Ricardo Montaner Biography: Songs, Wife, Ethnicity, Age, Awards, YouTube, Net Worth, Height

Ricardo Montaner (born Héctor Eduardo Reglero Montaner) is an Argentine-born Venezuelan singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in Latin America during the late 1980s and 1990s with emotive ballads and pop songs.

His breakthrough came with hit singles such as “Tan Enamorados” from his 1988 album Ricardo Montaner 2 and “La Cima del Cielo”. Over his career he has released dozens of albums, sold millions of records worldwide, and transitioned into roles as a mentor on TV singing competitions.

Profile

• Full name: Héctor Eduardo Reglero Montaner
• Other names: Ricardo Montaner
• Date of birth: September 8, 1957
• Age: 68 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Valentín Alsina (Avellaneda), Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine (by birth); Venezuelan (naturalised)
• Profession: Singer, songwriter, record producer
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Marlene Rodríguez Miranda (married 1989)
• Children: Alejandro Reglero (born 1979/80) and Héctor “Ricky” Reglero (born early 1980s) from first marriage; Ricardo Rodríguez Montaner, Mauricio Rodríguez Montaner, Evaluna Rodríguez Montaner (the latter three with Marlene)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian (evangelical conversion)
• Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino (Argentine-Venezuelan)
• Net worth: USD 40 million

Early Life and Education

Héctor Eduardo Reglero Montaner is now 68 years old, born on September 8, 1957, in Valentín Alsina in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. When he was six years old his family relocated to Maracaibo in Venezuela, where he spent his formative years singing in a church choir and joining local musical groups. During his youth he also studied in Maracaibo and later in Caracas.

He adopted the stage name “Ricardo Montaner” early in his career, taking his maternal family name as part of the artistic identity he would carry forward.

Personal Life

Ricardo Montaner married Marlene Rodríguez Miranda in 1989. The couple share three children: Ricardo Andrés, Mauricio Alberto and Evaluna. He also has two older sons, Alejandro and Héctor (Ricky), from a previous relationship. Montaner has publicly affirmed his deep identification with Venezuela, despite his Argentine birth, describing himself as “zuliano” (from Zulia) given his upbringing in Maracaibo.

He converted to evangelical Christianity during the 2000s and has incorporated faith elements into some of his songs and public life.

Career

Ricardo Montaner began recording music in the late 1970s and released his first significant album Cada Día in 1983, although it was his 1986 self-titled album and especially the 1988 album Ricardo Montaner 2 that elevated his profile across Latin America, with songs like “Tan Enamorados” becoming staples on radio.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s he released numerous albums, including Un Toque de Misterio (1989), En el Último Lugar del Mundo (1991), Los Hijos del Sol (1992), Una Mañana y Un Camino (1994) and Es Así (1997).

He expanded his artistic presence by working with orchestras (e.g., London Metropolitan Orchestra) and exploring themes of love, faith and social issues. He also served as coach or mentor on television singing talent shows such as La Voz Colombia (2012) and La Voz Argentina (2018–22).

His sales exceed 10 million records, cementing his status as one of the successful Latin-pop artists of his generation.

Awards and Nominations

• Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)
• ASCAP Latin Heritage Award (2009)
• Guinness World Record for performing three concerts in different cities in Puerto Rico on the same day (Mayagüez, Ponce, San Juan) in 1995.

Net Worth

Ricardo Montaner’s estimated net worth is approximately USD 40 million. This estimate is based on his decades-long successful recording career, global album sales, touring, television appearances and royalties from songwriting.

Social Media

• Instagram: @montanertwiter
• X: @montanertwiter
• YouTube: Ricardo Montaner

Filmography

• Betty La Fea (2000)
• Los Reyes (2005)
• Rebelde (2005)
• Casi Ángeles (2009)
• La Voz Colombia (2012–2013)
• La Voz Argentina (2018–2022)

Discography

• Cada Día (1983)
• Ricardo Montaner (1986)
• Ricardo Montaner 2 (1988)
• Un Toque de Misterio (1989)
• En el Último Lugar del Mundo (1991)
• Los Hijos del Sol (1992)
• Una Mañana y Un Camino (1994)
• Viene del Alma (1995)
• Es Así (1997)
• Con la London Metropolitan Orchestra (1999)
• Sueño Repetido (2001)
• Suma (2002)
• Prohibido Olvidar (2003)
• Con la London Metropolitan Orchestra Vol. 2 (2004)
• Todo y Nada (2005)
• Las Mejores Canciones del Mundo (2007)
• Las Mejores Canciones del Mundo II – Y Algunas Mías…! (2008)
• Las Cosas Son Como Son (2009)
• Viajero Frecuente (2012)
• Agradecido (2014)
• Ida y Vuelta (2016)
• Montaner (2019)
• Fe (2021)
• Tango (2022)