Blas Cantó Biography: Age, Eurovision, Songs, Albums, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Instagram

Blas Cantó Moreno, known professionally as Blas Cantó, is a Spanish singer and songwriter who first gained prominence as a member of the boy band Auryn from 2009 to 2016.

He embarked on a solo career in 2017, achieving success with his debut album Complicado (2018), which topped the Spanish Albums Chart.

Cantó is widely recognized for representing Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song “Voy a quedarme” and for winning the fifth season of Tu cara me suena in 2017. His versatile voice and collaborations with artists like Kelly Clarkson and Pastora Soler have solidified his status as a prominent figure in Spanish pop music.

Profile

• Full Name: Blas Cantó Moreno
• Stage Name: Blas Canto
• Born: 26 October, 1991
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Ricote, Murcia, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Singer-songwriter, Actor
• Height: 1.71 m
• Parents: Juan Cantó, Luisa Moreno
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Blas Cantó Moreno was born on October 26, 1991, in Ricote, Murcia, Spain.

His parents, Juan Cantó and Luisa Moreno, supported his early passion for music, though his father passed away in 2020. Information about siblings is not publicly known.

While specific details about his formal education are limited, Cantó attended local schools in Molina de Segura before focusing on his music career, starting with vocal training and talent competitions at a young age.

He is of Spanish ethnicity, and his religious affiliation is Christianity.

Career

Blas Canto began his career at age eight, winning the regional Veo Veo talent contest in Murcia in 2000, later securing a national win in 2002 and a third-place finish internationally.

In 2004, he competed in Eurojunior for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Sentir,” reaching the national final but losing to María Isabel.

His early exposure led to the formation of the boy band Auryn in 2009, alongside Álvaro Gango, Carlos Marco, David Lafuente, and Dani Fernández. Auryn’s debut single “Breathe in the Light” and album Endless Road, 7058 (2011) reached Spain’s top 10, with subsequent albums Anti-Heroes (2013) and Circus Avenue (2014) earning platinum certifications.

Auryn’s success included a 2013 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Spanish Act and a top-three finish in the 2011 Destino Eurovisión for Eurovision.

After Auryn disbanded in 2016, Cantó joined Tu cara me suena, winning the fifth season in 2017 with performances as Cher and Raphael, boosting his solo career. His debut single “In Your Bed” (2017) marked his solo launch, followed by the platinum-certified “Él no soy yo” (2018).

His album Complicado topped the Spanish Albums Chart, and in 2019, he was selected to represent Spain at Eurovision 2020 with “Universo,” though the event was canceled due to COVID-19.

In 2021, Cantó represented Spain at Eurovision with “Voy a quedarme,” a ballad dedicated to his late grandmother, placing 24th.

Post-Eurovision, he released “Americana” with Echosmith and singles like “El bueno acaba mal” (2022) for his second album El Príncipe (2023).

As of 2025, he contributes to Zapeando on laSexta, hosting a segment on summer music hits, and competed in Bake Off: Famosos al horno (2024). His collaborations with artists like Kelly Clarkson and NIA, along with his acting role as Lou in the Spanish dub of UglyDolls (2019), highlight his versatility, maintaining his influence in Spanish pop.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @blascanto
• Facebook Handle: Blas Cantó
• Twitter Handle: @BlasCanto

Personal Life

Blas Canto is single and has not publicly confirmed any romantic partners, preferring to keep his personal life private. He has no children.

Discography

• Complicado (2018, Album)
• “Universo” (2020, Single)
• “Voy a quedarme” (2021, Single)
• “Americana” (feat. Echosmith) (2021, Single)
• El Príncipe (2023, Album)
• “Casualidad” (feat. María Parrado) (2025, Single)

Net Worth

Blas Canto has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million USD.

His wealth is primarily derived from music sales, including his chart-topping album Complicado and platinum-certified singles, as well as earnings from tours and television appearances on Tu cara me suena and Zapeando.