Francisco León (Mister Venezuela)

Francisco León
Birth name Francisco José León Bastidas
Born (1981-08-24) August 24, 1981
Caracas, Venezuela
Origin Venezuela
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, Model, Television presenter
Years active 2004–present
Labels Sony Music Columbia
Website

Francisco José León Bastidas (born in Caracas, Venezuela on September 24, 1981) is a Venezuelan model, singer and television host who won the title of Mister Venezuela[1][2] in 2004 where he represented Amazonas state.

Early Life

Francisco began his studies at the School of Arts of the Central University of Venezuela. From a young age, he began performing in small roles in theater and musicals. In 2003, he began his modelling career with several modelling agencies.[3]

Career

In 2004, Francisco participated in the Mister Venezuela where he won the crown that year. This gave him a chance to enter the television world where he participated in various shows such as Portada's where he served as a TV host between 2005 and 2007.[4][5]

He released his first album in 2008 titled Te Invito a Vivir produced by sony Music. It received Gold and Platinum certification in Venezuela.[6] In 2013, he represented Venezuela in the 2013 edition of the Viña del Mar International Song Festival held in Chile.[7]

In 2015, he releasaed his second album Llegó La Hora.[8][9]

Discography

References

  1. ""Quien no arriesga, no gana"". Estampas.com. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  2. "Elección Mister Venezuela 2004". Bellezas Venezolanas. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  3. "Biografía". FranciscoLeon.com. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  4. "Francisco León retorna a "Portada's" luego de ocho años de ausencia". el-diariodelara. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  5. "Francisco León regresa como animador a Portada´s". notitarde.com. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  6. "Francisco León: "No me molesta para nada que digan que no canto"". ElUniversal. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  7. "Canción finalista y representante de VENEZUELA en la 54 edición del Festival de Viña del Mar". YoSoyVenezolano. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  8. "FRANCISCO LEÓN ESTRENA "LLEGÓ LA HORA"". SonyMusic.com. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  9. "Francisco León: "Sube" en la radio". DiarioLaVoz. Retrieved 23 August 2016.

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Preceded by
Andrés Mistage
Mister Venezuela
2004
Succeeded by
José Ignacio Rodríguez
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