My Beginnings
Born in Del Río, TX on November 5, 1986, Edgar Alberto is the son of José Maria Pérez (radio host and musician) and Alejandrina Pérez (singer). He grew up surrounded by microphones, musical instruments, and records. At the age of 13, he developed a love for music. His parents had a studio outside their house where his mother practiced for her Mexican music shows. One day, he approached the studio and asked to sing a song he loved, “Cien años.” Upon hearing him, his parents realized that he had talent but needed refining. With a lot of patience from his parents and the help of local music teachers, he received the necessary training to make his debut alongside his mother in front of approximately 200 people on September 15, 2000, at the Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra in Cd Acuña, Coahuila. That night marked the beginning of everything. Introduced by the popular radio host “Rafita” from Cd Acuña and with the support of a delegate from ANDA, Edgar Alberto began his music career singing Vicente Fernández’s hit “Lastima que seas ajena.” That night, he also performed other hits such as “La media vuelta,” “Tú Enamorado,” “Serenata Huasteca,” and “No Volveré,” delighting the audience. Over time, he became part of his mother’s show, singing alongside her at parties and events.
Early 2000s
In the early 2000s, his mother recorded an album titled “Mi Sueño.” This album catapulted her, leading to offers from various cities in Texas and northern Coahuila. She gave nu ... view more »
My Beginnings
Born in Del Río, TX on November 5, 1986, Edgar Alberto is the son of José Maria Pérez (radio host and musician) and Alejandrina Pérez (singer). He grew up surrounded by microphones, musical instruments, and records. At the age of 13, he developed a love for music. His parents had a studio outside their house where his mother practiced for her Mexican music shows. One day, he approached the studio and asked to sing a song he loved, “Cien años.” Upon hearing him, his parents realized that he had talent but needed refining. With a lot of patience from his parents and the help of local music teachers, he received the necessary training to make his debut alongside his mother in front of approximately 200 people on September 15, 2000, at the Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra in Cd Acuña, Coahuila. That night marked the beginning of everything. Introduced by the popular radio host “Rafita” from Cd Acuña and with the support of a delegate from ANDA, Edgar Alberto began his music career singing Vicente Fernández’s hit “Lastima que seas ajena.” That night, he also performed other hits such as “La media vuelta,” “Tú Enamorado,” “Serenata Huasteca,” and “No Volveré,” delighting the audience. Over time, he became part of his mother’s show, singing alongside her at parties and events.
Early 2000s
In the early 2000s, his mother recorded an album titled “Mi Sueño.” This album catapulted her, leading to offers from various cities in Texas and northern Coahuila. She gave numerous interviews on La Rancherita del Aire, Radio Zócalo, XHPL, XHRF, Estéreo Latino, among others. This success gave Alejandrina and Edgar Alberto the opportunity to perform at top venues such as Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, Randy’s, Televisa Piedras Negras, Univision San Antonio, and more. Although they never stopped singing together, time and circumstances occasionally led them to perform separately, especially when Edgar Alberto moved to San Antonio for his studies.
2006
In 2006, Edgar Alberto started working at Janitzio, a renowned restaurant in San Antonio known for its live music. With a well-chosen repertoire catering to the clientele’s tastes, Edgar Alberto made a name for himself at the restaurant, performing there for four and a half years until it closed for personal reasons.
OBJETIVO FAMA
Objetivo Fama was a learning journey for Edgar Alberto. In the 2006 audition, he was not selected as one of the 20 finalists. However, in 2007, his opportunity came. He was chosen as one of the 30 finalists to compete in Los Angeles. After several auditions that week, and performing “Canta Corazón,” he secured a spot in Objetivo Fama 4, held in Puerto Rico and broadcast by Univision and Telefutura. After several weeks of rehearsals, the show went on air, and after seven weeks and amidst controversy, Edgar Alberto was nominated. After reflecting on his nomination, Edgar Alberto decided not to persuade the audience to save him and left the show. “It’s a matter of dignity,” he said at the time. “Things are not done this way, and I prefer to leave than continue this deception.” Although he continued traveling to Puerto Rico for concerts and autograph signings, he did not continue with the project. The show ended two years later amidst scandals related to the same issues Edgar Alberto had fought against.
CANTA MEXICO CANTA
“Canta Mexico Canta is different from Objetivo Fama,” commented Edgar Alberto. “Objetivo Fama was a popularity show where talent was often sidelined. There were incredibly talented individuals who didn’t make it, while others advanced because they were likable. Here, there are no popularity votes, just several professional musicians judging our talent.” Edgar Alberto advanced to the second of four rounds and hoped to make it to the semifinals and finals. “There’s a lot of talent; I counted at least 60 very good singers among the 300-plus of us. It’s not easy, but I rely on my versatility. I started with ‘El Pastor’ because I didn’t know what to expect, and then I sang with Big Band. I want them to see that I can sing anything, which requires adaptation,” he concluded. His participation continued until the fourth round, where he sang hits like “El Cantante” by Héctor Lavoe and “Kilómetros” by Sin Bandera.
A NEW OBJECTIVE
After reconnecting with his former colleagues on social media, the idea of a reunion arose, where the goal wasn’t fame but helping others. Thus, “Un Nuevo Objetivo” was born. Edgar Alberto has been part of this project not only as a guest but as a content creator, administrator, and producer alongside other colleagues. “This is a team effort,” he said. “I couldn’t do it alone; there are many things to remember and arrange for it to go well. I rely on three other colleagues (Jorge, Lizmarie, and Nathalie) to make this work. This project belongs to all of us equally.” “Un Nuevo Objetivo” is about to complete its second round, and further projects may continue with some of the involved colleagues.
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