Amaia Montero
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Amaia Montero Saldías (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈmaja monˈteɾo salˈdi.as]; born 26 August 1976) is a Spanish singer and songwriter mainly known as the former vocalist of the Spanish pop-band La Oreja de Van Gogh between 1996 and 2007.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Montero and the second or maternal family name is Saldías.
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Birth name | Amaia Montero Saldías |
Born | (1976-08-26) 26 August 1976 (age 47) Irun (Gipuzkoa), Spain |
Origin | Basque Country, Spain |
Genres | Pop rock |
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Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Sony BMG |
Website | www.amaiamontero.com |
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Amaia has sung in a variety of languages, including Basque, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, French and English.[1] She also wrote some of the most successful singles of the band on their original versions, including "Mariposa" (2000) and "Puedes Contar Conmigo" (2003) among many others. Including her work with the band, Montero has sold over 10 million albums worldwide.[2][3]