Christopher von Uckermann

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Christopher von Uckermann
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Background information
Birth name Christopher Alexander Luis Casillas von Uckermann
Born October 21, 1986 (1986-10-21) (age 37)
Mexico City, Mexican Federal District
Genres Latin pop, pop, alternative
Occupation(s) Actor, singer-songwriter
Years active 1993–present
Labels Uckermann Musica (Independent)
Associated acts 2004–2009 RBD
Website www.uckermannia.com
Notable instruments
Vocals, drums, guitar, beatboxing, piano

Christopher Alexander Luis Casillas von Uckermann (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkɾistofeɾ alekˈsander luˈis kaˈsiʎaz βon ˈukerman], born October 21, 1986), better known as Christopher von Uckermann, is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actor, best known as a member of the pop band RBD.

Biography

Christopher Alexander Luis Casillas von Uckermann was born in Mexico City to a Mexican father and German-Swedish mother. He started his acting career when he was just 2 years old in TV commercials.

Acting career

In 1999 he was cast in El diario de Daniela. He then starred in Amigos X Siempre in 2000, alongside Spanish Mexican singer/actress Belinda Peregrín. In 2001 he acted in and wrote the theme song for the series Aventuras En El Tiempo.

In 2004 he was cast in Rebelde, a remake of the famed Argentinean series, Rebelde Way. He played Diego Bustamante, a student in the fictitious "Elite Way School", with dreams of becoming a musician. The show ran from 2004–2006, totaling 440 episodes.

Following the success of Rebelde, in 2007, Televisa released RBD: La Familia, which starred the members of RBD. The sitcom was based on the fictional lives of the members of RBD. The characters of the series were not based on the band's characters in Rebelde, but intended to be similar to the actors' real personalities. The show ran from March 14, 2007 – June 13, 2007, and only lasted 13 episodes.

He is currently starring in the hit TV series of mystery and science fiction Kdabra, produced in Latin America by Fox. The series is filmed in Colombia at the Majestic Hotel. Already airing throughout Central and South America, eastern Europe and Japan, Kdabra is the centerpiece of Fox's new Spanish language television network in the US debuting in August, MundoFox.

Music career

The success of Rebelde, launched RBD. To date RBD has made 9 studio albums, including albums in Spanish, Portuguese and English. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide, and have toured across Mexico, South America, Serbia, Romania, the United States, and Spain.

Uckermann composed 'Sueles Volver, for RBD's fourth Spanish language album, Empezar Desde Cero.

On August 15, 2008, RBD released a message telling fans that they had decided to split up. They went on one final tour, Gira Del Adios World Tour which ended in early 2009.

In February 2009, Uckermann announced that he would be releasing a new song as a solo artist, produced by Rudy Maya. The song, entitled Light Up the World Tonight, was officially released on iTunes in March 2009.

Uckermann recorded his debut solo album "SOMOS" in several cities throughout the world. The album was released November 2010 and sold well throughout the US, Mexico and Brazil. In February 2012 Uckermann released an English language single entitled "Million Dollar Man". Uckermann is currently recording his follow up solo album in Los Angeles, Mexico, New York, Stockholm, Rio de Janeiro and London and is planning a US tour in September–October 2012 in conjunction with the release of his new album.

Personal life

Von Uckermann has dated singer and actress Belinda. He was also in a brief relationship with bandmate Anahí, and dated Spanish actress Marián Zapico in 2011. He's been in a relationship with TV presenter and actress Natalia Tellez, whom he worked with in Rebelde, since 2014. They live together in Mexico City.

Discography solo

Studio albums

Singles

  • 2010: Sinfonía (music video)
  • 2011: Apaga La Máquina
  • 2011: Right Now
  • 2012: Million Dollar Man
  • 2013: Sueño Surreal

Promo singles

  • 2008: Light up the World (live music video)
  • 2009: Vivir Soñando (music video)
  • 2010: Viver Sonhando
  • 2011: Supernova
  • 2011: Nos Van a Escuchar

Tours

Discography with RBD

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Main article: RBD discography
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