Andrés Cepeda Biography: Children, Age, Siblings, Wife, Height, Albums, Net Worth, Facebook, Parents, Songs

Edgar Andrés Cepeda Cediel, born on July 7, 1973, in Bogotá, Colombia, is a celebrated Colombian singer-songwriter and musician whose career spans rock, pop, bolero and romantic ballads.

He began studying piano at age 5 and wrote his first song at 12.

From early days as lead vocalist of the rock-pop band Poligamia, he evolved into a highly successful solo artist.

Profile

• Full Name: Edgar Andrés Cepeda Cediel
• Stage Name: Andrés Cepeda
• Born: July 7, 1973
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Bogotá, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician
• Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
• Parents: Humberto Cepeda, Miryam Cediel
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Elisa Restrepo
• Children: Adria Cediel, Ricardo Jr. Cediel, Nicolás Cediel
• Relationships: Married
• Net Worth: $ 25 million – $40 million

Early Life and Education

Andrés Cepeda was born on July 7, 1973, in Bogotá, Colombia.

He is the youngest of five children born to Humberto Cepeda and Miryam Cediel.

From a very early age, his family environment was steeped in music, which influenced his path.

At age 5 he began piano lessons; by 12 he had already composed his first song, showing early promise for songwriting and musicality.

Andrés Cepeda is of Colombian ethnicity and he practices christianity.

He attended Colegio San Carlos and later Colegio Emilio Valenzuela for his schooling.

During his teenage years, Cepeda, together with school friends, formed the band Poligamia marking the beginning of his public musical career.

His formal training during those years, combined with early exposure to instruments and composition, helped shape his versatile musical style.

Career

Andrés Cepeda’s career started in the late 1980s / early 1990s as the founding lead vocalist of Poligamia, a Bogotá-based rock-pop band.

For about eight years, Poligamia produced four albums and several hit songs that resonated with Colombian youth, establishing Cepeda as a rising star in Latin rock and pop.

After Poligamia disbanded around 1998, Cepeda embarked on a solo career.

In 1999 he released his debut solo album Sé Morir, which marked a shift from rock to romantic pop and ballad styles.

This debut was followed in 2001 by El Carpintero, an album that achieved quadruple-platinum sales in Colombia and confirmed his new musical identity.

Over the years, Cepeda continued to grow artistically by releasing multiple albums, each showing maturity in songwriting and musical range: romantic ballads, bolero, pop, jazz and more.

Some of his notable albums include Canción Rota, Para Amarte Mejor, Día Tras Día, Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida, Mil Ciudades, Trece, and Décimo Cuarto.

His 2009 album Día Tras Día and the 2012 album Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida gave him widespread acclaim and solidified his status as a top romantic pop artist in Latin America.

He later experimented with orchestra-backed live shows, symphonic presentations, big-band arrangements, and acoustic “guitar and voice” concerts, showing his versatility and willingness to evolve.

In addition to recording, Cepeda has toured extensively across Colombia, Latin America, the United States, and Europe, performing in large venues and reaching multiple generations of fans.

He also served as a coach on Colombia’s version of The Voice (La Voz Colombia), mentoring young talent and remaining relevant in contemporary music and television.

In 2023–2025, he continued releasing new music, preparing for international tours, and signing with major labels — reaffirming his enduring influence and commitment to his craft.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @Andrescepeda1
• Facebook handle: Andrés Cepeda
• Twitter handle: @AndrésCepeda1

Personal Life

Colombian singer-songwriter and musician Andrés Cepeda has been married to his long time partner, Elisa Restrepo the couple tied the knot in 2017 and they share three children together, Adria, Ricardo Jr. and Nicolás.

Regarding his height, Andrés Cepeda stands at 5 feet and 9 inches tall which is approximately 1.75cm.

No other information about any of his previous romantic relationships before his marriage to Elisa Restrepo.

Discography

Albums (Selected):

• Sé Morir (1999)
• El Carpintero (2001)
• Canción Rota (2003)
• Para Amarte Mejor (2005)
• Día Tras Día (2009)
• Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida (2012)
• Mil Ciudades (2015)
• Trece (2020)
• Me Estás Haciendo Falta (2021)
• Décimo Cuarto (2023)

Popular Songs / Hits:

• Día tras Día
• Para Amarte Mejor
• Voy a Extrañarte
• Té Conozco
• Canción Rota

Net Worth

Andrés Cepeda’s estimated net worth is $ 25 million – $ 40 million, accumulated through decades of successful albums, songwriting royalties, international tours, live performances, streaming, and involvement in television as a coach and public figure.

His enduring popularity and consistent output have made him one of the wealthiest and most influential Colombian artists of his generation.