Nacho is a Venezuelan music act and political activist who came to the spotlight as a former band member of Calle Ciega and a current member of Chino & Nacho. He also had a solo career as well as won the Latin Grammy Award among other notable awards. The international music act is famous for songs such as Bailame, La Pastillita, Bebe Bonita, and Raro.
How Old is Nacho?
Miguel Ignacio Mendoza Donatti “Nacho” is currently 41 years old. He was born on August 22, 1983 in Lecheria, Anzoategui, Venezuela. The singer was however raised in Maracaibo in Zulia.
He Became Separated From His Wife, Inger Devera
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Nacho had been married to Inger Devera – a businesswoman until they reached a huddle they could not cross, hence, they opted to go their separate ways. This separation according to Nacho does not have anything to do with infidelities of that it was toxic. It was however because there was no understanding at a point in the relationship.
Before they parted ways, Inger and Nacho welcomed 3 boys – Santiago, Miguel and Matias. However, Nacho has 4 sons but is not clear who the mother of his other son is.
He Almost Lost His Girlfriend, Melany Mille During The Birth of His Only Daughter
Nacho reportedly started dating Melany Mille about a month after announcing his separation from his ex-wife. Although the public has backlashed them for their relationship, it did not stop them from being parents to Nacho’s first daughter, Mya Michelle who was born during the quarantine period of Covid-19 in 2020.
The birth however came with its own complications that threatened the life of his model and present girlfriend, Melany Mille. Part of the complications led to a caesarean session as opposed to the normal method that Melany wanted. This came after about 20 hours of receiving pressure.
The complication of the childbirth further manifested itself right after the CS when one of the intravenous lines came out and the liquid began to leak inside her arm. This means that if she had not been attended to earlier, the liquid may reach the heart or brain.
In addition, Melany could not breastfeed Mya for the first 5 days that the baby was birthed as a result of the antibiotics the model was placed on.
He was a Part of Calle Ciega Before Joining Chino & Nacho
Around 2005, Nacho released Una Vez Mas album in 2005 as part of the Calle Ciega boy band which started with Damian Alvarez, David Diaz, Vladimir Mundo, Kingston Luna, Pablo Rivero, Eduardo “Black” Hernandez y Fernando Pineda.
With the group, he was part of songs such as Mi Cachorrita (2005), Como Te Extraña(2005), Tu y Yo (2006), El Vestido Rojo (2006), La Pastillita (2006), Casi Soy and Libre (2006).
In 2007 however, Nacho alongside another member of the group, Jesus Alberto Miranda Perez “Chino” left the group to start Chino & Nacho. The group had a successful career releasing several singles and their debut album Época de Reyes in 2008. They released a total of 5 albums including:
- Chino & Nacho is Back (2021)
- Radio Universo (2015)
- Supremo (2011)
- Mi Niña Bonita: Reloaded (2010)
- Mi Niña Bonita (2010)
- Época de Reyes (2008)
Along the line in their career, the group broke up in 2017 to make and returned in 2020 and released their first comeback song, Raro in March 2020 and with Chino & Nacho is Back (2021) as their first album in 3 years and the first since their return.
His First Single as a Solo Artist Reached a Million Hits in One Day
After the initial break up of Chino & Nacho, Nacho began a solo career as was signed to Universal Music Group, a record label. He then released his first solo single, Bailame in 2017. The son reached a million hits on the first day of the video’s release.
Alone, he had other songs such:
- Kung Fu with Dasoul,
- Valiente with Franco De Vita Ft. Victor Munoz
- Romance with Justin Quiles
- No Te Vas with Wisin and Noriel
- Nadie Sabe
- Mi Vida
- Que Mas Da
- Malmades
He released 2 albums as a Solo Artist
- UNO (2019)
- La Criatura (2018)
He is a Latin Grammy Award Winner
The contributions of Nacho in the music industry has won him not only fame but also accolades that include one of his most prestigious, Latin Grammy for Best Urban Album for Mi Nina Bonita (2010, with Chino).
Other Awards of Nacho (as a Member of Chino & Nacho)
- Pepsi Venezuela Music Awards
- Artist of the Year (2012, 2017)
- Album of the Year (2012)
- Song of the Year (2012)
- Video of the Year (2013)
- Theme of the Year (2015, 2017)
- Tropical Fusion Artist of the Year (2017)
- Billboard Latin Music Award for Tropical Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group (2013, 2014, 2015); Latin Pop Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group (2014)
- Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Duo or Group (2013, 2014, 2015)
- Premio Tu Mundo Award for Party-Starting Song by IHeart Radio (2016)
He is an Activist Who Frowned At the Government of Venezuela’s Ex-President, Nicolás Maduro
On many occasions, Nacho has shown zeal in societal issues, especially those surrounding his home, Venezuela. It is as such that he joined protesters at a time in Venezuela in 2017 to frown against bad governance.
He would later also declare his standing firm as an opponent of the Venezuelan government which at that time was headed by President Nicolás Maduro.
Nacho did not only offer himself to fight against bad governance but also to fight and feed a lot of people that needed the help they could get in Venezuela.
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He Once Entered Colombia Illegally
As part of his activism, Nacho came face to face with troubles in Venezuela which would lead to the annulment of his passport after it was claimed that there was an error. However, Venezuela’s Migrant Authority (SAIME) claimed that the passport was not annulled but had been misread by the scanner.
Anyway, the singer at the time reportedly fled to Colombia illegally and later received help from the American Government. The US was said to have given the Latin Grammy award-winning artist a special passport that would expire every 2 years as well as would let him enter into 26 different countries.
What is the Net Worth of Nacho?
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Nacho has spent more than a decade in his career as an international music act and has generated a net worth that is estimated to be over $1 million. In music, he earns from singles, albums, and well as shows alongside YouTube where he has more than 5 million subscribers as a solo artist and more than 2 billion views.
Nacho also makes from endorsement deals. One among them in Jump shoes. The shoe brand has a collection known as the Nacho Collection. However, it is not known if he is the owner of the shoe brand the only endorses. Regardless, there is a certainty that he makes income from it.
Although it is not known how much property he has or how he spends his fortune, the Chino & Nacho member was reportedly sued for violating a real estate contract. According to him, however, the homeowner signed a $2.9 million contract to sell off the house to him but later found out through experts reports that the home’s value had dropped by $1 million. He later was said to have given up buying the house.
Nacho filed a counterclaim against the owner of the house claiming that the complainant did so in vain.
Height and Body Measurement
Miguel Ignacio Mendoza Donatti is said to stand at a height of 5’5 feet to 5’7 feet tall. His weight and other body measurement are currently under review.
