Daniel Calderón Biography: Songs, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Awards, Album, Ethnicity, Children

Daniel Calderón is a Colombian singer of vallenato music who rose to fame as the frontman of Daniel Calderón y Los Gigantes.

Known for fusing traditional vallenato rhythms with modern romantic lyrics, he became one of the most recognizable figures in the contemporary vallenato scene, achieving national and international recognition through songs like “Yo Te Vi”, “Duele”, and “Aventura”.

Profile

• Full name: Daniel Alexander Calderón Pulgarín
• Date of birth: 6 August 1984
• Age: 41 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Medellín, Colombia
• Nationality: Colombian
• Profession: Singer, musician, songwriter
• Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
• Weight: 72 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Iván Calderón (father), Diana Pulgarín (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Yeimy Paola Vargas (former Miss Colombia 2003, actress, and model)
• Children: Two sons
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Latino (Colombian)
• Net worth: $2 million – $3 million

Early Life and Education

Daniel Alexander Calderón Pulgarín (41 years old) was born on 6 August 1984 in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Coming from a deeply musical family, his father Iván Calderón is one of Colombia’s most respected producers and composers in vallenato, while his mother Diana Pulgarín encouraged his artistic pursuits.

Daniel showed an early passion for music, recording his first song “Obsesión” at just four years old. He was surrounded by the musical world through his father’s band, Los Gigantes del Vallenato, where he learned the technical and emotional foundations of performance.

Personal Life

Daniel Calderón is married to Yeimy Paola Vargas, an actress, television presenter, and model who held the titles Miss Colombia 2003 and Miss International 2004.

The couple has two sons together and often appears in Colombian entertainment media as one of the country’s most admired celebrity families.

Career

Daniel Calderón began his professional journey with Los Gigantes del Vallenato, the group founded by his father. Under Daniel’s lead, the group evolved into Daniel Calderón y Los Gigantes, blending traditional vallenato rhythms with pop and romantic ballad influences.

Their debut album, Los Gigantes Son Los Gigantes (2003), introduced their energetic style. This was followed by Aire Fresco (2005), which produced hits such as “Me Parte el Corazón.”

The 2007 album Así Somos included the hit “Quién Eres Tú,” marking Daniel’s breakthrough into international markets including Venezuela, Panama, and Ecuador.

In 2009, their album Vía Libre featured the smash single “Yo Te Vi,” solidifying their place in the vallenato mainstream. Subsequent albums such as Alto Voltaje (2011), El Show Máximo Nivel (2013), and Peligroso (2017) demonstrated his consistent evolution as an artist.

By 2022, with Más Gigantes Que Nunca and Dos Épocas (2023), Daniel had become one of Colombia’s most enduring voices in modern vallenato, blending innovation with tradition while touring across Latin America.

Awards and Nominations

• Premios Nuestra Tierra (2008): Nominated for Canción Vallenata del Año for “Aventura”
• Premios Mi Gente TV: Recognized for contributions to modern vallenato
• Premios Upar Awards (2023): Honored for two decades of impact in the genre

Net Worth

Daniel Calderón’s net worth is estimated between $2 million and $3 million USD. Accrued from music sales, live performances, television appearances, streaming royalties, and brand endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @danielcalderonn
• YouTube: Daniel Calderón y Los Gigantes

Discography

• Los Gigantes Son Los Gigantes (2003)
• Aire Fresco (2005)
• Así Somos (2007)
• Vía Libre (2009)
• Alto Voltaje (2011)
• El Show Máximo Nivel (2013)
• De Sur a Norte (2015)
• Peligroso (2017)
• Más Gigantes Que Nunca (2022)
• Dos Épocas (2023)