Alicia Villarreal
Alicia Villarreal | |
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Villarreal performing in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Martha Alicia Villarreal Esparza |
| Born | August 31, 1971 San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico |
| Genres | Regional Mexican |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–2009, 2017–present |
| Labels | Universal |
| Formerly of | Grupo Límite |
| Spouse(s) |
Ezequiel Cuevas
(m. 1991–1993) |
Martha Alicia Villarreal Esparza (born August 31, 1971), known simply and professionally as Alicia Villarreal, is a Mexican singer.
Villarreal participated in different bands in Monterrey, before becoming the lead singer for Grupo Límite in 1994. After nearly eight years of success, Villarreal left the band pursuing a solo career. Villarreal released her first solo album, entitled Soy Lo Prohibido, in 2001.
Villarreal's work has garnered a Grammy nomination and two Latin Grammy Awards, one from her time with Grupo Límite and one as a solo artist.