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Playwright and actor
Novelist
Writer and poet
Volleyball player
Italian-Peruvian naturalist and geographer
Singer and percussionist
Last Inca emperor
Politician, former prime Minister
Journalist and TV host
Poet
Inca warrior
Actor and comedian
Biophysicist
Poet
Doctor and researcher
Businessman, Interbank group
Journalist and writer
Poet and writer
Singer and songwriter
Writer
Film director, Berlin Golden Bear winner
Football player
Writer and journalist
Doctor and scientist
Photograph
Chess player
Industrialist
Former general
Specialist in public health
Actress and singer
Afro-Peruvian music singer
Mathematician and engineer
Indigenous chronicler
Neurologist and anthropologist
Painter
Football player
National hero, military leader
Intellectual and reformer
Chef and entrepreneur
Fashion designer
Singer-songwriter
TV presenter
Marathon runner
Indigenous Peruvian chronicler
Theologian
Former national team captain
Economist and former health minister
Inca princess
Writer and television host
Folk musician
Poet and guerrilla
Former UN secretary-general
Chef, known for fusion cuisine
Football player
Peruvian aviation pioneer
Poet and artist
Marxist philosopher and writer
Industrialist and businessman
Novelist and ethnologist
Painter and muralist
Opera tenor
Fashion designer
Cardinal of Lima
Peruvian tennis player
Football coach
Leader of the indigenous rebellion
Military hero
War of the Pacific hero
The youngest mother in history
Politician
Creole music singer
Tennis player
Musician
Writer and politician
Politician and founder of the Christian Democratic Party
Founder of Sodalitium Christianae Vitae
Archaeologist and anthropologist
Military leader and politician
Television host
Actress and singer
Contemporary sculptor
Women’s rights activist
Beauty queen
Astrophysicist
Heroine of independence
Mathematician and archaeologist
Historian and anthropologist
Military figure and historical figure
Fashion photographer
Writer, Nobel Prize in Literature, Politician
Revolutionary leader
Environmental activist
Leader of the indigenous rebellion
Musician from Gaia band
War hero
Military leader and politician
Chef, known for Nikkei cuisine
Volleyball coach and former player
Environmental activist
Television personality
Writer
Football player
Epidemiologist and former health Minister
Inventor and aerospace pioneer
Soldier and inventor
Rock singer
Chef and co-owner of Central restaurant
Painter
Football player
TV presenter and actress
Actor
Writer and historian
Journalist and lawyer
Archaeologist, founder of Caral site
Monk and Saint
Saint, patron of Latin America
Physicist and engineer
World champion surfer
Actress
Oncologist
Singer, Latin Grammy winner
Former mayor of Lima
Singer
Actress
Former football player
Painter
Former football player
Painter
Inca leader
Archbishop, saint
Leader of the indigenous rebellion
Revolutionary indigenous leader
Diplomat and intellectual
Sculptor and painter
Political leader, founder of APRA
Lawyer and Former prime minister
Chef of Central restaurant
Former head of secret services
Popular singer
Fashion designer
Exotic music singer
Gian Marco Javier Zignago Alcover, born on August 17, 1970, in Lima, Peru, is an internationally renowned Peruvian singer-songwriter. Known simply as Gian Marco, he is one of the most influential artists in contemporary Peruvian music. With his powerful voice, catchy melodies, and heartfelt lyrics, Gian Marco has made a significant impact not only on the Latin American music scene but also globally. He is also well-known for his collaborations with top international artists.
The son of Arturo Zignago, a Peruvian composer, and María Regina Alcover, a famous Peruvian zarzuela singer and actress, Gian Marco was immersed in music from a very young age. He grew up in a family where music and the arts were ever-present, which deeply influenced his artistic journey. At an early age, he started playing guitar and composing his own songs, marking the beginning of his incredible career.
By the late 1980s, Gian Marco began to make a name for himself in the Peruvian music scene. His early albums saw some success in Peru, but it was in the 1990s, when he began recording and performing internationally, that his career truly took off. In 1992, he released his self-titled debut album, which opened the doors to commercial success.
In the 2000s, Gian Marco became a true icon of Latin American music. His album Resucitar, released in 2004, was a turning point in his career. The album received several awards, including a Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album. This success solidified his career as a major artist in the Spanish-speaking world.
In addition to his own work, Gian Marco has written songs for many international artists, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, and Alejandro Fernández. These collaborations expanded his audience and bolstered his reputation as a talented and versatile songwriter. His musical style blends traditional Peruvian influences with modern pop and rock sounds, allowing him to reach a wide and diverse audience.
Beyond his musical career, Gian Marco is actively involved in social causes. He is a strong advocate for children's and youth's rights in Peru, working with various organizations to promote education and access to culture for underprivileged youth. His humanitarian efforts have also been recognized in numerous awareness campaigns, where he uses his fame to highlight important social issues.
Gian Marco was also named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Peru, a role he takes very seriously. Through his music and actions, he aims to inspire positive change in Peruvian society and beyond.
Throughout his career, Gian Marco has remained relevant by evolving with musical trends while staying true to his roots. He has experimented with different genres, from rock to pop to Peruvian folk music, all while maintaining a poetic and emotional sensitivity in his compositions. His concerts are known for their authenticity, and he is admired for his close connection with his fans.
His album Intuición, released in 2018, once again demonstrated his ability to reinvent himself while staying true to his personal style. The album features collaborations with renowned artists, and its commercial and critical success reaffirmed Gian Marco's place among the greats of Latin American music.
With over three decades of career, Gian Marco continues to influence new generations of artists. His international success and social commitment make him a true ambassador of Peruvian culture. He is now recognized as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in contemporary Latin American music.
In 2021, he celebrated his 30 years in music with an international tour, continuing to captivate audiences with his vibrant performances. His music, deeply rooted in his love for Peru and his heritage, remains an essential link between traditional Peruvian music and the contemporary sounds of the world.