Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1970-09-08
- Born Place: Ciudad de México, México
Also Known As:
Benny Ibarra De Llano
Benny Ibarra
Benny Ibarra de Llano, widely known as Benny Ibarra, is a prominent Mexican singer, musician, producer, and actor, born on September 8, 1970, in Mexico City. He comes from a family deeply rooted in the arts, with his mother, Julissa, being a renowned singer and actress, and his father, Benny, an actor and rock singer from the 1960s band Los Yaki. His brother, Alejandro Ibarra, is also a singer and actor.Benny Ibarra began his illustrious music career in 1981 as a member of the hugely successful Mexican pop band Timbiriche. He recorded seven albums with the group before embarking on a solo career in 1992. His solo discography includes several gold and platinum-certified albums, featuring hit singles that topped charts across Latin America. He is celebrated for his distinctive blend of rock and pop, characterized by dynamic sounds and emotive lyrics. He has also reunited with Timbiriche for various tours, including their 1999 Reunion and 25th and 35th Anniversary tours.Beyond music, Ibarra has established himself as an accomplished actor and producer. His filmography includes roles in movies such as "Ciudad de Ciegos" (1991), "¿Quién diablos es Juliette?" (1997), "Amor Xtremo" (2006), "Un Padre No Tan Padre" (2016) where he held a starring role and also contributed to the soundtrack, and "Grumpy Christmas." He has also appeared in television series like "SOS Sexo y otros secretos." Most recently, he starred as Héctor in the 2025 Netflix film "Our Times," where he portrays a physicist from 1966 who time travels to 2025 with his wife, navigating the challenges of a new era.
