Jorge Oñate, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jorge Oñate

Colombian vallenato singer

Date of Birth: 31-Mar-1949

Place of Birth: Los Robles La Paz, Cesar Department, Colombia

Profession: composer, singer

Nationality: Colombia

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Jorge Oñate (born March 31, 1949), in the town of Los Robles La Paz, near the city of Valledupar in northern Colombia, is one of the most renowned singers and composers of the vallenato musical genre.
As of 2004 and since the beginning of his career in 1968 he has achieved 25 gold discs, 7 platinum discs and 6 double platinum for his sales, among other numerous musical accomplishments.
He has also successfully entered politics as councilor of his hometown, while deputising for Alfredo Cuello Dávila, representing the department of Cesar.