Américo

Domingo Jonhy Vega Urzúa (December 24, 1977, Arica, Chile), commonly known as Américo, is a Chilean singer. He became known when he started leading the band Américo y la Nueva Alegría. He is the son of the boleros singer Melvin "Corazón" Américo, who sings duets with his wife, Marcela Toledo.

Américo
Américo's logotype.
Background information
Birth name	Domingo Jonhy Vega Urzúa
Also known as	Américo
Born	(1977-12-24) December 24, 1977
Origin	Arica, Chile
Genres	Tropical, cumbia
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocal
Years active	1985-present
Labels	Feria Music
Website	Official website

Discography

Studio albums

With La Nueva Alegria

• Así Es (released May 15, 2008; peaked #2 Chile)
• A Morir (released October 25, 2008; peaked #1 Chile)

Singles

With La Nueva Alegria

• El Embrujo (#1 Chile)
• Traicionera (#9 Chile)
• Te Vas (#2 Chile)
• Que Levante La Mano (#3 Chile)

Other websites

• Official Americo's website Archived 2010-01-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)