Marbella-born 17-year-old Brit Alexander James Rodriguez was nominated for HIMA award.
The 17-year-old was born in Marbella and was raised in the United Kingdom, and with the nomination for his hit single ´Verano Para Siempre´, Rodriguez became the youngest-ever nominee for the Best Latin Pop/Rock Song category at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMAs).
The award-nominated hit was written with Grammy-nominated Latin artist Alih Jey, and produced by producer Gemini Musiq.
Rodriguez was also recognised by the Grammy Recording Academy, being invited to be a voting member in this year´s Grammys. It is a significant achievement for the young artist, as he will be able to vote for who will win this year´s Grammys as a result.
He hasn´t just distinguished himself in music; he s also landed voice-acting roles, such as in the 2019 film Missing Link, co-starring alongside stars like Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis, and Stephen Fry.
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