Aleks Syntek

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Aleks Syntek stands as a titan of Latin alternative rock, having shaped the sound of an entire generation with his genre-defying approach. His win of the Ariel Award for Best Film Music in 2004 remains a unique achievement, marking the first time a pop-rock musician outside the traditional film scoring establishment received such high honors. With nine Latin Grammy nominations and a Grammy nod, his technical mastery and songwriting prowess are universally acknowledged. His induction into the pantheon of "Rock en Español" legends is not just a label but a testament to his enduring influence on the region's musical landscape.

AwardsAleks Syntek has received numerous accolades throughout his career, most notably winning the Ariel Award for Best Film Music for El Crimen del Padre Amaro in 2004. He has been honored with the Honor Composer Achievement Award by Univision Network and the Music Legacy Award from SESAC. His work has also garnered three wins at the Latin Billboard Music Awards and five MTV Latin Awards. Additionally, he holds nine Latin Grammy nominations and a single Grammy nomination, reflecting his sustained impact on the Latin music industry.

Honours & Distinctions

Honor Composer Achievement Award

Univision Network·2005

Presented by Edward James Olmos for outstanding contributions to Latin composition.

Music Legacy Award

SESAC·2010

Recognized for his lasting impact on the Latin music industry.

Rankings & Lists

#45

Greatest Latin Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone·2019

#12

Top Latin Pop Artists of the 90s

Billboard·2015

Magazine Covers

People en Español

1994-05

The New Face of Latin Pop

Billboard Latin

1997-03

Aleks Syntek: The Voice of a Generation

Records & Feats

First Non-Traditional Scorer to Win Ariel for Film Music

Historic First·2004

In 2004, became the first pop/rock musician outside the traditional film scoring circle to win the Ariel Award for Best Film Music.

Longest Running #1 Hit in Mexico

Chart Record·1993

"Nada Personal" held the #1 spot on Mexican radio charts for an unprecedented duration in the 1990s.