Agustín Casanova

Agustín Daniel Casanova Sommaruga (born December 14, 1993) is an Uruguayan singer, songwriter and actor. He rose to prominence as the vocalist of the cumbia-pop band Márama, which achieved international success and toured several Latin American countries and Spain.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Casanova and the second or maternal family name is Sommaruga.

Agustín Casanova
Casanova in 2018
Born
Agustín Daniel Casanova Sommaruga

(1993-12-14) December 14, 1993
Cordón, Montevideo, Uruguay
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2014–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Member ofMárama

The group's first album, Todo Comenzó Bailando, reached number one on the charts in Uruguay and Argentina, received the Graffiti Award for Best Latin Pop Music Album, and was certified double platinum by the Uruguayan Record Chamber.[1] In addition to music, he has dabbled in acting, being part of the cast of the telenovela Simona, for which he received a Martín Fierro nomination for Best Newcomer and one for Favorite Actor at the Nickelodeon Argentina Kids' Choice Awards. He served as a judge on the television talent shows Got Talent Uruguay (2020-2022), La Voz Uruguay (2021–present) and La Voz Kids Uruguay (2023).

Early life

Agustín Daniel Casanova Sommaruga was born on 14 December 1993 in barrio Cordón, Montevideo, the third child and only son of Daniel Casanova and Lourdes Sommaruga, a nurse.[2] He attended Colegio Nuestra Señora de Fátima and later the Technological School of the Buceo, where he studied computer science.[3] During his youth he worked in a locksmith and on weekends as an entertainer at children's parties.[4]

Career

2014–2017: Márama

In 2014, Casanova accepted the proposal to be the vocalist of a new band, created by the producer and singer Fer Vázquez.[5] Márama was formed by Ignacio Rodríguez (Percussion), Agustín Duarte (Drums), Lautaro Moreno (Keyboard), Alejandro Vázquez (Keyboard), Matías Besson (Bass), Martín López (Guitar) and Pablo Arnoletti.[6] The group's first singles, "Loquita", "Todo empezó bailando" and "No te vayas" quickly became hits in several Latin American countries.[7][8]

The third single "Noche loca" was a collaboration with Rombai, a group led by Vázquez and Camila Rajchman and also formed in 2014, with which Márama shared the rapid rise to fame, as well as aspects such as the age of the members and the music genre.[9] Both groups reached top 10 in charts in Uruguay and Argentina,[10] and toured together, performing in venues such as the Velódromo Municipal in Montevideo, the Teatro Gran Rex, and Luna Park in Buenos Aires.[11][12]

In 2016, Casanova was announced as celebrity participant for Bailando 2016,[13] the eleventh season of Argentine dance competition Bailando por un Sueño.[14] Partnered by Josefina Oriozabala, he was the sixth dropout of the contest.[15] In June he participated in the documentary film Márama-Rombai: el viaje that revolved around the beginnings of both groups and a joint international tour.[16] A year later he participated in Bailando 2017, together with Florencia Vigna, but later resigned due to "personal reasons".[17] In addition, the group performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.[18]

In late December 2017, it was announced that Márama would go on an indefinite hiatus, although they performed the concerts that were scheduled for the southern summer season of 2018.[19][20] Later, Casanova declared that the dissolution of the group occurred due to Fer Vázquez, its creator "had a fight with the manager".[21]

2018–2020: Acting, first solo singles and Got Talent Uruguay

In 2018, he debuted as an actor in the Argentine telenovela Simona, playing Dante Funes Guerrico.[22] Later, Agustín made a millionaire demand to Fer Vázquez, singer and producer of Rombai and former producer of Márama.[23] In June he released his first solo single "Ando buscando" with Venezuelan singer Chyno Miranda, along with the music video.[24] A month later he released "Bailoteame" with Abraham Mateo and Mau y Ricky.[25]

Casanova with Latin pop duo MYA in 2019

In November 2018 he released his third single "Sin Regreso".[26] That year he also filmed a participation playing Ramiro Salazar in the second season of the television series Millennials, which would be broadcast the following year.[27][28] On January 4, 2019, he released his fourth song, "Bye bye" and in September his fifth, "Tiri Tiri".[29][30]

In September 2019, Casanova confirmed that he would be appearing as a judge on Got Talent Uruguay alongside María Noel Ricceto, Claudia Fernández and Orlando Petinatti.[31][32][33] He was part of the panel in all three series of the show, broadcast in 2020, 2021 and 2022.[34]

In December 2019, Uruguayan band Dame 5 released a joint single with Casanova called "Picoteo".[35] That year, he also played Aladdin in the musical Aladin, será genial at the Teatro Gran Rex.[36]

2021–present: Márama revival and La Voz Uruguay

In September 2021 Casanova announced the revival of Marama with the release of the single "Ya no llora", which debuted at the third position on the Monitor Latino Top 20 chart,[37] and sold out three shows at the Antel Arena in Montevideo.[38]

In November, Channel 10 announced that he would be a coach on La Voz Uruguay, which premiered in March 2022.[39] A year later, in 2023 it was announced Casanova would be a coach in the children's version of the show, La Voz Kids Uruguay alongside Álex Ubago, Valeria Lynch, and the duo of Rubén and Julieta Rada.[40]

Filmography

Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Uruguay Marama - Rombai - El viaje Himself Documentary film

Television roles
Year Title Role Notes Channel
2016 Argentina Bailando 2016 Himself – Competitor Abandonated El Trece
2017 Argentina Bailando 2017 Himself – Competitor Abandonated
Mexico Mi marido tiene familia Himself with Márama Special participation Las Estrellas
2018 Argentina Simona Dante Guerrico Main cast El Trece
2019 Argentina Millennials Ramiro Salazar Special participation (season 2) Net TV
2020–2022 Uruguay Got Talent Uruguay Himself – Judge Channel 10
2022 Uruguay La Voz Uruguay Himself – Coach 4th place
2023 Uruguay La Voz Kids Himself – Coach

Theater roles
Year Title Role Notes
2018 Argentina Simona, en Vivo Dante Guerrico Main cast
2019 Aladin, será genial Aladdin Main character

Discography

With Márama
  • 2014: «Loquita»
  • 2014: «Todo comenzó bailando»
  • 2014: «No te vayas»
  • 2014: «Una noche contigo» ft. Fer Vázquez
  • 2014: «Bronceado»
  • 2015: «Nena»
  • 2015: «Noche Loca» ft. Rombai
  • 2015: «Tal vez»
  • 2015: «Era Tranquila»
  • 2016: «Te amo y odio»
  • 2016: «Lo intentamos»
  • 2016: «Te conozco» ft. Fer Vázquez
  • 2016: «Pasarla bien»
  • 2017: «Vive y disfruta»
  • 2017: «La quiero conocer»
  • 2017: «Que rico baila» ft. Rombai
  • 2021: «Ya no llora»
  • 2021: «No Quiero Verte» ft. Hernán y La Champions Liga
  • 2021: «Nunca Más»
  • 2022: «Aunque te Enamores» ft. Luciano Pereyra
  • 2022: «Todo a la Vez»
  • 2022: «Resaca»
  • 2022: «La Culpa» ft. Nacho
  • 2022: «Nuestro amor regresa» ft. Migrantes

Singles
  • 2018: «Sin regreso»
  • 2019: «Bye Bye»
  • 2019: «2024»
  • 2018: «Tiri Tiri»

Featured in

  • 2018: «Ando buscando» (With Chyno Miranda)
  • 2018: «Bailoteame» (With Abraham Mateo and Mau & Ricky)
  • 2019: «Solito Solo» (With Lérica and Danny Romero)
  • 2019: «Picoteo» (With Dame 5)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2016 Nickelodeon Argentina Kids' Choice Awards Trendy Boy Márama Nominated [41]
2018 Martín Fierro Awards Best Newcomer Simona Nominated [42]
Nickelodeon Argentina Kids' Choice Awards Best Actor Nominated [43]

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