Introduction
André Machado Valadão (born 16 April 1978) is a Brazilian Christian singer, songwriter, actor, worship pastor, writer and television presenter.
Biography
He was part of the successful band Diante do Trono, led by his sister Ana Paula Valadão, starting in 1998. Son of the senior pastor of the Lagoinha Baptist Church, Márcio Valadão, André is married to Cassiane Valadão, with whom he has two children, Lorenzo Valadão and Vitório Valadão. André is brother of singers Ana Paula Valadão and Mariana Valadão. Formed as a pastor at RHEMA Bible Training Center, also from the School of Missions DOMATA in Tulsa/Oklahoma and the music seminar Christ For the Nations in Dallas/Texas. In his solo career, which began in 2004, he has released twelve albums, seven with songs of his own. André Valadão has received the Talent Award trophy in different categories and was also twice nominated for a Latin Grammy for album Sobrenatural (2008) and Fé (2009). His album Fé, released in 2009, was the most successful album of André Valadão.
The artist has a own mark "Fé", through it is marketed clothing, accessories, helmets and cosmetics. The singer has ties to the Uptime (english school) and Claro. André Valadão leads weekly cults on Tuesdays at Lagoinha Church.
Discography
- Solo career
- Mais Que Abundante (2004)
- Milagres (2005)
- Alegria (2006)
- Clássicos (2007)
- Sobrenatural (2008)
- Unidos – Delirious? + André Valadão (2008)
- Clássicos de Natal (2008)
- Fé (2009)
- André Valadão Diante do Trono (2009)
- Minhas Canções na Voz de André Valadão (2010)
- Aliança (2011)
- Fortaleza (2013)
- Versões Acústicas (2014)
- Crer Para Ver (2016)
- with Diante do Trono
- Diante do Trono - as member (1998)
- Exaltado - as member (2000)
- Águas Purificadoras - as member (2000)
- Aclame ao Senhor - as member (2000)
- Preciso de Ti - as member (2001)
- Brasil Diante do Trono - as member (2002)
- Nos Braços do Pai - as member (2002)
- Quero Me Apaixonar - as member (2003)
- Esperança - as member (2004)
- Ainda Existe Uma Cruz - as member (2005)
- Por Amor de Ti, Oh Brasil - as member (2006)
- In the Father's Arms - as member (2006)
- En los Brazos del Padre - as member (2006)
- Tempo de Festa - as member (2007)
- Príncipe da Paz - as member (2007)
- Com Intensidade - as member (2008)
- A Canção do Amor - as member (2008)
- Aleluia - as special participant (2010)
- Sol da Justiça - as special participant (2011)
- Glória a Deus - as special participant (2012)
- Global Project: Português - as special participant (2012)
- Tu Reinas - as special participant (2014)
- Tetelestai - as special participant (2015)
- Deus Reina - as special participant (2015)
Television Program
- Fé (2012–present)
Participation in Movies
- Vingança (2013)