Manuel Turizo Is Alive

ORIGIN
Manuel Turizo is a reggaeton singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Colombia. He is also known by the acronym MTZ. In 2016, his breakout single “Una Lady Como Tu” captivated Latin America and catapulted the singer to stardom. Released in March 2017, the music video has accumulated over 1 billion views on YouTube in less than 2 years. Real name, Manuel Turizo Zapata, he was born on April 12, 2000, in Monteria, Colombia.

He came from a musical background as his mother and older brother, Julian Turizo, are musicians. Prior to pursuing music, he had dreams of becoming a Veterinarian. With help and support from his brother, Manuel Turizo started taking music lessons. Under the guidance of a Cuban teacher, he honed his talent and developed a passion for music. He also learned to play the piano, saxophone, guitar, ukulele, and various other instruments. As his career began to bloom and the public demanded more of him, he decided to continue his academic studies online.

CAREER
In 2016, Manuel Turizo started his career by releasing singles “Baila Conmigo” and “Vamonos.” Produced by his brother, the tracks achieved a set goal, receiving positive feedback. He followed up with one of his most recognized singles to date, “Una Lady Como Tu.” Uploaded in 2016 and officially released in 2017, the song elevated his career and made him extremely popular throughout Latin America.

The music video cemented his status with over a billion views. In 2017, the song was nominated for the Colombian Kids’ Choice Award for favorite song. On Billboard.com, not only did Manuel Turizo grace the Hot Latin Songs chart, but he also was named one of the top 10 artists to watch for in 2018. Shortly after, he was rewarded with a contract from La Industria Inc. Label.

Manuel Turizo further expanded his fanbase after opening for Ozuna in his Columbia tour. He also performed and sold out numerous clubs including the Bogota, Cartagena, Popayan, and Monteria. In May 2017, he collaborated with Valentino on the single “Besame.” In addition to going viral online, Turizo began breaking boundaries building an international audience. Later that year, he alongside Nicky Jam released the “Una Lady Como Tu Remix” Like its parent, it, too, performed exceptionally well.

In 2018, Manuel Turizo continued to make strides. Some of his notable singles and collaborations include “Esperandote”, “Vaina Loca”, “Dejala Que Vuelva”, and “Desconocidos.” He collaborated with Ozuna, Mau y Ricky, Noriel, Piso 21, and others. Recently, he released “Culpables” (June 2018) and “Sola” (November 2018) on his YouTube channel, MTZ Manuel Turizo. As of November 2018, they have received 316 million and 13 million views respectively.

PERSONAL
Manuel Turizo’s height is 5ft 7in. His net worth is estimated at $6 Million USD. Despite being an urban singer, his lyrics do not primarily focus on sex, drugs, and women. Most of his songs can be enjoyed by all ages. His Instagram account has +3.6 million followers and his YouTube channel houses +4.3 million subscribers. His relationship status is currently unknown.

Manuel Turizo Bio, Net Worth, Height