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Yahir: From 'La Academia' to 'La casa de los famosos' - how the singer has changed in 24 years
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Yahir: From 'La Academia' to 'La casa de los famosos' - how the singer has changed in 24 years

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican singer Yahir's career has spanned 24 years, evolving from "La Academia" to reality TV.
  • He debuted in 2003 with a hit album and starred in the telenovela "Enamórate" the same year.
  • Yahir has since released multiple albums, acted in Televisa productions, starred in musical theater, hosted "La Academia," and joined "Juego de Voces" before entering "La casa de los famosos México."

Mexican singer Yahir's career has seen a significant evolution over 24 years, moving from his beginnings in the reality show "La Academia" to becoming a prominent figure in various entertainment spheres.

His journey began in 2003 with a successful debut album featuring the hit "Alucinado," a Spanish version of Tiziano Ferro's song. That same year, Yahir transitioned to acting, starring in the telenovela "Enamórate" alongside Martha Higareda and performing its main themes.

Over the following years, Yahir consolidated his musical career with albums like "Otra historia de amor" and "No te apartes de mí." In 2017, he moved from TV Azteca to Televisa, joining the cast of the telenovela "Mi marido tiene familia." He also showcased his versatility in musical theater, starring in productions such as "Jesucristo Superestrella" and "Hoy no me puedo levantar."

In 2022, Yahir returned to "La Academia" as the main host for its 20th-anniversary edition. More recently, he joined "Juego de Voces" as part of "Los Consagrados." In July 2026, he was announced as the seventh contestant for "La casa de los famosos México," returning to the reality show format that launched his career.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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