Erasmo Catarino González Bernal (born November 25, 1977,

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), is a Mexican singer and the first-place winner on the popular Mexican television show '' La Academia 4'' (2005). He was selected as the winner by the public.

Early life

Erasmo Catarino González is an indigenous

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and speaks the

language fluently. He is married to Karla Sandoval. Before entering La Academia, González was a schoolteacher, teaching second grade in a primary school for Nahuatl children in Xalpatlahuac, Guerrero. He studied elementary education in

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, and received his teaching degree there.

Success

Since he appeared on ''La Academia'' he has performed in several genres, but prefers "rancheras" especially. On July 3, 2005 he became the winner of the fourth Generation. He competed on the Mexican television program '' Desafío de Estrellas'' (2006), in which 32 of the best young Mexican singers vied for the top spot and three million pesos. Erasmo won second place; first place went to Toñita, a singer from Veracruz, from ''La Academia'' 1. His first album, "Erasmo: El Conde de Xalpatlahuac" was released in December 2005 selling more than 100,000 copies. His second album, "A Toda Banda", went on sale in mid-2006, achieving gold status weeks after the release. On June 26, 2007 Erasmo released his third album which consists of six covers and six new songs. He is one of the few alumni from La Academia to win a muse from Premios Oye! alongside Nadia, Yahir, Yuridia and Víctor.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

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