Quick Bio
Don Omar, whose real name is William Omar Landrón Rivera, was born on February 10, 1978, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He is a well-known reggaeton recording artist and actor, and has gained worldwide popularity for his music. Don Omar is also known as “El Ray” and is considered a legend in the reggaeton music industry. He has a huge fan following, particularly in South America.
Career
Don Omar started his career as a pastor at a young age. However, after four years, he left the church to pursue his dream of becoming a musician. He started performing at nightclubs and his friend at the club helped him to compile albums for DJs. He even worked as a backup singer for Hector & Tito.
With the help of Hector and Tito, Don Omar released his first studio album called “The Last Don”. The album was a huge success and even received a Platinum status. The album also featured collaborations with well-known artists like Daddy Yankee.
Don Omar’s second album “King of Kings” received an even better response from the audience and marked the beginning of his association with the “Fast and Furious” franchise. However, in his mid-career, he landed in some trouble regarding a concert duty. After the problem was solved, his third and fourth album were released.
Don Omar has been nominated for many awards and has won a number of them. He has won two “Latin Grammy Awards,” fourteen “Latin Billboard Music Awards,” one “Billboard Music Award,” and three “Premios Lo Nuestro.”
Personal Information
Don Omar is 5 feet 9 inches tall and has short black hair with black eyes. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He is one of the most well-known musicians and actors in the world, particularly in South America, and has a sizable fan base.
Relationship
Don Omar was married to Jackie Guerrido, who is a weather newscaster. However, after three years of their marriage, they filed for divorce. Currently, he is single and not dating anyone.
Net Worth
Don Omar’s net worth is approximately $6 million. He earns most of his money from his concerts and reggaeton music.
Trivia
Some interesting facts about Don Omar include that he used to sing at nightclubs at the beginning of his career and was a member of a Protestant Church in Baymon before leaving to become a musician. Most of his songs and albums are hits and hugely famous all over the world.