Redacción Ivonne Guzmán: from Bandana to success with La Delio Valdez and a life of reinvention
The Colombian artist forged her own path away from commercial pop and in deep connection with her desire
Since she became one of Bandana's iconic voices, Ivonne Guzmán has never stopped reinventing herself. Her life, shaped by music, migration, and motherhood, is that of an artist who chose to step away from the spotlight to follow her instincts. Today, she shines with La Delio Valdez and Savia Música, projects where she channels her creativity with freedom.
A childhood between continents and an early leap to fame
Born in Colombia, Ivonne spent her childhood in Cameroon and later in Orán, Salta, following her father's work assignments. That diverse geography shaped her artistic sensibility. At 16, she auditioned for the reality show Popstars, never imagining that within a few weeks she would be part of a national phenomenon: Bandana.
The popularity was overwhelming. In just a few months, Guzmán went from an anonymous teenager to a teen idol. The project lasted several years, but its impact left deep marks on her. According to what she shared years later, the extreme exposure pushed her to her emotional limits: "They slept at my doorstep," she recalled, visibly affected.
When the original group disbanded, she chose silence. She stepped away from the media spotlight, finished high school by taking exams independently, and began her musical training with a focus on composition.
An artist true to her desire: why she said no to Bandana
Bandana's return in 2016 did not include her. The decision, although surprising to the public, was firm. "I built such a solid path elsewhere that I didn't hesitate," she confessed in an interview with the show Somos Esto. She stated that her body gave her the answer before her mind did: "I felt a knot in my stomach. My body told me no."
Guzmán did not deny her past with the group. On the contrary, she acknowledged that it was a great school. However, her desire to compose, experiment, and explore other genres led her down less commercial and more authentic paths.
"Bandana taught me to follow my instincts. I didn't know what I wanted, but I did know what I didn't want. That was a guiding light," she stated.
Life after fame: motherhood and new stages
Far from pop nostalgia, Ivonne found her place in two powerful musical projects: La Delio Valdez and Savia Música. With the first group, she performed on impressive stages such as Quilmes Rock and was part of festivals throughout the country. She also participated in Charly Day organized by Olga, the streaming channel that pays tribute to Charly García.
In 2021, life gave her another role: that of a mother. From her Instagram account, she shared the arrival of her first child with a message full of emotion: "A month of magic, tenderness, intense learning, love... A love I had never felt before, the purest I have ever experienced. Thank you to this little life for choosing me."
Today, Ivonne Guzmán pursues her career with serene maturity, far from the noise and close to her truth. With the same intensity she brings to the stage, she allows herself to step down and embrace silence when she needs it. She is an artist who chooses without concessions and, perhaps for that reason, shines brighter than ever.
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