La Voz (Mexican TV series) explained

Alt Name:La Voz... México (former name)
Genre:Reality competition
Creator:John de Mol
Director:Miguel Angel Fox
José Luis Romero
Creative Director:Cuquis Razo
AcunMedya
Presenter:
Judges:
Narrated:
Country:Mexico
Language:Spanish
Num Seasons:11
Num Episodes:220
Executive Producer:Miguel Angel Fox
José Luis Romero
Location:
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:60-180 minutes
Company:
Channel:Las Estrellas
Channel2:Azteca Uno
Last Aired2:present
Related:The Voice (franchise)
La Voz Kids
La Voz Senior

La Voz (Spanish for The Voice) is a Mexican singing competition television series broadcast on Azteca Uno. The show originally premiered 11 September 2011, on Las Estrellas. It is based on the format of The Voice of Holland originated in the Netherlands and part of the international franchise The Voice created by television producer John de Mol.[1]

Mexico was the first Spanish-speaking country to adapt this format and the first among 6 globally. The series' first episode scored a rating of 28.2/47.1, surpassing Spanish-language TV series La Academia rating of 9.6/17.[2] [3]

The last series produced by Televisa had Lele Pons as host and Maluma, Anitta, Carlos Rivera and Natalia Jiménez as jury. In 2019, the license of The Voice format was acquired from Televisa to TV Azteca. A new edition was announced for this season under a different title (La Voz instead of La Voz... México)[4] with the leadership of Jimena Pérez[5] and with Ricardo Montaner, Yahir, Belinda and Lupillo Rivera as coaches.[6]

The most recent season was aired from June to August 2022 with David Bisbal, Yuridia, Ha*Ash, and Joss Favela forming the coaching panel.

Program

The official website says of the program:

This program has already become a very famous, because unlike other programs so far, this is divided into three parts and the artist do not have to be locked up almost half a year with teachers in a school.

Format

The series consisted of three phases: Blind audition, Battle phase, and Performance shows. Four judges/coaches, all noteworthy recording artists, choose teams of contestants through a blind audition process (12 members in season 1-3 & 5–7, 16 in season 4, 51 in season 8, 42 in season 9, 39 in season 10, 30 on season 11). After being acquired by TV Azteca in season 8, the show featured the Blind auditions, Knockouts, Battles and Performance Shows.

First Phase – The Blind Auditions

Each judge has the length of the auditioner's performance (about one minute) to decide if he or she wants that singer on his or her team; if two or more judges want the same singer (as happens frequently), the Singer has the final choice of coach. In the seventh season, the block button was featured where a coach could prevent another coach from getting a contestant.

Second Phase – The Knockouts

In the eight season, the second phase was changed from the Battles to the Knockouts. In this phase three artists (two from Season 11) from the same team sing an individual song and their coach chooses the winner. The two (one from Season 11) losing artist(s) are available to 'steal' by the other three coaches.

Third Phase – The Battles

The Battles were moved to the third stage after season 8. The Battle Rounds remained the same with coaches having two of their artists battle against each other directly by singing the same song together, with the coach choosing which artist advances to the Performance Shows. The losing artist is available to 'steal' by the other three coaches.

Fourth Phase – The Performance Shows

In the Performance Shows, each artist competes to receive their coach's and public's vote. The artists with the highest votes from their team advance to the next round. This repeats throughout the show until the Finale, where one artist per team is voted as the Top 4. In the Finale, the highest voted artist wins the title as their country's The Voice, along with their coach.

Coaches and hosts

The show premiered on 11 September 2011, with Espinoza Paz, Alejandro Sanz, Lucero, Aleks Syntek as coaches and Mark Tacher as host. For season two, Jacqueline Bracamontes was announced as the replacement of Tacher. Jenni Rivera, Miguel Bosé, Paulina Rubio, and Beto Cuevas were announced as coaches. In August 2013, it was announced that Marco Antonio Solís, Alejandra Guzmán, David Bisbal and Wisin & Yandel would be the coaches in the third season. For the fourth season, Yuri, Julión Álvarez, Laura Pausini and Ricky Martin took over the coaching panel. For season five, after a three-season absence, Sanz returned as a coach alongside new coaches Gloria Trevi, J Balvin, and a double chair for the frontmen of Los Tigres del Norte. For the sixth season, Pausini and Yuri returned after a one-season absence joined by Maluma and Carlos Vives which premiered on 15 October 2017.[7] After five seasons as host, Bracamontes moved to Spanish-language network Telemundo leaving the presenter role to YouTube figure Lele Pons for season seven. Maluma was announced to return for his second season, and was joined by new coaches Anitta, Carlos Rivera, and Natalia Jiménez.[8]

In December 2018, TV Azteca acquired the show's rights. The first coach confirmed was Belinda, followed by Yahir, Ricardo Montaner and Lupillo Rivera. Season eight premiered on 13 March 2019, on the new channel with Jimena Peréz as host. On January 21, 2020, it was announced that Belinda and Montaner would be joined by María José and Christian Nodal to coach the participants in season nine. A month later, Eddy Vilard and Sofía Aragón were confirmed as new hosts, replacing Jimena Peréz. Filming for the tenth season started in February 2021, revealing María José as the only coach returning, alongside Miguel Bosé who coached in season two, and debuting coaches, Edith Márquez, and Jesús Navarro. Filming for season eleven began April 2022, revealing the return of David Bisbal since coaching in season three, alongside Yuridia, Ha*Ash, and Joss Favela.

Coaches' timeline

SeasonCoaches
1Aleks SyntekEspinoza PazLuceroAlejandro Sanz
2Jenni RiveraBeto CuevasPaulina RubioMiguel Bosé
3David BisbalAntonio SolisAlejandra GuzmánWisin & Yandel
4YuriJulión ÁlvarezLaura PausiniRicky Martin
5J BalvinGloria TreviTigres del NorteAlejandro Sanz
6YuriCarlos VivesLaura PausiniMaluma
7Natalia JiménezCarlos RiveraAnitta
8Lupillo RiveraBelindaYahirRicardo Montaner
9Ricardo MontanerMaría JoséChristian Nodal
10María JoséMiguel BoséEdith MárquezJesús Navarro
11David BisbalYuridiaJoss Favela
12Natalia JiménezPedro Fernández
13Sebastián YatraAitanaRosario Flores

Coaches' gallery

Coaches' teams

– Winning coach and contestant. Winners are in bold.

– Runner-up coach and contestant. Final contestant first listed.

– 3rd place coach and contestant. Final contestant first listed.

– 4th place coach and contestant. Final contestant first listed.

SeasonCoaches
1Aleks SyntekEspinoza PazLuceroAlejandro Sanz
  • Oscar Garrido
  • Marian & Mariel Santos
  • Andrea Araujo
  • Paulina Aguilera
  • Alondra Vilchis
  • Daphne Gutiérrez
  • Alejandra Orozco
  • Lluvia Ayala
  • Ramiro Benavidez
  • Daniel Inurreta
  • Uziel & Zuriel Ramírez
  • Ana Carla Sinclair
  • Gabriel Navarro
  • Fernando Serafin
  • Vivian Rodriguez
  • Lucero Antonio
  • Javier Robledo
  • Jano Fuentes
  • Oscar Cruz
  • Damiana Conde
  • Polo Rojas
  • Jass Reyes
  • Sergio García
  • Melissa Menéndez
2Jenni RiveraBeto CuevasPaulina RubioMiguel Bosé
  • Luz María Ramírez
  • Ricardo Yocupicio
  • Diana Laura Gascón
  • Sandra Rodríguez
  • Rubén Renné García
  • Raúl Partida & Raúl Partida Jr.
  • Miguel Ángel Patiño
  • Jana Ruz
  • Ximena Villalón
  • Fernando Irigoyen
  • Perla Mondragón
  • Federico Vega
  • Javier Minjarez
  • Isaac Ruíz
  • Ana Karen Aboytes
  • Rigoberto Gutiérrez
  • Gerardo Bazúa
  • Gerardo Demara
  • Yosigey Vergara
  • Roberto Carlos Cerda
  • Jorge Romano
  • Keren Shy
  • Gabriela Espinosa
  • Gabriel Ornelas
  • Miguel & Alejandro Pérez
  • José Ignacio Martínez
  • Mike Sierra
  • Jovanko Ibarra
  • Noam Tuchmam
  • Rocío Jaramillo
  • Luís Javier Duhart
  • René Torash
3David BisbalMarco Antonio SolísAlejandra GuzmánWisin & Yandel
  • Willy Espinoza
  • Jessy Miranda
  • Samantha Rae
  • Azael García
  • Marcos Razo
  • Kate Botello
  • Marcela Aguilar
  • Hector Villareal
  • Carolina Ross
  • Rodrigo Estrada
  • Valentino Dávalos
  • América Estamates
  • Kerem Santoyo
  • Aby Espinoza
  • Santiago Ogarrio
  • Oliver Ahucid
4YuriJulión ÁlvarezLaura PausiniRicky Martin
  • Natalia Sosa
  • Frank DI
  • Joel Espinoza
  • Marcela Galvez
  • Lisbeth & Lizeth †
  • Guido Rochin
  • Iliana Beilis
  • Juan Carlos & José Manuel
  • Mike Miramontes
  • Daniela Pedali
  • Kike Jiménez
  • Jonathan Becerra
  • Saak Figueroa
  • Melissa Galindo
  • Ayness López
  • Agina Álvarez
  • Sarah & Joe
  • Alejandro Blumerkron
  • Alex Hoyer
  • Mitsuo Yokishi
5J BalvinGloria TreviLos Tigres del NorteAlejandro Sanz
  • Yuliana Martínez
  • Jorge Eduardo
  • Valentina Batta
  • Monse Limongi
  • Faustino & Tito Villalobos
  • Eddy Ray
  • Jose Talamantes
  • Sofía Elena
  • Karina Ambriz
  • Anuar
  • Poncho Arocha
  • Giovana Taboada
  • María Jimena
  • Marco & Rick
  • Alba & Belén Arellano
  • Kike García
  • Melissa Jiménez
  • Manu Negrete & Lucho Aguilera
  • Gil Bokacho
  • Jimena Villareal
6YuriCarlos VivesLaura PausiniMaluma
  • Leslie Mar
  • Bubba Barsant
  • Lizeth González
  • Alex Rodríguez
  • Julio Adrián Adame
  • Mayela Orozco
  • Thalía Ramírez
  • Lu Infante
  • Diana Laura Gascón
  • Flor Amargo
  • Luis Adrián Cruz
  • Johan Sotelo
  • Stefano Marocco
  • Marian & Mariel Santos
  • Erika Peña
  • Irlanda Valenzuela
  • Ryan González
  • Gaby Albo
  • Fernando Irigoyen
  • Hugo Márquez
7Natalia JiménezCarlos RiveraAnittaMaluma
  • Carmen Goett
  • Adriana & Cristian
  • Maggy Aranda
  • Cindy Coleoni
  • Anthon Mor
  • Norah Montero
  • Luis Ochoa
  • Rosa Michell
  • Cristina Ramos
  • Guillermo Mendoza
  • Aneeka
  • Mad Rapsodia
  • Dulce Najar
  • Gabby Tamez
  • Rey Cristopher
  • Ale Ramírez
  • Delian
  • Ángel Elizondo
  • Mafer Labastida
  • Morganna Love
  • Luanna Silva
  • Jesús De la Rosa
  • Colette Acuña
  • Diana Campos
  • Diana Villamonte
  • Ley Memphis
  • Erika Alcocer
  • Paola Guanche
  • Francisco Treviño
  • Nacho Pérez
  • Ariel Vi
  • José Dhalí
8Lupillo RiveraBelindaYahirRicardo Montaner
  • Fátima Domínguez
  • José de Jesús "Pichi"
  • Miguel Rivera
  • Viviann Baeza
  • Lucas Martín
  • Meli G
  • Leo Rosas
  • Tenoch Niño de Rivera
  • Daniela González
  • Mashiakh & Dara Warnero
  • Sury Faría
  • Diana Bellini
9Ricardo MontanerBelindaMaría JoséChristian Nodal
  • Alexis Tanguma
  • Alonso Hernández
  • Gabby Muller
  • Prudence
  • Juan Ma
  • DYF
  • Glenda Ramírez
  • Majo Cornejo
  • Kike Jiménez
  • Fernando Sujo
  • Natalia Marrokin
  • Arnoldo Tapia
10María JoséMiguel BoséEdith MárquezJesús Navarro
  • Arturo De La Fuente
  • Melina
  • Ale Soto
  • Kike Aristi
  • Vida
  • Edeer Velásquez
  • Sherlyn Sánchez
  • Azucena Del Toro
  • Dugali
  • Arantza
  • Sumiko
  • Ela
11David BisbalYuridiaHa*AshJoss Favela
  • Anyelique Solorio
  • Gabriel García
  • José María Ortega
  • Fátima Elizondo
  • Isabela Rodríguez
  • Jennifer Santos
  • Sandra Guevara
  • Christian Valdés
  • Aeda Fernanda
12Jesús Navarro YuridiaNatalia Jiménez Pedro Fernández

Series overview

Warning: the following table presents a significant amount of different colors.

Season! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="04%"
Year airedWinnerRunner-upThird placeFourth placeWinning coachPresentersCoaches (chairs' order)
MainBackstage1234
12011Óscar CruzAlejandra OrozcoÓscar GarridoGabriel NavarroAlejandro SanzMark TacherCynthia UríasSyntekEspinozaLuceroAlejandro
22012Luz María RamírezMiguel & AlejandroGerardo BazúaXimena VillalónJenni RiveraJacqueline BracamontesJenniBetoPaulinaMiguel
32013Marcos RazoWilly EspinozaCarolina RossKate BotelloMarco A. SolísLidia ÁvilaDavidMarco Guzmán Wisin & Yandel
42014Guido RochinKike JiménezAgina Álvarez Natalia SosaJulión ÁlvarezPaty CantúYuriJuliónLauraRicky
52016Yuliana MartínezEddy RayPoncho ArochaJorge EduardoJ BalvinNatalia TéllezBalvinGloriaTigresAlejandro
62017Luis Adrián CruzLeslie MarIrlanda ValenzuelaMayela OrozcoLaura PausiniOdalys Ramírez YuriVivesLauraMaluma
72018Cristina RamosDiana VillamonteCarmen GoettDelianCarlos RiveraLele PonsNataliaCarlosAnitta
82019Fátima Domínguez Leo RosasViviann BaezaMashiakh & DaraLupillo RiveraJimena PérezLupilloBelindaYahirRicardo
92020Fernando SujoAlexis TangumaGlenda RamírezPrudenceChristian NodalEddy VilardSofía AragónRicardoMaría JoséChristian
102021Sherlyn SánchezArturo De La FuenteArantzaKike AristiEdith MárquezMaría JoséMiguelEdithJesús
112022Fátima ElizondoAnyelique SolorioMarcela LópezSandra GuevaraYuridiaDavidYuridiaHa*Ash Joss
122024Upcoming
season
Pedro NataliaMaría José Alejandro

Seasons' summaries

Season 1

NameAgeDescriptionMusical styleAdvisor
Alejandro Sanz42 years oldInternational StarLatin pop, Balada romántica, Pop-Rock, Flamenco, Spanish rockMario Domm
Espinoza Paz30 years oldRegional ArtistNorteño, Ranchera, Banda sinaloenseDavid Bisbal
Aleks Syntek42 years oldInternational ArtistPop-Rock, Pop, Latin pop, Balada popJoy
Lucero42 years oldInternational ArtistPop, Ranchera, Baladas en españolManuel Mijares

Season 2

NameAgeDescriptionMusical styleAdvisor(s)
Jenni Rivera43 years oldInternational StarNorteño, Ranchera, Banda sinaloense, BachataEspinoza Paz
Miguel Bosé56 years oldInternational StarPop, Balada, Latin popXimena Sariñana
Paulina Rubio41 years oldInternational StarPop, Pop-Rock, Latin popJesús Navarro
Beto Cuevas45 years oldInternational ArtistPop, Latin pop, Rock, Pop-Rock, Latin rockHa*Ash

Season 3

NameAgeDescriptionMusical styleAdvisor(s)
Marco Antonio Solís53 years oldInternational StarRanchera, Bolero, Balada, Pop, Mexican cumbiaEdith Márquez
David Bisbal34 years oldInternational StarPop, Balada romántica, Pop latinoPaty Cantú
Alejandra Guzmán45 years oldInternational ArtistPop, Pop-Rock, Latin pop, RockMotel
Wisin & Yandel34–36 years oldUrban StarsReggaeton, Latin trap, Urban musicPrince Royce

Season 4

NameAgeDescriptionMusical styleAdvisor
Julión Álvarez30 years oldInternational ArtistRanchera, Banda sinaloense, Latin popRicardo Montaner
Laura Pausini39 years oldInternational StarPop-Rock, Balada romántica, Pop, Latin music, EuropopAlex Ubago
Ricky Martin42 years oldInternational StarLatin pop, Balada, Latin music, Bachata, GuarachaMario Domm
Yuri50 years oldInternational ArtistLatin Pop, Balada romántica, Pop, RancheraPoncho Lizárraga

Season 5

NameAgeDescriptionMusical styleAdvisor
J Balvin30 years oldUrban StarReggaeton, Latin trap, Urban musicJulión Álvarez
Gloria Trevi48 years oldInternational ArtistLatin pop, Pop-Rock, ReggaetonManuel Carrasco
Los Tigres del Norte58–61 years oldInternational ArtistsNorteño, Ranchera, Cumbia Norteña, BoleroDiego Torres
Alejandro Sanz47 years oldInternational StarLatin pop, Balada romántica, Pop-Rock, Flamenco, Spanish rockPaty Cantú

Season 6

NameAgeDescriptionMusical style
Laura Pausini42 years oldInternational StarPop-Rock, Balada romántica, Pop, Latin music, Europop
Yuri53 years oldInternational ArtistLatin Pop, Balada romántica, Pop, Ranchera
Maluma23 years oldUrban StarReggaeton, Latin trap, Urban music
Carlos Vives56 years oldInternational StarVallenato, Cumbia, Latin pop

Season 7

NameAgeDescriptionMusical styleAdvisor(s)
Carlos Rivera32 years oldInternational ArtistLatin pop, Balada románticaTommy Torres
Maluma24 years oldUrban StarReggaeton, Latin trap, Urban musicPiso 21
Natalia Jiménez36 years oldInternational Artist Latin pop, Pop-RockSofía Reyes
Anitta25 years oldInternational StarReggaeton, Latin pop, Funk cariocaPrince Royce

Season 8

NameAgeDescriptionMusical style
Lupillo Rivera47 years oldRegional ArtistNorteño, Ranchera, Banda sinaloense, Mariachi
Yahir40 years oldNational ArtistLatin pop, Balada romántica
Belinda29 years oldInternational ArtistLatin pop, pop rock, dance-pop, electropop
Ricardo Montaner61 years oldInternational StarLatin pop, Balada romántica

Season 9

NameAgeDescriptionMusical style
Christian Nodal21 years oldInternational ArtistRanchera, Banda sinaloense, Mariachi, Latin pop
Ricardo Montaner62 years oldInternational StarLatin pop, Balada romántica
María José44 years oldInternational ArtistLatin pop, pop rock, Rock, Balada romántica, soul
Belinda30 years oldInternational ArtistLatin pop, pop rock, dance-pop, electropop

Season 10

NameAgeDescriptionMusical style
Edith Márquez47 years oldInternational Artist
María José45 years oldInternational ArtistLatin pop, pop rock, Rock, Balada romántica, soul
Jesús Navarro35 years oldInternational ArtistLatin pop, Pop rock, Rock, Reggaeton
Miguel Bosé65 years oldInternational StarPop, Balada, Latin pop

Season 11

NameAgeDescriptionMusical style
Yuridia35 years oldInternational ArtistBalada, Balada romántica, Pop latino, Banda sinaloense
David Bisbal42 years oldInternational StarPop, Balada romántica, Pop latino
Ha*Ash36–35 years oldInternational Artists
Joss Favela31 years oldRegional ArtistBanda sinaloense, Ranchera

Series overview

Season! rowspan="2" scope="col" width="05%"
AiredWinnerRunner-upThird placeFourth placeWinning coachPresenterBackstge HostNetwork
1234
12011Óscar CruzAlejandra OrozcoÓscar GarridoGabriel NavarroAlejandro SanzMark TacherCynthia UríasSyntekEspinozaLuceroAlejandroLas Estrellas
22012Luz María RamírezMiguel & AlejandroGerardo BazúaXimena VillalónJenni RiveraJacqueline BracamontesJenniBetoPaulinaMiguel
32013Marcos RazoWilly EspinozaCarolina RossKate BotelloMarco A. SolísLidia ÁvilaDavidMarco Guzmán Wisin & Yandel
42014Guido RochinKike JiménezAgina Álvarez Natalia SosaJulión ÁlvarezPaty CantúYuriJuliónLauraRicky
52016Yuliana MartínezEddy RayPoncho ArochaJorge EduardoJ BalvinNatalia TéllezBalvinGloriaTigresAlejandro
Kids 12017Eduardo BarbaMariana NajeraDeylan LópezMalumaOlivia PeraltaRosarioEmmanuel & MijaresMaluma
62017Luis Adrián CruzLeslie MarIrlanda ValenzuelaMayela OrozcoLaura PausiniJacqueline BracamontesOdalys Ramírez YuriVivesLauraMaluma
72018Cristina RamosDiana VillamonteCarmen GoettDelianCarlos RiveraLele PonsNataliaCarlosAnitta
82019Fátima Domínguez Leo RosasViviann BaezaMashiakh & DaraLupillo RiveraJimena PérezLupilloBelindaYahirRicardoAzteca Uno
Senior 12019Salvador RiveraGenaro PalaciosCuca TenaJorge Orozco Ricardo Montaner
Kids 22019Roberto XavierMario GirónMónica PlehnLuceroOlivia PeraltaMelendiLuceroCarlosLas Estrellas
92020Fernando SujoAlexis TangumaGlenda RamírezPrudenceChristian NodalEddy VilardSofía AragónRicardoBelindaMaría JoséChristianAzteca Uno
Kids 32021Randy OrtizSantiago FloresRenata TelloErick ElianBelindaCamilo Mau & RickyMaría José
Senior 22021Omar AlexanderBaby BátizMr. ClaytonRossy RodríguezRicardo MontanerRicardoMaría JoséYahir
102021Sherlyn SánchezArturo De La FuenteArantzaKike AristiEdith MárquezSofía AragónMaría JoséMiguelEdithJesús
Kids 42022Kevin AguilarJose A. LópezLeonardo GabrielHabana ZoéMau & RickyJossPatyMaría Ricky
112022Fátima ElizondoAnyelique SolorioMarcela LópezSandra GuevaraYuridiaDavidYuridiaHa*Ash Joss
Kids 52024Upcoming
season
PatyBelindaMelendi
122024Upcoming
season
Jesús YuridiaNataliaPedro

References

  1. Web site: The Voice of . December 19, 2011 . es . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111229003303/http://www.talpa.tv/formats/talent/the-voice-of . December 29, 2011 .
  2. Voz drowns out competition. September 24, 2011. Variety. July 21, 2012.
  3. Web site: 'La Voz México' triplica rating de 'La Academia 2011' . September 14, 2011 . . es.
  4. Web site: ¿Estás listo para que México y el mundo conozcan tu talento? ¡Inscríbete y forma parte de la la Voz! . February 28, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015756/http://www.aztecauno.com/lavoz/videos/videos/estas-listo-para-que-mexico-y-el-mundo-conozcan-tu-talento-inscribete-y-forma-parte-de-la-la-voz/495445 . February 19, 2019 . dead .
  5. Web site: Jimena Pérez, 'La Choco' confirma ser la conductora de 'La Voz'. www.milenio.com. March 12, 2019.
  6. Web site: Belinda, Lupillo Rivera, Ricardo Montaner y Yahir, "'coaches' de La Voz de Tv Azteca. Ayala. Fabiola. Publimetro México. es. March 12, 2019.
  7. Web site: Regresa La Voz México con Laura Pausini, Yuri, Carlos Vives y Maluma.
  8. Web site: ¡Anitta comparte las primeras imágenes junto a Maluma en La Voz México!.