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Rubén Blades Biography
Birth Name:
Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna
Birth Place:
Panama City, Panama
Profession
Singer, actor
Fast Facts
- Moved to the United States in 1974 after graduating from the University of Panama
- Worked in the mailroom of Fania Records, hoping to launch his music career; he eventually became a songwriter for the label
- Ran for President of Panama in 1994, coming in third place
- Made his Broadway debut in The Capeman in 1998
- Served a five year term as Panama's minister of tourism beginning in 2004
- Has an archive named for him at Harvard University
Awards
- 1992Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special: nominated
- 1986Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: nominated
Relationships
- Luís Blades -- Brother
- Roberto Blades -- Brother
- Liza Lebenzon -- Ex-wife
- Rubén Blades Bosques -- Father
- Reuben Blades -- Grandfather
- Emma -- Grandmother
- Anoland Bellido de Luna -- Mother