OV7

OV7, formerly known as "La Onda Vaselina," is a Latin pop group from Mexico that was formed in April 1989, but it was not until the early 1990s that OV7 would begin to make their mark. With a career spanning more than 23 years and several hits in the Latin American charts, OV7 remains as one of the most successful pop bands in the Latin pop industry. The group disbanded in 2003. In 2010 they reunited. As of 2012, the remaining members are Mariana Ochoa, Ari Borovoy, Érika Zaba, Lidia Avila, and Oscar Schwebel. Band members edit: The group consist of 5 members: Lidia Ávila, born in Puebla, Mexico; Ari Borovoy, born in Mexico City; Erika Zaba, born in Mexico City; Oscar Schwebel, born in Ixtapan de la Sal, Edo. de México; and Mariana Ochoa, born in Mexico City. OV7 has had several other members that have lasted less than 1 album with the group. Daniel Vasquez was one member that lasted until the creation of OV7. He was replaced by Kalimba. In 2011 M'Balia Marichal decided to leave the group to focus on her family. Members edit: Mariana Yolanda Ochoa Reyes: 1989 - 2003, 2010-Present., Ari Borovoy Hoffman: 1989 - 2003, 2010-Present., Lidia Érika Ávila Beltrán: 1991 - 2003, 2010-Present., Erika Zaba Beltrán: 1989 - 2003, 2010-Present., Oscar Schwebel Arizmendi: 1989 - 2003, 2010-Present., Past members edit: M'balia Marichal Ibar, 1989 - 2003, 2010 - 2011., Kalimba Kadjaly Marichal Ibar, 1993 - 1994, 2000-2003., Daniel Isaías Vázquez Sánchez, 1989 - 1992, 1995 - 1999., Anna Borras Canales, 1989 - 1990., Ariatna Leticia Martínez Vargas, 1989 - 1993., Rodrigo Álvarez Saviñon, 1989 - 1993., Luis García Carranza, 1989 - 1994., Bárbara Macías Sánchez, 1990, 1993 - 1994., Gonzalo Alva, 1992, Liliana Ríos Iñurreta, 1993 - 1994, Alejandro Sirvent Barton, 1992 - 1994., Jair Roman de Rubin, 1993-1994., OV7 followed a trend that began in the 1980s by another pop group named Timbiriche. 1989 Mexican singer and producer 'Julissa' decided to make her own version of "Grease" or "Vaselina" (in Spanish) after the season finished. Julissa decided to form a group based on the play. After the development of "Timbuktu, she founded "La Onda Vaselina." Shortly after they recorded their successful debut album, with singles "Que Buen Reventon '(their first single) and" Triste Es El Primer Adios" which became big hits in the early 1990s with his first album they sold over 100,000 copies and had a successful tour, their second album "Onda Vaselina 2 'was one of the most successful albums of the 90s in Mexico with popular hits that became public property such as:" El Calendario "and" Voy Voy Voy "Their next album was" Dulces Para Ti "which was followed by a series of live shows in one of Mexico City's main venues for the" Teatro Aldama "The album's biggest hits was" Tu Seras Mi Baby "and" La Llorona Loca " Their fourth album was a Regional Mexican Music album named: "La Banda Rock" (The Rock Band, using the word "Banda" both meaning "musical group" and the Mexican music genre ), the biggest hit of the album was the song "Pongánse botas, quitense tennis "(Put some boots on and lose the tennis shoes) The group has also had several hits in Spain from the album. OV7 took a long break after that and then came back with a more mature sound during adolescence They came out with "Hoy" (Today), an album that was targeted for the teen market featured alternative rock songs mixed with pop and strong texts Hits were "Que Sube Que Baja" and "perdon" The album flopped and the group decided to take a long pause in which they also considered a split. In 1998 Onda Vaselina made a huge comeback with a strong album that made history in the Mexican charts "Entrega Total" The album sent the group back to the # 1 spot not only in Mexico but the rest of Latin America, The disturbedtake the hits were "Mirame A Los Ojos" Un Pie Tras Otro Pie "and" Te Quiero Tanto Tanto "which reached # 1 on the Billboard Latin chart is still present in both songs being played at clubs and weddings throughout Latin America, the group also toured and filled the Auditorio Nacional 4 times while they released their album "Vuela Mas Alto" which had the hit: "No es Obsesion" After Vuela Mas Alto Onda Vaselina decided to take a break and ended their relationship with their manager and creator Julissa After 8 years passed and Evil vaseline was ready to come back without Julissa For legal reasons, changed their name to OV7 (accounting for Onda Vaselina 7 for the number of members) and released their first single "Enloqueceme and their album" CD 00 "which was one of the greatest albums of Mexican history and this time they filled the Auditorio Nacional 10 times at the time reached 1st place in all of Latin America with the singles "Shabadabada" Mas Que Amor "Jam" and press "Enloqueceme" The album sold 2 million copies in Mexico and included an English-speaking only "Angelica" which was never released What is Mexico's biggest pop band trying to make the crossover to English-speakers mark with an English version of their new single "Love Colada" which was the first single from their album "Latidos Siete" (Seven Beats) The song was released only promo in North America and because of the group's problems with Televisa they appeared on the Latin American average success group was invited to participate in the 2002 World Cup Official Album with the track: "The World Back Home" In November 2002 the Group announced plans to split on the live TV show Operacion Triunfo Followed by a greatest hits CD "Punto" 2003. OV7 had a farewell tour and officially split up in June 2003 after 14 years of being together. Official Singles edit: Singles Year Title Chart Positions Sales EU MEX SP ARG VEN 1989 Que Buen Reventón - - - - 1989 Mi Novio Volvió - - - - - 1989 Vamos Al Mar - - - - - 1990 Que Triste Es El Primer Adios - 8 14 21 18 1990 Susanita Tiene Un Ratón - 15 - - - 1991 El Calendario - 12 - - - 1991 Me Siento Beethoven - - - - - 1991 El Oso Corredor - - - - - 1992 Voy Voy Voy - 32 - - - 1992 México A Bailar - 19 - - - 1992 Tu Seras Mi Baby - - - - - 1993 La Llorona Loca - - - - - 1993 Juego del Amor - - - - - 1993 Ponganse Botas, Quitense Tennis - 38 - - - 1994 El Pachangon - - - - - 1994 La Cucaracha - - - - - 1994 Tomás - - - - - 1995 Perdon - 13 8 - - 1995 Sube y Baja - 78 15 - - 1995 Hoy - - 18 - - 1997 Mirame A Los Ojos - 1 1 1 1 1997 Un Pie Tras Otro Pie - 1 1 5 4 1997 Aunque Muera Por Ti - 8 12 - 13 1998 Te Quiero Tanto Tanto 1 1 1 1 1 1998 Tus Besos - 5 8 13 2 1998 Extragrande - 12 10 13 21 1998 Vuela Mas Alto - 1 3 1 2 1999 No Es Obsesion - 1 1 1 4 1999 Caleidoscopico - 6 9 15 11 1999 Educacion Sentimental - 8 12 7 10 1999 Desconectate - 18 13 - - 2000 Enloqueceme 4 1 1 1 1 2000 Shabadabada 9 1 1 1 1 2000 Como eres - 1 1 1 1 2000 Mas Que Amor - 1 3 4 2 2000 Jam - 8 10 4 9 2001 Rush - 16 21 - - 2001 Shake Shake - 4 3 7 10 2001 Love Colada - 2 3 1 5 2002 Aum, Aum - 1 2 6 2 2002 Te Necesito - 2 7 1 4 2002 Tengo el Control - - 18 - - 2003 No Me Voy - 1 2 1 1 2010 Prohibido Quererme - 3 - 2 5 2011 Confieso - 2 - 9 6 2011 Vuela Mas Alto (En Primera Fila) - 18 - - - 2011 Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto (En Primera Fila) - - - - - 2011 En Algun Lado - 14 - - - 2012 Magia - 4 - - - 2012 Prisioneros - - - - - USA:, México:, Spain:

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