Anthony Galindo

Anthony Galindo, popularly known as El Papijoe (14 December 1978 –3 October 2020), was a Venezuelan singer, model and entertainer.[1]

Anthony Galindo
Birth nameEdgar Antonio Galindo Ibarra
Born14 December 1978
Caracas, Venezuela
Died3 October 2020 (aged 41)
Miami, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1995–2002, 2011–2020
Associated actsMenudo, MDO, Abel Talamántez

Career

Since 1995, Galindo was part of the last stage of Latino boy band Menudo along with his teammates Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, and Didier Hernández. Menudo was a musical phenomenon of the 1980s created in 1977 by producer Edgardo Díaz and from which stars such as Ricky Martin, Johnny Lozada, and Robi Draco Rosa emerged. According to the newspaper El Universal, Galindo was the second Venezuelan to join the ranks of Menudo.[2][3]

Later, in 1997 he joined the ballad-pop group MDO, which emerged after the dissolution of Menudo, there they released albums such as Un poco más (1999) and Subir al cielo. They won 2 gold and one platinum records, and popularized songs in both English and Spanish. He was also part of the groups Kumbia Kings and Proyecto Uno.

In 2011, he released the song "Pro Pro Pro" under the Rhythm Rehab Records label.

In addition, he stood out for his work as a model on the famous catwalks of San Juan Fashion Week and also received an award in Puerto Rico as "the sexiest man" on television. In the United States, he participated as host of the television program Control. He came to collaborate with musical groups such as Los Super Reyes, with whom he performed some songs and also wrote songs.[3]

Personal life

He was born to a Colombian father, a Venezuelan mother, and a Cuban stepmother. He grew up with his sister Natalie and two brothers Alejandro and Cesar.

He had a daughter named Elizabeth Michelle Galindo Matos.[4]

Death

Galindo died on October 3, 2020 at age 41 after being hospitalized for injuries suffered in a suicide attempt the previous week.[5] His family described the singer's deep depression from the prolonged shutdown of various entertainment performance venues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. His organs were donated in accordance with his last wish.[6]

Discography

Albums
  • Subir al cielo (2000)
  • Un poco más (1999)
  • MDO (1997)

Singles
  • "Pro pro pro"
  • "Policía" featuring Daniel René

References
  1. "Anthony Galindo". mdo_ca.tripod.com. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  2. "La familia Menudo está de luto: murió Anthony Galindo". El Universal (in Spanish). 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  3. "¿Quién era Anthony Galindo, ex integrante de Menudo que se quitó la vida?". EL IMPARCIAL | Noticias de México y el mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  4. Tiempo, Casa Editorial El (2020-10-03). "Murió el exintegrante de Grupo Menudo Anthony Galindo". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  5. Semana (2020-10-04). "Falleció Anthony Galindo, exintegrante del Grupo Menudo". Semana.com Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  6. "Ex-Menudo Singer Anthony Galindo Ibarra Dies at 41". Billboard. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
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