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{{short description|Cuban singer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Marlon Fernández
|image =
|caption = ''Promotional picture of Marlon''.
|background = solo_singer
|birth_name =
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|8|24}}
|origin = [[Cuba]]
|genre = [[Latin pop]], [[Salsa music|Salsa]]
|years_active = 2006&ndash;present
|label = [[Univision Music Group#Univision Records (2001-2008)|Univision Records]] (previously), [[UMLE|Universal]]
|website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20070311031632/http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=783296 Marlon on Univision]
}}
'''Marlon Fernández''' (born August 24, 1977, in [[Cuba]]) is a [[Cubans|Cuban]] singer, better known as the winner of the [[Objetivo Fama (Third Season)|third season of ''Objetivo Fama'']], a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] [[reality show|reality-show]] -singing talent contest broadcast by [[WLII|Univision Puerto Rico]], and [[Telefutura]] [[television network|network]] in the [[United States]].
==Biography==
'''Marlon Fernández''' was born in [[La Lisa, Cuba|La Lisa]], [[Cuba]], in 1977 to José and Raquel Fernández. At the age of 14, he formed a five-piece band that would help him in his future career.
In 2001, he had an accident that threatened his right leg and moved to [[Tenerife]], [[Canary Islands]] for treatment. During his stay there, he participated and won in a talent competition called ''El Concurso de la Juventud''. He followed the competition by performing at several clubs and restaurants in [[Spain]]. In 2003, he moved to [[Miami, Florida]], where he started singing at several venues, including Mango's restaurant, with his band called La Química.<ref>{{cite web|author=Gutierrez, Evan (Allmusic)|date=|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?pid=863759&aid=808626|title=Marlon Biography|accessdate=}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
In 2005, he auditioned to participate in the third season of ''[[Objetivo Fama]]''. During the show, he excelled with his interpretations and ended up winning getting over a million votes on the final night.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rua, Russell (El Veraz)|date=|url=http://www.elveraz.com/articulo546.htm|title=El cubano Marlon Fernández convierte su sueño en realidad|accessdate=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165542/http://www.elveraz.com/articulo546.htm|archive-date=2016-03-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On October 24, 2006, he released his debut album titled ''[[Mi Sueño (Marlon album)|Mi Sueño]]'' by [[Univision]] Records which peaked at #7 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'''s Latin Tropical chart. Marlon's first single was a cover of [[Willie Colón]] & [[Celia Cruz]]'s hit "Usted Abusó", which he released alongside [[La India]]. The latter has always been Fernández's idol, and they met during the contest. The single peaked in the Top 10 in the Tropical Airplay Charts.
In January 2007, Marlon asked to be released from [[Univision Music Group]]. He was unsatisfied with how they were managing his career.
In 2007, he was nominated for a [[Billboard Latin Music Awards|Billboard Latin Music Award]] for the Best Tropical Album. He was also nominated for two Lo Nuestro Awards. He also had a successful presentation at the Calle 8 Festival with [[Cachao López]].
In January 2008, Marlon released a tribute to [[Dominican Republic|Dominican]] singer [[Juan Luis Guerra]] titled ''[[Homenaje a Juan Luis Guerra]]''.
In 2009, Marlon released ''Estoy de Pie''. The lead single, "Hagamoslo Aunque Duela" reached #1 on the Tropical Airplay charts.
In 2010, Marlon moved to Homestead, Florida where he acquainted friends with his neighbor, Adonis, who would help him write and produce some of his songs.
===Personal life===
Marlon has been married for more than 10 years with Daysel Miró. He currently resides in [[Puerto Rico]].
==Discography==
{{Discography
| Type          = studio
| Name          = [[Mi Sueño (Marlon album)|Mi Sueño]]
| Cover         = Marlon-1.JPG
| Released      = October 24, 2006
| Label         = [[Univision Music Group#Univision Records (2001-2008)|Univision]]
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| Singles       = "Usted Abusó" (with [[La India]]), "¿A Quién?"
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{{Discography
| Type          = studio
| Name          = [[Homenaje a Juan Luis Guerra]]
| Cover         =
| Released      = January 29, 2008
| Label         = La Calle Records
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| Singles       = "La Bilirrubina", "Bachata Rosa"
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{{Discography
| Type          = studio
| Name          = [[Estoy De Pie]]
| Cover         =
| Released      = August 18, 2009
| Label         = [[Machete Music]]
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| Singles       = "Hagamoslo Aunque Duela"
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{{Discography
| Type          = studio
| Name          = [[Regalo De Navidad]]
| Cover         =
| Released      = May 25, 2011
| Label         = [[Warner Records|Warner]]
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{{Discography
| Type          = studio
| Name          = [[Déjalos Que Hablen]]
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| Released      = September 9, 2016
| Label         = [[M.E.D. Entertainment Inc.]]
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==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070311031632/http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=783296 Marlon on Univision.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232646/http://www.marlonfernandez.com/ Marlon's Old Page]
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* [https://www.buenamusica.com/marlon/album/regalo-de-navidad https://www.buenamusica.com/marlon/album/regalo-de-navidad]
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* [https://www.discogs.com/es/release/28761790-Marlon-Fern%C3%A1ndez-D%C3%A9jalos-Que-Hablen https://www.discogs.com/es/release/28761790-Marlon-Fern%C3%A1ndez-D%C3%A9jalos-Que-Hablen]
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{{succession box|title=''[[Objetivo Fama]]'' <br> Winner|before=[[Anaís Martínez]]|after=[[Juan Vélez]]|years=[[Objetivo Fama (Third Season)|Season 3]] (2006)}}
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[[Category:1977 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Cuban male singers]]
[[Category:21st-century Cuban singers]]
[[Category:Salsa musicians]]