Fher Olvera

Mexican musician and songwriter (born 1959)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is  Olvera and the second or maternal family name is  Sierra.

Fher Olvera

Olvera performing in Denver, 2023

Background information
Birth name| José Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra
Also known as|

* Fher
* Fernando Olvera

Born|  (1959-12-08) 8 December 1959 (age 65)
Puebla, Mexico
Genres| Rock
Occupation(s)| Musician, songwriter, activist, philanthropist
Instrument(s)| Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active| 1978 – present
Labels| Warner Music México
Website| www.mana.com.mx
Signature

Musical artist

José Fernando Emilio "Fher" Olvera Sierra (born 8 December 1959)[1][2] is a Mexican musician and songwriter who is the secondary guitarist, composer and lead singer of the rock band Maná.[3][4][5]

## Biography

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### Early career

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Born as José Fernando Emilio Olvera, he started his musical career as a teenager playing with Gustavo Orozco and the brothers Ulises, Juan Diego and Abraham Calleros in Guadalajara; forming a band called Sombrero Verde in the 80s.[6][2]

### Maná

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See also: Maná

With Abraham Calleros and Gustavo Orozco switching interests, Olvera continued his musical trajectory with the Calleros, Juan Diego (bass), Ulises (lead guitar) and himself (vocals and backup guitar), and a new member: Alejandro González (drums). The band recreated itself with a new name in 1987: Maná.[2] The current members are:

* Fher Olvera — lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, harmonica.
* Alex González — drums, backup vocals.
* Juan Calleros — bass, acoustic bass guitar.
* Sergio Vallín — electric guitar, acoustic guitar.

## Personal life

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Olvera's father died when he was 7 years old. His mother died when he was making the album Drama y Luz. Olvera has a child, Dalí, with his ex-girlfriend Ana Ivette Verduzco. He later had a 4-year relationship with TV host Monica Noguera. [7] He keeps a close relationship with fellow band members, especially with Ulises Calleros and Alex González.[citation needed]

He made an appearance in Coldplay's 2022 Tour Music of the spheres singing "Rayando el Sol" along with the Coldplay members in the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco on 29 March 2022. [8]

## References

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1. ^ Perú Oficial Fans Club, Maná (22 February 2011). "Entrevista en el Show de Cristina (Parte 1 - 4)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
2. ^ a b c "Biography". Maná Official Website. Maná. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
3. ^ "As of 2012, their worldwide album sales stand at 25 million". Blogamole.tr3s.com. 17 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
4. ^ es:Rock de Mexico
5. ^ Mercado, Jose Luis. "Mas Que Rock En Español: Las 120 Mejores Canciones del Rock HispanoAmericano de todo Los Tiempos (20-1) (Spanish)". Rock en las Américas (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 December 2007.
6. ^ "NOTICIAS". Archived from the original on 6 March 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2008.. mana.com.mx
7. ^ "Mana frontman splits from wife". philly.com. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
8. ^ "El momento viral en que Maná y Coldplay cantaron juntos "Rayando el Sol" en Guadalajara".

## External links

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* http://www.mana.com.mx/

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Maná

* Fher Olvera
* Alex González
* Sergio Vallín
* Juan Calleros

Studio albums|

* Maná
* Falta Amor
* ¿Dónde Jugarán los Niños?
* Cuando los Ángeles Lloran
* Sueños Líquidos
* Revolución de Amor
* Amar es Combatir
* Drama y Luz
* Cama Incendiada

| as Sombrero Verde|

* Sombrero Verde
* A Tiempo de Rock

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Live albums|

* Maná en Vivo
* MTV Unplugged
* Unidos Por La Paz
* Arde el Cielo

Compilations|

* Todo Maná: Grandes Éxitos
* Grandes
* Sólo Para Fanáticos
* Esenciales: Sol
* Esenciales: Luna
* Esenciales: Eclipse
* Exiliados en la Bahía

Box sets|

* Lo Esencial de Maná
* 100% Maná

Videos|

* MTV Unplugged
* Arde el Cielo

Singles|

* "No Ha Parado de Llover"
* "Hundido En Un Rincón"
* "El reloj cucú"
* "Clavado en un Bar"
* "Hechicera"
* "Cómo Dueles en los Labios"
* "En el muelle de San Blas"
* "Como Te Extraño Corazón"
* "Se Me Olvidó Otra Vez"
* "Te Solte La Rienda"
* "Cachito"
* "Corazón Espinado"
* "Ángel de Amor"
* "Eres Mi Religión"
* "Mariposa Traicionera"
* "Te Llevare Al Cielo"
* "Baila Morena"
* "Labios Compartidos"
* "Bendita tu luz"
* "Manda una Señal"
* "Ojalá Pudiera Borrarte"
* "Si No Te Hubieras Ido"
* "Arde el Cielo"
* "Lluvia al Corazón"
* "Amor Clandestino"
* "El Verdadero Amor Perdona"
* "Hasta Que Te Conocí"
* "Penélope"
* "Mi Verdad"

Tours|

* Drama y Luz World Tour

Related articles|

* Discography
* Awards
* De La Tierra

Category

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* Gilberto Gil (2003)
* Carlos Santana (2004)
* José José (2005)
* Ricky Martin (2006)
* Juan Luis Guerra (2007)
* Gloria Estefan (2008)
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* Miguel Bosé (2013)
* Joan Manuel Serrat (2014)
* Roberto Carlos (2015)
* Marc Anthony (2016)
* Alejandro Sanz (2017)
* Maná (2018)
* Juanes (2019)
* Rubén Blades (2021)
* Marco Antonio Solís (2022)
* Laura Pausini (2023)
* Carlos Vives (2024)

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* Spain

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

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