Manuel Turizo Zapata (; born 12 April 2000) is a Colombian singer. Born and raised in Montería, he started making music at 13. He first became popular with his song "Una Lady Como Tú" (2016). He made his debut album ADN on August 23, 2019. Turizo's music contains influences from pop music, trap, and vallenato, and his vocal range has been classified as baritone. His most well-known song is his 2022 single "La Bachata".
Career 2000–2015: Early life and musical beginnings Manuel Turizo grew up in the Colombian coastal town of Montería and began making music at age thirteen. In 2000, when Turizo was born, his parents had gifted a guitar and microphone to his older brother, Julian—who was only two at the time—so he would "…not get jealous" of the attention they would be giving to the newborn Manuel. Years later, Turizo attempted to learn to play his brother's guitar, but felt he did not have the aptitude for it, and thus began developing his singing voice. His original goal was to be a veterinarian, but he decided to pursue music after singing lessons with a Cuban music teacher. As a child, Turizo would practice vocals by singing along to his favourite songs, while his brother accompanied him on vocal harmonies, guitar and ukulele. Later, he began writing songs more consistently, while his brother was away earning his post-graduate in Medellín.
2016–present: "Una Lady Como Tú", success, and ADN Turizo started his musical career in 2016 with his first two self-released singles, "Baila Conmigo" and "Vámonos". They were followed by his best known for his hit single "Una Lady Como Tú", released on 16 March 2017, which granted him widespread popularity in Latin America;http://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/barranquilla/manuel-turizo-visita-barranquilla-68818 El Tiempo: Manuel Turizo llega a Barranquilla y se abre camino al éxito – El artista monteriano promociona su más reciente canción: 'Una lady como tú', que suena fuerte.] the music video for the song has, as of June 2020, received over 1.4 billion views on YouTube. Within a year of its release, "Una Lady Como Tú" was streamed more than 235 million times on Spotify. This hit was followed by "Bésame" (May 2017) on which he collaborated with Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Valentino.El Heraldo Colombia: Vea aquí todos los videos de Valentino y Manuel Turizo en #SesionesEH The success of these singles led Billboard to include Turizo in the magazine's list of "10 Latin Artists To Watch in 2018".
In September 2018, Turizo achieved his first Billboard Hot 100-charting hit with his collaboration with Ozuna on the single "Vaina Loca". The song peaked at number 94 and stayed on the chart for two weeks. In October 2018, he collaborated with Mau y Ricky on the single "Desconocidos". In March 2019, his song "Sola" became first number one song on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart. He released his debut album, ADN on 23 August 2019, which featured collaborations with Zion & Lennox, Noriel, Ozuna, Darell, Nicky Jam, Sech, and Anuel AA. ADN peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot Latin Albums chart. In September 2019, Turizo was named as the first Latin "global priority artist" by the French streaming service Deezer. He performed a virtual concert with Billboard on 25 March 2020, while in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic to raise money for the non-profit organisation MusiCares. The concert consisted of a cappella renditions of the songs "Una Lady Como Tú" and "Déjala Que Vuelva".
In 2025, Turizo was featured as a coach on the tenth season of La Voz Kids Spain alongside David Bisbal, Edurne, and Lola Índigo. His final artist, Lucas Paulano, won the season, making Turizo the winning coach. He will return to the show in 2027 as a coach on the twelfth season.
Artistry Manuel Turizo comes from a family of musical talent: his father and brother Julián Turizo are musicians.El Universal: Manuel Turizo, talento de 16 años The two brothers form a duo in which Manuel sings and Julián plays the ukulele. In addition to reggaeton, Turizo has also experimented with trap, R&B, and vallenato. His vocals have been described by Billboard as "sultry and deep" and his vocal range has been classified as baritone. Turizo cites Carlos Vives and Bruno Mars as his biggest musical influences. He also lists Luis Fonsi, Shakira, Sin Bandera, Justin Bieber and Chayanne as important musicians in his musical development.
Discography
ADN (2019) Dopamina (2021) 2000 (2023) 201 (2024) Apambichao (2026)
Tours Headlining ADN Tour (2019) Dopamina Tour (2021) 2000 Tour (2023)
Supporting USA Tour (with Sebastián Yatra)
Filmography +Television Year Title Role 2018–2021 la reina del Flow Himself 2021 La suerte de Loli Himself 2025 La Voz Kids season 10 Judge / Winning coach
Awards and nominations Award Year Nominated Work Category Result Ref.ASCAP Latin Awards2019"Déjala Que Vuelva" (with Piso 21)Winning Song2020"Sola" 2021"Te Quemaste" (with Anuel AA)2022"Amor En Coma" (with Maluma)"La Nota" (with Myke Towers y Rauw Alejandro)"Mala Costumbre" (with Wisin & Yandel)2023"La Bachata" 2024"Copa Vacía" (with Shakira)"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)2025"De Lunes a Lunes" (with Grupo Frontera)"Mamasota" (with Yandel)Billboard Latin Music Awards2020HimselfNew Artist of the Year2021"TBT" (with Sebastián Yatra y Rauw Alejandro)Latin Pop Song of the Year2023"La Bachata"Global 200 Latin Song of the YearAirplay Song of the YearTropical Song of the Year"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)2025"En Privado" (with Xavi)Sales Song of the YearTropical Song of the YearHeat Latin Music Awards2019HimselfBest New Artist"Déjate Llevar" (with Juan Magán, Belinda, Snova y B-Case)Best Video2021HimselfBest Región Andina Artist2022Best Pop Artist2023Best Región Andina Artist"La Bachata"Song of the Year"Los Cachos" (with Piso 21)2024HimselfBest Región Andina Artist"Mamasota" (with Yandel)Best Music Video2025HimselfBest Pop Artist"En Privado" (with Xavi)Best CollaborationiHeartRadio Music Awards2019HimselfBest New Latin Artist2024Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year"La Bachata"Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the YearNickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards2023HimselfFavorite Artist (Latin America)Kids' Choice Awards Colombia2017"Una Lady Como Tú"Favorite SongKids' Choice Awards Mexico2019HimselfFavorite ArtistLatin American Music Awards2018New Artist of the Year2019"Vaina Loca" (with Ozuna)Favorite Urban Song2023"La Bachata"Song of the YearFavorite Tropical Song2024HimselfFavorite Pop Artist"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)Song of the YearCollaboration Crossover of the YearBest Tropical CollaborationLatin Grammy Awards2019"Pa Olvidarte" (with ChocQuibTown, Zion & Lennox, Farruko)Best Urban Fusion/Performance2023"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)Best Tropical SongLOS40 Music Awards2022"La Bachata"Best Latin Song2023HimselfBest Latin Act2000Best Latin Album"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)Best Latin Song"Vagabundo" (with Sebastián Yatra y Beéle)"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)Best Latin Video"Copa Vacía" (with Shakira)"Vagabundo" (with Sebastián Yatra y Beéle)Best Latin Collaboration2000 TourBest Latin Tour, Festival or Concert2024HimselfBest Latin ActBest Latin Live Act"1000cosas" (with Lola Índigo)Best Spanish Collaboration"De Vuelta" (with Tiago PZK)Best Latin Urban Collaboration2025201 TourBest Latin Tour, Festival or ConcertMTV Europe Music Awards2018HimselfBest Latin America Central Act202220232024MTV Millennial Awards2019Artist + duro Colombia#Instacrush"Desconocidos" (with Mau y Ricky y Camilo)Music-Ship of the Year2021"La Nota" (with Myke Towers y Rauw Alejandro)2022HimselfFlow Artist2024Manuel Turizo & his momEpic KissPeople's Choice Awards2024HimselfThe Male Latin ArtistPremios Juventud2019"Sola"Best Song: Singing in the Shower"Desconocidos" (with Mau y Ricky y Camilo)Best Behind the Scenes2020HimselfAnd Featuring..."Pegao" (with CNCO)Can't Get Enough Of This SongThe Perfect Mix"Aleluya" (with Reik)Video With A Purpose"Color Esperanza" (with Various Artists)The Quarentune2021"Mala Costumbre" (with Wisin & Yandel)La Mezcla Perfecta2023HimselfArtist of the Youth – Male"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)OMG CollaborationBest Tropical Mix"De 100 A 0"Best Pop/Urban Song"Éxtasis" (with Maria Becerra)Best Pop/Urban Collaboration"Vacaciones" (with Luis Fonsi)2000Best Pop/Urban Album"La Bachata"Best Tropical Hit2024"De Lunes a Lunes" (with Grupo Frontera)The Perfect MixBest Regional Mexican Fusion"Copa Vacía" (with Shakira)Best Pop/Urban Collaboration"Vagabundo" (with Sebastián Yatra y Beéle)2025"Mamasota" (with Yandel)Best Urban Mix"En Privado" (with Xavi)Tropical Hit"Que Haces" (with Becky G)Tropical MixPremios Odeón2023"La Bachata"Best Latin SongPremios Lo Nuestro2019HimselfRevelation Artist of the Year2020"Aleluya" (with Reik)Video of the Year2021"TBT" (with Sebastián Yatra y Rauw Alejandro)Urban/Pop Song of the Year2022"La Nota" (with Myke Towers y Rauw Alejandro)Urban Song of the Year"Amor En Coma" (with Maluma)Urban Collaboration of the Year2023"Vacaciones" (with Luis Fonsi)Pop Collaboration of the Year2024HimselfMale Pop Artist of the Year2000Pop/Urban Album of the Year"Los Cachos" (with Piso 21)Pop/Urban Collaboration of the Year"Vagabundo" (with Sebastián Yatra y Beéle)"Éxtasis" (with Maria Becerra)Pop/Urban Song of the Year"El Merengue" (with Marshmello)Tropical Collaboration of the Year2025"Ojos. Labios. Cara"Pop-Urban Song of the Year"De Lunes a Lunes" (with Grupo Frontera)Mexican Music Song of the YearPremios Tu Musica Urbano2019HimselfBest International Male Artist"Vaina Loca" (with Ozuna)Best Pop Urban SongCollaboration of the YearVideo of the Year2020HimselfUrban Top - Latin"En Cero" (with Yandel y Sebastián Yatra)Best Pop Urban Song2022HimselfTop Rising Star - MaleTop Artist - Pop Urban"Te Olvido"Top Song - Pop Urban2023HimselfTop Artist - MaleTop Artist - Pop UrbanTop Social Artist"La Bachata"Song of the Year"Los Cachos" (with Piso 21)Song of the Year - Duo or Group2025HimselfTop Artist - PopRolling Stone en Español Awards2023"La Bachata"Song of the Year References
External links
Official website