Isabelle (singer)
Isabelle Valdéz Santana (born August 10, 1981), better known as Isabelle, is a Dominican singer of Christian music.[1] She is the Christian music singer with the highest number of nominations for the Soberano Awards (nine times): 2007 (when it was still called the Casandra Awards), 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021,[2] being the winner in the 2021 edition as "Singer of Christian music".[3]
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Birth name | Isabelle Valdéz Santana |
Born | Pimentel, Dominican Republic | August 10, 1981
Genres | Christian music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Christian Zone Life House Music Group Fe Y Obra Music |
Musical career
She made her debut on the music scene in 1998, with his first record production "Algodón", which made him known as one of the most prominent figures of Christian music in the Dominican Republic.
In 2017, singer Isabelle said in a video that she turned down an offer to join the famous group Camila in an interview conducted on the Famosos Inside program on CDN.[4] The news reached the ears of Mario Domm, leader of the group, who in his official Instagram account denied this publication made by Isabelle. Mario Domm withdrew the publication when communicating with Isabelle, because he understood that the news was true, it was not the group itself who contacted the singer, but the group's record label.[5]
His next album, "Tiempos de Cambio", was promoted with various singles since 2017, these being "Por Ti Peleo Yo",[6] a song authored by Juan Carlos Rodríguez of the duo Tercer Cielo,[7] and "Creer En Ti" in 2019.[8]
In addition to being nominated for the Soberano Awards, in 2018 she won three statuettes in the El Galardón Awards, recognition of Christian art and communication in the Dominican Republic, as female singer and song of the year "Por ti peleo yo" (For you I fought). For her 20-year career in music, she received an award from the "Christian Academy of Art Chroniclers", ACCRA.[9] In 2018, Isabelle brought together great artists of Christian and secular music for a great concert entitled "Aquí Estoy" (in English, “Here I am”), an event that would be held for free at the La Victoria Prison.[10]
In 2020, during the world pandemic period declared by the WHO, the singer was very active making social and musical contributions. He started a rescue campaign called "Código SOS" (in English, "SOS Code"), to gather hundreds of people in a prayer of 24 hours of continuous prayer, which has also formed an instant help team with food and medicine, for those who request it through the "Código SOS".[11] The singer also proposed the "Ayuno 7x7", motivating her followers to join in this action of faith, which will last seven days, where Christian music, prayer and praise will be the comfort.[12] Also, Valdez released his song «No me tocará» (in English, "not touch me"), a song of strength for the difficult time the world is experiencing due to the pandemic decreed that same year.[13] Later, together with Sarah La Profeta, they perform a musical theme entitled «No tengo miedo» (in English, “I am not afraid”), with which they seek to carry a message of strength and hope in the midst of the current pandemic.[14]
Discography
Collaborations
She has made collaborations with Tercer Cielo, Marcos Yaroide, René González, Roberto Orellana, Redimi2, Henry G, Ariel Kelly, Johan Paulino, 3C, Dianne de Jesús,[18] among others.
Awards and nominations
She is the singer with the highest number of nominations in the Contemporary Religious Music category of the Soberano Awards,[19] equaled by Marcos Yaroide.[20]
She has been nominated several times for Arpa Awards in Mexico, as Best Album, Best Singer. She has been awarded at the Costa Rica's Unción Awards for Best Album and Best Singer, Best Song; in Panama, as Best Singer and Best Album “Apóyate En Mí”; in Curaçao, as Best Album, Best Singer.
References
- "Buena Musica – Biografía de Isabelle Valdéz". Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- Caribe, El (May 10, 2019). "Isabelle Valdez retorna a los escenarios artísticos con "Creer en ti"". Periódico El Caribe (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- Día, El (June 16, 2021). "Isabelle Valdez gana estatuilla en Premios Soberano". El Día (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- Yonel, Luther. "Cantante Isabelle rechazó oferta del grupo Camila porque solo canta para Dios (Vídeo)". Mundo De Cristo | Música, Vídeos, Medios y Noticias Cristianas (in Indonesian). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- Yonel, Luther. "Isabelle Valdez aclara sobre invitación para unirse al grupo Camila". Mundo De Cristo | Música, Vídeos, Medios y Noticias Cristianas (in Indonesian). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "Isabelle Valdéz anuncia nuevo disco". CristoJuvenil.Com | Actualidad Cristiana (in Spanish). February 6, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- RD, Metro. "Isabelle Valdez con nuevo disco "Por ti peleo yo"". Metro Republica Dominicana (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- Caribe, El (May 10, 2019). "Isabelle Valdez retorna a los escenarios artísticos con "Creer en ti"". Periódico El Caribe (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "Santiagueros nominados a Premios El Galardón 2018". CristoJuvenil.Com | Actualidad Cristiana (in Spanish). March 27, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- RD, Metro. "Isabelle Valdez y amigos realizarán concierto en cárcel La Victoria". Metro Republica Dominicana (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "Cantante Isabelle Valdez ofrece ayuda mediante "Código SOS" por covid-19". Noticias SIN (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "Isabelle Valdez y Ministerio de Defensa regalaron música a Haina en medio del Covid-19". El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) (in Spanish). April 28, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- Noticias, Roberto Cavada (March 31, 2020). ""No me tocará", nuevo tema de Isabelle Valdéz | Video". RC Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "Sarah La Profeta e Isabelle Valdez presentan "No tengo miedo"". Noticias SIN (in Spanish). Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "iTunes – Music – Apoyate en mí by Isabelle". iTunes.
- "iTunes – Music – Algodón by Isabelle". iTunes.
- "iTunes – Music – El Tiempo Llegó by Isabelle". iTunes. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- "Dianne de Jesús presenta nueva versión del tema "Santo" junto a Isabelle Valdéz". Primera Hora (in Spanish). December 20, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "9na. Edición Premios El Galardón se eleva por todo lo alto". Minuto A Minuto (in Mexican Spanish). April 18, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- "Isabelle Valdez celebra dos décadas en la música con seis nominaciones a Premios Soberano". CristoJuvenil.Com | Actualidad Cristiana (in Spanish). March 17, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2021.