Alexander Acha

Raúl Alexander Acha Johnson-Alemán, known professionally as Alexander Acha, was born on January 25, 1985, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Growing up, he was introduced to music by his parents, Mexican pop singer Emmanuel and Mercedes Aleman, who influenced his early musical development by teaching him piano and other instruments. He pursued formal musical education as an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, further honing his skills as a musician and composer. Acha maintains his Roman Catholic faith and actively participates in Mass.

Acha’s career began to solidify with the release of his debut album, “Voy,” in 2008. The album quickly achieved gold status in Mexico, propelled by its lead single, “Te Amo.” This early success marked a significant milestone, establishing him as a prominent new voice in Latin Pop. His talent garnered critical acclaim, leading to a Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist on November 5, 2009. His discography has since expanded with albums such as “La vida es…” (2011), “Claroscuro” (2014), “Luz” (2018), and “Las Italianas” (2022).

Beyond his solo music career, Acha has contributed to various film and television projects, showcasing his versatility as a composer and artist. He is known for his work in films like “Little Boy” (2015) as a producer, and contributed to the soundtracks of “Me Late Chocolate” (2013) with the song “Te Amo” and the TV series “A Shelter for Love” (2012) as a soundtrack artist. His involvement as a composer also includes projects such as “Una estrella fugaz” (2024) and his own music video “Alexander Acha: Amiga” (2011). He has also been involved in cultural recognition, such as being named Mr. Amigo 2023 by the Mr. Amigo Association.