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Wilkins (Germán Wilkins Vélez Ramírez) was born on 10 March, 1953 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, is a Puerto Rican singer. Discover Wilkins's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Germán Wilkins Vélez Ramírez
Occupation Singer, composer
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 10 March 1953
Birthday 10 March
Birthplace Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Nationality United States

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Children Javier Vélez

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1953

Wilkins (born March 10, 1953) is a Puerto Rican pop music singer and composer.

Wilkins (birth name: Germán Wilkins Vélez Ramírez was born in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, but raised in Mexico City, Mexico. His father, Germán Vélez Forestier, was a radio announcer and part-time singer (he was Mon Rivera's singing partner at the beginning of Mon's career in El Duo Huasteca). As a child, he enjoyed putting on a "show" for his loved ones, which included his sister Bruni Vélez, who would later become a newscaster and TV journalist in Puerto Rico. Wilkins joined the high school choir where he sang solo. During his free time, he sang as back-up for local groups.

1971

The family returned to Puerto Rico in 1971, and while seeking a degree in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez, Wilkins decided to pursue a formal singing career.

1973

In 1973, Wilkins made his recording debut with an album titled Wilkins (produced by Tito Puente), which was followed in 1974 and in 1975 with the recordings of the albums Por Tu Rumbo (By Your Path) and a second Wilkins, respectively.

The albums' successes were followed by several successful concerts, both in Puerto Rico and Latin America.

Wilkins' music has also been popular in (Germany) and Japan.

Wilkins became the first pop music performer to sing in the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which was only reserved for classical music performers.

1980

In 1980, Wilkins released Respiraré (I Will Breathe) which was named best recording of the year by ASCAP.

He was twice named by Billboard and ASCAP as the singer and composer of the year.

In the 1980s, a dance craze called the "Lambada" (The Forbidden Dance) spread across the world.

Wilkins sang the Latin version of the song, which became a huge success.

1984

In 1984, Wilkins included the "Lambada (Llorando Se Fue)" in his album of 15 tracks titled Una Historia Importante (An Important Story).

1988

In 1988, Wilkins participated in the film Salsa, as a homeless person, starring Robby Rosa alongside the likes of Celia Cruz and Tito Puente.

In the movie, he sang the song "Margarita", which he composed and which is also included in his Paraiso Perdido album.

"Margarita" became one of his greatest "hits" and he won Gold Record Awards in Puerto Rico, Latin America, the United States, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Greece, Egypt, South Africa and the Philippines.

1990

In the 1990s, he released several other successful albums such as Pole-Pole and held a concert in El Morro fortress in San Juan.

1991

In 1991, Wilkins' song "Sopa de Caracol" (Conch Soup), co-produced by Emilio Estefan, reached the German "Hit Parade List" and over 25,000 people attended a concert that he gave in Berlin, after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Wilkins suffered a personal tragedy when his young son Gabriel died of a brain tumor at the age of 19.

Wilkins stayed away from the music world for three years.

1994

He had a son, Gabriel, with his first wife, who died in 1994 of a brain tumor.

1995

In 1995, he recorded El Amor Es Mas Fuerte (The Love is Stronger) which won a "Tu Musica Award" as best album of the year.

He was also awarded the Dominican Republic's Casandra Award that same year.

He then made his official comeback with a sold-out concert at San Juan's Hiram Bithorn Stadium, formerly the biggest concert and sports venue in Puerto Rico.

That same year he also won another Gold Record Award for the recording of Wilkins-Leyenda, which consists of a set of four CDs with 70 songs.

2005

In 2005, Wilkins released his 43rd album, Tu Fan, recorded in Italy.

Wilkins has won over 23 Gold Record and 10 Platinum Record Awards over the years.

2006

In November 2006, Wilkins released a Greatest Hits collection, featuring a DVD with 17 music videos and five new songs, called Disco de Oro: Cuatro Décadas de Éxitos y Cinco Nuevas Canciones.

He said the decision stems from his desire to take care of his nephew (son of Wilkins' sister, Bruni Vélez, who died in 2006) and his mother.

Wilkins has been married four times.

His sister, Bruni Velez, died in 2006 from Lou Gehrig's disease at the age of 55.

Wilkins recorded a song dedicated to her, called "Te Extraño" ("I Miss You") that is included in his latest album "Disco de Oro".

2007

In December 2007, Wilkins held a press conference in Puerto Rico to announce his retirement from music after 40 years of career.