J Balvin
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born May 7, 1985), better known as J Balvin, is a Colombian reggaeton singer. He has been referred to as the "Prince of Reggaeton" (from Spanish: "Príncipe del Reggaetón"), and is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with sales of more than 35 million records (albums and singles) worldwide. Balvin was born in Medellín, Colombia. At age 17, he moved to the United States to learn English, where he lived in both Oklahoma and New York. He then returned to Medellín and gained popularity performing at clubs in the city.
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| Full name at birth | José Álvaro Osorio Balvin
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| Claim to fame | Mi Gente
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| Date of birth | 7 May 1985
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| Place of birth | Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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| Occupation | Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer
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PERSONAL DETAILS
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Weight | 174 lbs (79 kg)
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| Tattoo | Tattoos
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Net worth | $16,000,000 USD
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J Balvin is known for his role in the TV special 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (2022) as special thanks.
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