Latin American Idol (season 1)
The first season of Latin American Idol premiered on July 12, 2006 and continued until October 27, 2006, when it was won by Venezuelan born Mayré Martínez. Auditions were held in Caracas, Bogotá, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires in the spring of 2006. The concerts started on August 30 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the host country.
Read more about Latin American Idol (season 1): Concerts, Finalists
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