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Bobby Pulido
A black and white photo of Pulido wearing a dress shirt tucked in jeans with his cowboy hat on one hand and a microphone on the other. A Keyboardist and his instrument can be seen in the foreground of the photo.
Bobby Pulido at the Chicano Festival 2011, Houston, Texas.
Born
Jose Roberto Pulido Jr.

(1971-04-25) April 25, 1971 (age 52)
Edinburg, Texas, U.S.
Other namesBobby
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active1995 (1995)–present
Spouses
Eliza Anzaldua
​
​
(m. 1996; div. 2013)​
Mariana Morales
​
(m. 2018)​
Children4
Parents
AwardsList of awards and nominations
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • EMI Latin
  • Universal Music Latino
  • Apodaca Records
Websitewww.bobbypulido.com

Jose Roberto Pulido Jr. (born April 25, 1971), known professionally as Bobby Pulido, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is acclaimed for pioneering the dissemination of Tejano music to a youthful audience, subsequently ascending as a teen idol and becoming one of the most influential Tejano recording artists among Mexican-American teenagers.

In 1995, Pulido debuted on the music scene as the frontman of his eponymous band. During the same year, he forged a recording contract with

Top Latin Albums chart and at number three on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album platinum, denoting shipments of 100,000 units. The titular track propelled Pulido into a celebrated Tejano singer, albeit drawing criticism from veteran musicians who opined that his success in the genre derived from the preexisting musical impact of his father, Roberto Pulido
.

Pulido's album Enséñame (1996), which peaked at number two on the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart, garnered him a nomination for the

Auditorio Coca-Cola in Monterrey, the first Tejano artist to achieve this feat. Pulido became the youngest honoree to receive the Orgullo de la Frontera accolade by the Fiestas Mexicanas in February 1999. In 1998, the singer was recognized with the Male Entertainer of the Year award at the Tejano Music Awards
for three consecutive years. By 2000, the waning popularity of Tejano music resulted in Pulido's subsequent albums failing to make an impact on music charts.

In 2003, Pulido made his acting debut, assuming the lead role in the

Fuego en La Sangre and Qué pobres tan ricos
. Pulido encountered commercial disappointment with his album Enfermo de Amor (2007), prompting a three-year hiatus, he resurfaced with the release of Dias de Ayer (2010). Concurrently, Pulido renewed his foray into the acting realm, making a guest appearance in the film Noches Con Platanito.

Life and career

1971–94: Early life and career beginnings

Jose Roberto Pulido Jr. was born on April 25, 1971, in

golden age of Tejano music.[3]

1995–99: Debut album and commercial success

Pulido spearheaded the establishment of his own band, enlisting guitarist Gilbert Trejo, bassist Mike Fox, drummer and uncle Jimmy Montez, keyboardist Rey Gutierrez, and Frank Caballero, who assumed the role of the band's

Top Latin Albums, Desvelado propelled Pulido's eponymous title track, where it peaked at number 21,[9] establishing Pulido as one of the most popular Tejano artists.[10] In April 1996, the album peaked at number nine on the Top Latin Albums chart and number three on the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart.[11] Billboard's John Lannert, lauded Pulido's chart placement as "impressive", hailing the singer as a "fast-rising artist".[12] It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying shipments of 100,000 units in the US. Pulido ended 1996 as the eighth best-selling regional Mexican artist and Desvelado ended the year as the eleventh best-selling regional Mexican album.[13] The album reached sales of 100,000 units by the end of 1999.[2] At the 1996 Tejano Music Awards, Pulido tied first place with Eddie Gonzales for Best New Rising Male Tejano Artists.[14]

In July 1996, Pulido married Eliza Anzaldua, prompting a brief hiatus from his career.

crossover and establish himself as a country music singer.[15] Writing in the San Antonio Express-News, Ramiro Burr affirmed that Pulido's vocals had undergone significant refinement compared to the preceding recordings.[16] Enséñame peaked at number ten on the Top Latin Albums and number two on the Regional Mexican Albums charts. The album generated three Regional Mexican Airplay tracks that secured spots within the top 20; "Enséñame", "Se Murió De Amor", and "La Rosa". The album earned Pulido a nomination for the Tejano Music Award for Male Entertainer of the Year and the Lo Nuestro Award for Regional Mexican New Artist of the Year.[17][18] In collaboration with Graciela Beltrán, the Barrio Boyzz, Emilio Navaira, Pete Astudillo, and Jennifer Peña, Pulido contributed to the rendition of "Viviras Selena" for the 1997 soundtrack to the biopic film about Selena,[19] referred to as the "Queen of Tejano Music" who was shot and killed in March 1995.[20] By 1997, Pulido had gained recognition for his role in introducing Tejano music to a younger demographic in the US.[16]

In 1998, Pulido released his third studio album Llegaste a Mi Vida, where it peaked at number two on the Regional Mexican Albums chart and at number eleven on the Top Latin Albums chart. The only single to appear on the Latin singles chart, "Pedire", peaked at number 28 on the Hot Latin Songs. Llegaste a Mi Vida garnered Pulido five of twelve nominations at the 1998 Tejano Music Awards; winning

Auditorio Coca-Cola in Monterrey, Pulido became the first Tejano grupo musician to accomplish this feat.[23] In March 1999, he released his fourth studio album El Cazador, which produced the top-thirty Regional Mexican Airplay single "Cantarle a Ella". Pulido became the youngest recipient to be awarded the Orgullo de la Frontera from the Fiestas Mexicanas in February 1999. In an April 1999 interview, Pulido expressed interest in recording a Latin pop album, resolutely asserting his disinterest in crossover over and recording English-language albums.[24]

2000–09: Decline in popularity, acting debut, and hiatus

By 2000, Tejano music's popularity continued to wane, despite music critics' projections that the genre would recover by this time.

Easter Seals program.[30] McAllen Mayor Leo Montalvo announced at the event that November 2, 2002, would be "Bobby Pulido Day".[30]

Pulido released his eponymous album, Bobby, which spawned the top 40 US single "Vanidosa". He recorded a

Fuego en La Sangre as himself.[31]

2010–present: Return to music and acting

Bobby Pulido at The Laredo Coliseum in February 2016.

Pulido returned to recording music in 2010 and released Dias de Ayer in March.

music streaming in the popular market.[37] The album was expected to be released only through Pulido's social networking sites to combat piracy.[37] In a May 2016 concert, Pulido performed "Si No Te Hubiera Conocido", a song he recorded with Miguel Luna that was shelved and forgotten during his career.[37] At the 2022 Latin Grammy Awards, Pulido won Best Tejano Album for his album, Para Que Baile Mi Pueblo (2021).[38]

Personal life

Pulido married Eliza Anzaldua in July 1996.

Miami, Florida and enjoys working out, eating healthy, and playing golf; his favorite pastime is playing guitar and he finds composing songs therapeutic.[1]

During his musical career, Pulido's fans questioned his sexuality; he said he is not homosexual but rumors that he had slept with men continued to circulate.[40] Pulido spoke to a Mexican television news program in 2013 and told viewers he is straight and that he has gay fans, which he said did not concern him.[40] In April 2010, media outlets questioned Pulido after he released a music video in which he plays a stereotypical gay male; the singer said he wanted to "try something different [in his music videos]" and defended his gay followers, saying he has nothing against the LGBT community.[41] After Puerto Rican pop singer Ricky Martin came out, Pulido defended Martin's decision, saying "he is living his dreams".[41]

Pulido has been an outspoken opponent of former US President Donald Trump.[42] On his Instagram account, Pulido uploaded a picture of himself "urinating" on Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[42]

Discography

  • Desvelado (1995)
  • Enséñame (1996)
  • Llegaste A Mi Vida (1997)
  • El Cazador (1999)
  • Zona de Peligro (2000)
  • Siempre Pensando En Ti (2001)
  • Bobby (2002)
  • Móntame (2003)
  • Vive (2005)
  • Enfermo De Amor (2007)
  • Dias De Ayer (2010)
  • Lo Mio (2012)
  • Hoy (2016)
  • Para Que Baile Mi Pueblo (2021)

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
1999 ¡Mi Gente! My People! Himself
TV documentary
2003 La decada furiosa Himself
2005
Selena ¡VIVE!
 		Himself Performer
2005
Big Brother Mexico
 		Himself Guest
2006 México grupero Himself TV documentary
2008
Fuego en la sangre
 		Himself Guest starred in three episodes
2012 This Is MY Country, Twin Fiddles and Accordion Himself TV documentary
2013–15 Noches Con Platanito Himself Musical guest, and guest
2014 Qué pobres tan ricos Himself Guest starred in four episodes
2018–present Enamorándonos Himself TV documentary
2018 Las Buchonas El Trueno

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Pulido n.d.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Burr 1999, p. 171.
  3. ^ Burr 1999, pp. 170–171.
  4. ^ Bush n.d.
  5. ^ Burr 1999, p. 170.
  6. ^ Lannert 1995, p. 36.
  7. ^ Burr 1995, p. 42.
  8. ^ Anon. 1995, p. 65.
  9. ^ Anon. 1996a, pp. 42, 45.
  10. ^ Massa 2016.
  11. ^ Anon. 1996b, p. 42.
  12. ^ Lannert 1996, pp. 28, 36.
  13. ^ Anon. 1996c, p. 41.
  14. ^ Anon. 1996d, p. 48.
  15. ^ Verna 1996, pp. 91–92.
  16. ^ a b Burr 1997a, p. 50.
  17. ^ Anon. 1997.
  18. ^ Burr 1997b.
  19. ^ Lannert 1997, p. 30.
  20. ^ Flores 2015.
  21. ^ Anon. 1998a.
  22. ^ Anon. 1998b.
  23. ^ Burr 1998, p. 54.
  24. ^ Anon. 1999, p. 52.
  25. ^ Burr 1999, pp. 16–17.
  26. ^ Lannert 2000, p. 70.
  27. ^ Mayer 2000, p. 201.
  28. ^ San Miguel 2002, p. 150.
  29. ^ San Miguel 2002, p. 132.
  30. ^ a b Dorsey 2002, p. 172.
  31. ^ a b c d e Anon. n.d.a.
  32. ^ Metz 2005.
  33. ^ a b c Gutierrez 2007.
  34. ^ Pulido 2010.
  35. ^ Anon. 2011.
  36. ^ Anon. 2003.
  37. ^ a b c d e Perez 2015.
  38. ^ Medina 2022.
  39. ^ a b Anon. 2013.
  40. ^ a b Reyes 2013.
  41. ^ a b Anon. 2010.
  42. ^ a b Salinas 2016.

Works cited

External links

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