Get to know the cast of “Santos Bravos,” the HYBE Latin America reality show that culminates in the formation of their first exclusively male Latin group, “Santos Bravos!” HYBE has a long history of creating successful groups, including the K-pop band KATSEYE. Will “Santos Bravos” be the next big thing? The show has narrowed down the contestants to ten, and we want to know who you think will make it into the band! Share your predictions and favorites below! And if you’re interested in seeing “Santos Bravos” perform live, click here to purchase tickets for their showcase at Billboard’s Latin Music Week in Miami.
Kenneth Lavil:
Hi, hello. How are you? I’m Kenneth Lavil. I’m fifteen years old, and I’m from Veracruz, Mexico.
Why am I called Kenneth Lavil? Well, Kenneth is my first name, and Lavil is a fusion of my two last names: Lagunes and Villegas. I took “La” from Lagunes and “Vil” from Villegas, merged them, and that’s how I got Lavil. I really like it. “Corre!” by Jesse & Joy is a song that I really love. I’ve been fond of it since I was little. I fell in love with it even when I couldn’t read or do much else, but I still learned the song. It’s a beautiful track that I always hold close to my heart.
Alejandro:
What I miss most about my dear Lima—my Lima Limón—is definitely the food. Don’t get me wrong, I really like the food in Mexico. I love tacos, but there’s just nothing like a good lomo saltado. One of my earliest memories of making music was when I was around four years old. My older sister, who’s four years older than me, was going to perform at a talent night. I grabbed the microphone—it was bigger than my head—and sang in front of about a hundred people. I still remember the applause, that magical feeling of being on stage. It’s a memory that never left me.
Gabi:
What do I miss most about Puerto Rico? Definitely the rice and beans my grandmother makes.I miss it so much. They make good beans here in Mexico, but they’re not like my grandmother’s.
My family is coming from Puerto Rico to visit me. My mom and dad are both coming. They know how much I’ve sacrificed to be here and how much I’ve improved. It has been a dream of mine since I was little to perform like this, alongside all the incredible artists who will be there.
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