Churo Díaz Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Albums, Vallenato, Height

Jorge Iván Díaz Lafaurie also known as Churo Díaz is a talented singer, musician, and vallenato artist known for his powerful voice, romantic and traditional vallenato interpretations, and carrying forward his family’s musical legacy.

Having started professionally in 2004 and achieving success through multiple albums and partnerships with renowned accordionists, he has become a prominent figure in Colombian vallenato music, often called “El Rey Guajiro,” with hits resonating across Colombia and Latin America.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jorge Iván Díaz Lafaurie
• Stage Name: Churo Díaz
• Born: May 29, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Urumita, La Guajira, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombian
• Ethnicity: Colombian
• Occupation: Singer, Musician
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Adanies Díaz
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Claudia Aponte
• Children: J.R., Ivanna Gabriela
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Churo Díaz was born on May 29, 1983, in Urumita, La Guajira, Colombia. He was raised by his parents, known as Mr. and Mrs. Díaz. There is no information about his siblings.

Coming from a family with deep vallenato traditions, his father Adanies Díaz was a recognized singer in the genre. From a young age, Churo showed artistic talent in his hometown, singing in local settings and developing his skills influenced by the regional music scene.

Details about his formal education are kept private. His ethnicity is Colombian, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Churo Díaz first rose to prominence in 2004 when he began his professional career pairing with accordionist Iván Zuleta (his cousin), releasing the album Talento Y Juventud and the single Enamórate.

He later collaborated with Eimar Martínez on albums like A Mi Manera (2006) and Esta Es La Forma (2007), followed by A Paso Firme, La Sociedad (2009) which increased his recognition.

In 2012, he partnered with Lucas Dangond for Pura Adrenalina. A notable release was the 2014 tribute album Homenaje a Adanies Díaz, Te Canto Con El Alma Papá, honoring his father’s hits like Bendita Duda, Marianita, Injusticia, and El Cobarde Del Pueblo.

Since 2015, he has worked with accordionist Elías Mendoza on successful albums including Pal Mundo, Triunfantes, El Rey Guajiro, Viral, A La Carta, Único, and El Fuete (2024), featuring tracks like ¿Qué Haces Por Aquí?, No Vuelvo Contigo, and others that have millions of streams.

His music blends tradition with modern vallenato, earning him a loyal fanbase called “Churistas” and widespread popularity through live performances and digital platforms.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @churo_diaz

Personal Life

Churo Díaz, 42, is known for his faith and family values. He is married to Claudia Aponte and has children including J.R. and Ivanna Gabriela.

He stands at unknown height. He often shares content about his music, performances, personal life, and devotion to God with his audience through an energetic and heartfelt online persona.

Net Worth

Churo Díaz’s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD.

His income primarily comes from music album sales and streaming royalties, live performances and concerts, collaborations with accordionists and other artists, brand endorsements in the vallenato and Latin music scene, and social media partnerships.

Discography

• Talento Y Juventud (2004)
• A Mi Manera (2006)
• Esta Es La Forma (2007)
• A Paso Firme, La Sociedad (2009)
• Pura Adrenalina (2012)
• Homenaje a Adanies Díaz, Te Canto Con El Alma Papá (2014)
• Pal Mundo
• Triunfantes
• El Rey Guajiro
• Viral
• A La Carta
• Único
• El Fuete (2024)