Leire Martínez
Spanish singer, songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Ochoa.
Leire Martínez Ochoa (born 22 June 1979 in Errenteria, Gipuzkoa), is a Spanish singer, songwriter and the current lead vocalist of the band La Oreja de Van Gogh after Amaia Montero's departure in 2007.
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Birth name | Leire Martínez Ochoa |
Born | (1979-06-22) 22 June 1979 (age 44) Rentería, Gipuzkoa, Spain |
Origin | Basque Country, Spain |
Genres | Pop/Rock |
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Instrument(s) | Voice |
Years active | 2008 -present |
Labels | Sony BMG |
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She participated in the television show Factor X in 2007 performing covers of Julieta Venegas, Vanessa Paradis and Lisa Stansfield. She was eliminated on the 6th week. In 2008, after her performances in Factor X, Leire was selected to replace Amaia Montero in La Oreja de Van Gogh.[1] With Leire, the band has released the albums A las cinco en el Astoria,[2] Cometas por el Cielo, El planeta imaginario, and Un susurro en la tormenta.