Guillermo Dávila
Template:Infobox musical artist 2Guillermo Dávila (born 18 march 1955, in Caracas) is a Venezuelan actor and singer who has acted in many telenovelas.
After starting his career in theatre in the 1970s, Dávila first gained national fame in a telenovela called Ligia Elena, becoming famous internationally in 1983, when he starred in its sequel, Nacho, for Venevision. He played the eponymous main character. He then went to Puerto Rico, where he starred alongside Ivonne Goderich in the 1984 soap opera Diana Carolina for WAPA-TV. The series' titled song, "Toda La Luz", became a number-one hit for him.
Dávila's international stardom somewhat faded after that, but he remained busy at home with numerous soap operas television shows, and album releases, until 1992 When he made a comeback to the international arena with another soap opera, Cara Sucia.
As a singer, Dávila has released over ten albums, some of which reached international platinum or gold status. He sang the songs on the soundtracks for nearly all the soap operas he starred in.
Dávila had a huge international hit in 1989 when he recorded a duet with pop sensation Kiara, the single was called "Tesoro Mío" (My Treasure) was from the soap opera Telenovela "La Revancha".
Dávila remained a popular star at home, as he was called "The Idol of this Generation" by many of his peers.
Dávila marries a third time. Second time he was married with Chiquinquirá Delgado. He has two teenage daughters(Daniela and Maria Elena) and a son(Guillermo). He spends much time between Caracas and currently resides in his home in Miami.
Discography
- Guillermo Dávila (1982)
- Un Poco de Amor (1983)
- Definitivamente (1984)
- Cantaré Para Ti (1985)
- Guillermo Dávila 5 (1988)
- Éxitos Y Algo Más (1990)
- Tuyo (1990)
- Por Amarte Tanto (1993)
- Dulce Enemiga Y Otros Éxitos De Guillermo Dávila (1995)
- Días de Pasión (1998)
Singles
| Year | Song | Hot Latin Songs | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "Tesoro Mío (with Kiara)" | 3 | Éxitos Y Algo Más |
| 1990 | "Ábreme La Puerta" | 39 | |
| 1991 | "Yo Necesito Más De Ti" | 17 | Tuyo |
| 1993 | "Por Amarte Tanto" | 31 | Por Amarte Tanto |
| 1993 | "Cuando Se Acaba El Amor" | 5 | |
| 1994 | "Barco A La Deriva" | 30 |
Notable television roles
- Ligia Elena
- Nacho (soap opera) (1983)
- Diana Carolina (1984)
- Cantaré Para Ti (soap opera) (I Will Sing For You)(1985)
- El Sol Sale Para Todos (The Sun Rises For Everyone) (1986)
- Fabiola (1989) (again with co-star Alba Roversi)
- Adorable Mónica (Adorable Monica)(1990)
- Cara Sucia (Dirty Face) (with Sonya Smith)(1992)
- Dulce Enemiga (Sweet enemy) (1995) with Gigi Zancheta
- Contra Viento y Marea (Against all odds) with Ana Karina Manco
- Suenos (Dreams) (1999)
- Felina (Cat) (2001), his last main role in soap operas.
- Cosita Rica (Beautiful Girl) (2004), special appearance.
- Cuidad Bendita (Blessed City) (2006)
- Toda Una Dama (The Lady) (2007)
- Nadie Me Dira Como Quererte (The Way About Her) (2008)
Notable songs
- Barco a la Deriva (Drifting Boat)
- Llevo Perfume a Ti (I Carry Your Scent)
- Yo Necesito Más de Ti (I Need More of You)
- Sin Pensarlo Dos Veces (Without Thinking of It Twice)
- Por Amarte Tanto (Because I Love You So Much)
- Toda La Luz (All of The Light)
- Juego Abierto (Open Game)
- Tesoro Mío (Duet with Kiara) (Treasure of Mine)
- Sólo Pienso en Ti (I Only Think of You)
- No Voy a Mover un Dedo (I Won't Move a Finger)
- Cantaré Para Ti (I Will Sing For You)
- Me Fascina (It Fascinates Me)
- Ábreme La Puerta (Open the Door for Me)
- Cuando Se Acaba El Amor (When Love Ends)
- Fabiola
- Enamorándome Más De Ti (I'm Falling More in Love with You)
- Vuelve A Ser Mía Otra Vez (Be Mine Again)
- Cada Cosa En Su Lugar (Everything In its Place)
- Dulce Enemiga (Sweet Enemy)
- Tiempo Libre (Free Time)
- Días de Pasión (Days of Passion)
- Dejate Amar (Let Yourself Be Loved)