Alejandro Fernandez: the secrets and truths of the life of "El Potrillo".

This article appeared in instantlymodern.com and has been published here with permission.

He is handsome, millionaire and also sings like the gods. Yes, we are talking about Alejandro Fernandez, one of the most recognized singers of the last decades. "El Potrillo", as he is artistically known, has given us something to talk about on more than one occasion. It seems that his favorite hobbies are partying and creating controversy. In this post we will tell you all about Alejandro, from his beginnings to his most shocking scandals.

Because of Dad's fame?

Famous by inheritance? It is evident that Vicente Fernandez supported his son when he wanted to start his musical career. However, there are those who say that "El Potrillo" achieved success just for being the son of one of Mexico's most important singers.

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The truth is that Alejandro inherited his father's talent and, although he had his father's support during his beginnings, it was his talent that led him to become one of the most recognized singers of the last decades.

A child on stage

It was at the age of five when Alejandro had his first contact with the stage. His father was at a concert and invited him to sing a song with him. It seems that the audience loved the little boy dressed as a mariachi who had a great voice, he was such a sweetheart!

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However, Vicente Fernández did not allow Alejandro to start his musical career at that age because both he and his wife thought that the child's priority should be his studies.

A great support

When Alejandro turned 18 his father invited him to collaborate with him in one of his albums, this was his first official work as a singer. As if that wasn't enough, that same year "El Potrillo" made his debut as an actor with Vicente in the movie Mi querido viejo.

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Vicente Fernández supported his son at all times, and made sure that his musical career got off to a great start. When Alejandro released his first album in 1992, he was already known for his previous work.

The lucky son

Many people think that Alejandro has been the lucky son of the Fernandez family. Why is that? Well, among the sons of Vicente Fernandez he has been the only one who has really achieved success in the music industry.

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It should be remembered that Vicente's eldest son also tried to dedicate himself to music, however, although he had the full support of his father, like his younger brother, he did not have the same acceptance from the public.