Joan Sebastian Mexican Singer Born 1951 in Juliantla
Joan Sebastian · singer-songwriter and actor · Mexican
Biography
Born on 8 April 1951 in Juliantla, Joan Sebastian was a Mexican singer. Joan Sebastian died on 13 July 2015 at the age of 64. The recorded cause of death is bone cancer.
Career
Released between 2000 and 2012, 6 albums carry his name. Secreto de Amor (2000) is the oldest release listed, Un Lu*Jo (2012) the newest. He has released music through Musart.
Recognition
Joan Sebastian’s wins include five Latin Grammy Awards (2002, 2003, 2006 and 2008). Other wins include two Grammy Awards (2003 and 2004) and the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame (2006). Among his nominations is the Latin Grammy Award for Best Banda Album in 2000. In all, Joan Sebastian won 12 awards and received one nomination.
Personal life
He was married to Maribel Guardia. He had one child on record.
Discography
6 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Un Lu*Jo | Album |
| 2004 | Dos Grandes | Album |
| 2002 | Afortunado | Album |
| 2002 | Lo dijo el corazón | Album |
| 2001 | En Vivo: Desde la Plaza El Progreso en Guadalajara | Album |
| 2000 | Secreto de Amor | Album |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2008 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song | Estos Celos | Won |
| 2006 | Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2006 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Banda Album | Won | |
| 2004 | Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album | Afortunado | Won |
| 2003 | Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album | Lo dijo el corazón | Won |
| 2003 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Banda Album | Afortunado | Won |
| 2003 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Regional Mexican Song | Won | |
| 2002 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Grupero Album | Lo dijo el corazón | Won |
| 2001 | Lo Nuestro Excellence Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Ohtli Award | Won | |
| Premios Oye! | Won | ||
| 2000 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Banda Album | Nominated |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Por siempre Joan Sebastian | TV series |
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Joan Sebastian at the time of death?
Joan Sebastian died on 13 July 2015 at the age of 64. He was born on 8 April 1951.
What was Joan Sebastian’s cause of death?
According to Wikidata, Joan Sebastian died on 13 July 2015; the recorded cause of death is bone cancer.
What is Joan Sebastian’s nationality?
Joan Sebastian was Mexican, born in Juliantla.
Who was Joan Sebastian married to?
Joan Sebastian’s marriages on record are to Maribel Guardia.
Has Joan Sebastian won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame (2015).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q9012072), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Julio Enriquez · CC BY 2.0
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