J Balvin
Biography
Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, who is known as J Balvin, is an urban music singer born in Colombia. During his high school studies in Medellin he was part of rock bands. He traveled to the United States on a cultural exchange. There he learned English and met hip hop, a style that would cause a complete change in his way of relating to music.
Known For & Full Filmography38 Titles
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Self
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes • as Self
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Drama Series - 1975, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Self
The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and politics running since September 2006. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos. The show aired on Spain's Cuatro channel from launch until June 2011 and is now broadcast on Antena 3. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron & "The Man in Black", and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. It has proved a ratings success, and has expanded from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its third season, which began on September 17, 2007. The show won the Entertainment prize at the 2009 Rose d'Or ceremony.
Drama Series - 1984, 16 episodes • as Self
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as Self - Invitado
Reality-show talent contest aimed to find the country's next solo singing sensation, putting a selection of hopefuls through their paces by getting them to sing a variety of cover versions of popular songs, with tutoring from various professionals.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self
The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
Is Ice Cube a nice guy? Do astronauts really drink their own pee? Does Gerard Butler still surf? The internet searches for answers and WIRED goes right to the source for the answers.
Drama Series - 1992, 16 episodes • as Self - Performer
The annual film & TV awards show presented by MTV. The nominees are decided by producers and executives at MTV with winners decided online by the general public.
Drama Series - 1974, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Tresillo (voice)
Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as J Balvin
El man es Germán is a Colombian comedy drama television series as a spin-off of the soap opera Las detectivas y el VÃctor. The plot focuses on the fun and family based situations that punk rock father, German Quintero, and his friends and family live on a daily basis.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as J Balvin
A suburban neurotic man in his late 20s has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends, because with their help, he might actually convince the world.
Drama Series - 1963, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
A yearly musical contest organized by the municipality of Viña del Mar, Chile which takes place during the last week of February at the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater since February 21, 1960.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Self
A one-of-a-kind barbershop experience with unfiltered conversation and debate from the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Self
Global music icons team up with world-renowned K-pop idols for spectacular song battles. Performing their biggest hits with a K-pop twist, these artists show up, show out, and shut it down in a friendly competition for the ultimate bragging rights.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Self
Your favorite celebrities tell their untold wildest adventures reenacted by marionette puppets. Big stars. Small puppets. Crazy stories.
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as Self - Judge
La Voz... México is a reality show and singing competition based on the format of The Voice originated in the Netherlands and part of the international franchise The Voice created by television producer John de Mol. Mexico is the first Spanish-speaking country to adapt this format and the first among 6 globally. The show began its first season on September 11, 2011, under the production of Televisa executive producer Miguel Angel Fox. The series' first episode scored a rating of 28.2/47.1, surpassing Spanish-language TV series La Academias rating of 9.6/17. The second season began on September 9, 2012 as scheduled, though was slightly delayed before the airing of its final episode due to the death of judge Jenni Rivera, who died in a plane crash in Iturbide, Nuevo León on December 9, 2012, dedicating an entire episode as a tribute to the late singer.
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes • as Self
A Latin Grammy Award is an award by The Latin Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievement in the Latin music industry. The Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the world that were recorded in either Spanish or Portuguese and is awarded in the United States.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Self
Relive the chart-topping hits, new music, and unforgettable moments from some of music's biggest artists. Don't miss a moment with Amazon Music Live—when the game ends, live music begins.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Self - Host
Looking for the elements of a fulfilled life, J Balvin meets with celebrities to learn about their mental health journeys and well-being practices.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Pre-show of the Gala des Pièces jaunes: the concert event, which is a continuation of the charitable operation for the Hospitals Foundation.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Dua Lipa's kaleidoscopic rocket fuelled journey through time, space, mirrorballs, roller discos, bucket hats, belting beats, throbbing basslines and an absolute slam dunk of the best of times in global club culture throughout the decades.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Agent Lozano
Little Lorraine, a North Atlantic seaside town with a population of 60, becomes embroiled in an international cocaine smuggling operation under the noses of multiple governments, distributed in coffins through a network of funeral homes.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
The road to Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance continues. This time, Apple Music drops a new official film, Where’s Usher?, to promote the performance.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self - Guest
The 2025 edition of the yearly charity concert for the Yellow Coins foundation.
Drama Series - 1959, 16 episodes • as Self
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Dwayne Johnson helps Global Citizen's campaign for COVID-19 therapeutics, tests and vaccines by hosting this special with guests and tons of performers.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin prepares for his 2019 homecoming concert amid intense political turmoil.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self - Performer
A global broadcast and streaming special aiming to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self - Guest
The 2024 edition of the yearly charity concert for the Yellow Coins foundation.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Told through the multi-faceted prism of jewelry, Ice Cold explores Hip Hop’s ability to reimagine and transcend established notions of wealth, status, and superiority. Across four episodes, you’ll hear from stars like Migos, Lil Yachty, A$AP Ferg, J. Balvin, City Girls, Talib Kweli and many, many more - all showing off their ice and speaking to deeper issues driving the passion for jewlery: racial inequality, access to the American Dream & the sheer resilience of hip-hop culture.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
An intimate portrait with music producer J Balvin
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Himself
An archeologist becomes obsessed with an inexplicable finding that shakes the world. He discovers the shape of a contemporary astronaut in an ancient archaeological site.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
J Balvin returns to his hometown of Medellin, Colombia to perform a special anniversary concert entitled "Bruuttal". A musical journey that begins with his first songs and ends with his most recent multi-platinum album " Energia".