Christian Chávez
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| Christian Chávez | |
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| Birth name | José Christian Chávez Garza |
| Also known as | Christian Chavez |
| Born | August 7, 1983 |
| Origin | Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Genre(s) | Latin pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician Actor |
| Instrument(s) | Singing Vocals Guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label(s) | EMI |
| Associated acts | RBD (2004-present) Clase 406 (2002-2003) |
Christian Chávez (born José Christian Chávez Garza on August 7, 1983 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico) is a singer and actor best known for his role as Giovanni Méndez López in Rebelde.
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[edit] Career
The success of Mexican telenovela Rebelde led to the band RBD, which is gaining success in the United States. Although Chávez became famous with Rebelde, he appeared in another popular telenovela, Clase 406 as Fercho along with his Rebelde co-stars Dulce María, Anahí, and Alfonso Herrera. In June 2007, he appeared briefly in the stage show "Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar", and in May 2008 he is slated to act a role in the show with puppets Avenida Q (the mexican version of Avenue Q).
[edit] Personal life
In the beginning of March 2007, Chávez was pictured signing documents and exchanging rings with a man (the pictures had been taken in 2005, the year in which gay marriages became legal in Canada). Chávez said in March 2007, the photos showed a part of him that he had not been willing to discuss previously for fear of rejection, of criticism, but especially because of his family and the consequences being gay would bring.[1][2]
On 30 March 2007, after Chávez's announcement of being gay, Ricky Martín told The Associated Press of his solidarity with Chávez's public declaration, saying, "Life is too short to live closed up, guarding what you say...(Chávez) has to be free in many aspects. I wish him much strength."[3]
In 2007 the singer was arrested for attempting to buy a marijuana cigarette in New York, he apologized for the event, later his band members would make a statement giving him their support even though he had made a mistake.
In September of 2007 Chavez was accused of being abusive to husband BJ Murphy. He denied the rumors as a "vile lie designed to hurt his career."[4]
In February 2008, Chávez fainted during an RBD concert in San Salvador, El Salvador. He was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for dehydration.
[edit] Discography
[edit] With RBD
- Spanish Studio Albums
- Rebelde (2004)
- Nuestro Amor (2005)b
- Celestial (2006)
- Empezar Desde Cero (2007)
- English Studio Albums
- Rebels (2006)
- Portuguese Studio Albums
- Rebelde (Edição Brasil) – Portuguese version of Rebelde (2005)
- Nosso Amor Rebelde – Portuguese version of Nuestro Amor (2006)
- Celestial (Versão Brasil) – Portuguese version of Celestial (2006)
- Live Albums/DVDs
- Tour Generación RBD En Vivo CD/DVD (2005)
- Live In Hollywood CD/DVD (2006)
- ¿Que Hay Detrás de RBD? (2006)
- Live In Rio (2007)
- Hecho En España CD/DVD (2007)
- Rebelde DVDs
- Rebelde: Primera Temporada (2006)
- Rebelde: Segunda Temporada (2007)
- Rebelde: Tercera Temporada (2007)
- Compilations
- RBD: La Familia (2007)
[edit] References
- ^ Mexico rocked by gay pop-star
- ^ Message from Christian Chavez on March 1st, 2007
- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/arts/AP-People-Ricky-Martin.html "Ricky Martin Defends Gay Musicians"
- ^ Christian Chávez niega haber abofeteado a su pareja : People en Español
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