Ari Borovoy (born May 29, 1979, in

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children's group La Onda Vaselina which evolved into the successful

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group

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. As a songwriter, he had a hand in creating several of the group's biggest hits, including "Aum Aum," "Shake Shake," "Te Necesito" and "No Me Voy." He has also recorded solo albums, starred on

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and in films. OV7 disbanded in 2003 and the OV7 brand remained inactive until Borovoy and five members reunited in 2010.Cordova, Randy.
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''. 1 April 2012. During the interim, Borovoy launched a solo career, starting with an acting role on the

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telenovela '' Clap... El Lugar De Tus Sueños''. His first solo album, ''

Ari Borovoy Ari Borovoy (born May 29, 1979, in Mexico City) is a founding member of the Latin music (genre), Latin music children's group La Onda Vaselina which evolved into the successful Latin pop group OV7. As a songwriter, he had a hand in creating sever ...

'', appeared in 2005, with the single "Booming" emerging as a hit.Ari prepara video de su segundo sencillo
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'' 10 April 2007 Borovoy had a hand in writing nine of the album's tracks."Ari Borovoy," liner notes, Sony Music, 2005 Borovoy's second solo album, '' Pasajero,'' was released in 2008. The disc was issued under Borovoy's own label, BoBo Producciones, and he produced the album and wrote five songs. The first single was titled "Vivo" Ari Borovoy biography on EsMas.com
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Personal life

Borovoy's father is Mexican while his mother is

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. He has two siblings, Jack and Denise. He is also

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's cousin. On December 4, 2010, he married Arlett Kalach in a civil ceremony in Mexico City; on January 15, 2011, the two renewed their vows in a Jewish ceremony.Ari Borovoy se casa con Arlett Kalach
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''. 18 January 2011. In October 2012, Borovoy announced that the couple was expecting their first child.
'' EnElShow.com'' 2 October 2012 The baby is due in April.

Solo discography

* ''

'' - 2005 * '' Pasajero'' - 2008

TV roles

* ''

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'' - 2003 * '' RBD La Familia'' - 2007 * ''

Verano de Amor ''Verano de amor'' (English title: ''Summer of Love'') is a Mexican telenovela produced by Televisa. It is a remake of a famous Argentine telenovela, ''Verano del 98'', adapted for the Mexican audience. It premiered on February 9, 2009, and ended ...

'' - 2009

Films

* ''Cuatro Labios'' - 2006 * ''Deseo'' - 2013

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Borovoy, Ari 1979 births Living people Mexican male film actors Mexican people of Costa Rican-Jewish descent Mexican pop singers Mexican male songwriters Male songwriters Singers from Mexico City Latin pop singers Jewish singers Jewish male actors Mexican Jews Male actors from Mexico City 21st-century Mexican singers 21st-century Mexican male singers