestowed to Argentina's Libertad Lamarque.
As a child she starred in the popular Mexican children shows Alegrias de Mediodia and Chispita. She went on to release a series of successful albums. Some of her songs peaked on top of most of the Latin charts including the Billboard charts in the US. She received her first leading role in the film Coqueta and went on to film a total of seven movies.
Lucero starred in the leading role of nine Mexican telenovelas and has won more TVyNovelas Awards than any other actress. Lucero has been the hostess of the Latin Grammy Awards on eight occasions, and has been the face of the fundraising show Teletón Mexico.
Birth Name: Lucero Hogaza León
Also Known As: Lucerito, The Americas' Girlfriend
Born: 29 August 1969 (age 55)
From: Mexico City, Mexico
Spouse(s): Manuel Mijares (m. 1997; div. 2011)
Children: 2
Genre(s):
Latin pop,
banda,
dance pop,
regional mexican
Instrument(s):
Vocals
Occupation(s):
Singer,
actress,
television host,
business woman
Active From: 1980-present