Romeo Santos

Anthony "Romeo" Santos, born July 21, 1981, is an American singer, songwriter, and the former lead vocalist of the pioneering bachata group Aventura. Santos has been instrumental in bringing bachata music to a global audience, achieving significant success on Latin music charts and gaining popularity across Europe.

Born in The Bronx, New York, to Dominican and Puerto Rican parents, Santos' musical journey began at twelve when he joined his church choir. His distinctive, soulful voice became a hallmark of Aventura's sound. Despite the group performing in both English and Spanish, their initial impact in the English-speaking media was limited. However, their 2002 hit "Obsesión" achieved remarkable success, topping the charts in Italy for sixteen consecutive weeks.