Ángela Aguilar Álvarez Alcalá is a Mexican-American singer. She was born in Los Angeles while her mother was accompanying her father, Pepe Aguilar, on tour.

Aguilar gained notable recognition after performing “La Llorona” at the 19th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2019.

Her grandparents are the actors and singers from the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre.

Her debut solo studio album, Primero Soy Mexicana (2018), was met with critical acclaim and success.

She has been nominated for a Grammy Award and two Latin Grammy Awards, becoming one of the youngest artists nominated for both awards.

In 2012, at just nine years old, Aguilar released Nueva Tradición, alongside her brother, Leonardo. It featured four songs by Leonardo and four by Ángela.

In 2016, Aguilar participated in the BBC 100 Woman festival in Mexico City. At just 13 years old, she was the youngest performer, she told BBC News that the music industry was dominated by men and hoped it would change.

On July 23, 2019, Aguilar released an exclusive cover performance of “Shallow” on the Recording Academy’s YouTube page, with permission from the songwriter, Lady Gaga.

Aguilar released a tribute album to American singer, Selena, titled Baila Esta Cumbia on January 31, 2020. On September 24, 2021, she released her third album, Mexicana enamorada.

What happened to Angela Aguilar? 

Angela Aguilar was harmed during the live event when she tripped on the floor and fell.