Eme 15
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 2011 in Mexico City, Mexico |
| Founder | Pedro Damián |
| Defunct | January 5, 2014 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Headquarters | Mexico City , Mexico |
Area served | Latin America |
Key people | Pedro Damián (producer), Carlos Lara (music producer), Lynda Thomas (music producer) |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Number of employees | 6 (members) |
Eme 15 (also known as EME XV and M-15) was a Latin pop group originating from Mexico City, created by Televisa producer Pedro Damián in August 2011. The ensemble consisted of the six principal actors from the 2012 Nickelodeon Latin America show Miss XV. Their music was crafted and produced by Carlos Lara alongside former pop-rock artist Lynda Thomas. The band concluded their activities following their final performance on January 5, 2014, at the Mega Feria Imperial de Acapulco held in Acapulco.
History
Eme 15 was formed by the six lead actors featured in the teen telenovela Miss XV. Originally starting with five members, a casting process in July 2011 led to the addition of Argentine TV host and model Macarena Achaga as the sixth member in August 2011.
The group performed tracks included in Miss XV, making their debut at the Mexican Kids Choice Awards in Mexico City on September 3, 2011, with their single Wonderland. Under Pedro Damian’s production, this single was recorded in Mexico City during August 2011. The official video for Wonderland was filmed at Las Pozas park located in Xilitla, San Luis Potosí in October 2011 and premiered on April 4, 2012, via cafedecamilo.com. The single became available for digital purchase on iTunes Mexico on April 24, 2012. Their follow-up single, "Solamente Tú," was shot on an Acapulco beach and premiered exclusively on MTV Latin America’s website on October 29, 2012, with its digital release occurring earlier on October 9, 2012.
Building on the momentum of Eme 15 and Miss XV, it was revealed in April 2013 that members Paulina Goto and Natasha Dupeyrón would star as co-leads in producer Pedro Damián's forthcoming series "Las Mejores Amigas: Best Friends Forever". This planned show aimed to feature songs by Eme 15 across up to 100 episodes but was eventually shelved.
At the May 16, 2013 ceremony held in Mazatlan, Mexico, Eme 15 received two nominations at the Premios Oye! awards: one for Revelación en Español and another for Canción en Español for their track "Wonderland".
Debut album: Eme 15
Work on Eme 15’s first album commenced in August 2011 in Mexico City. The self-titled record, Eme 15, was launched internationally for both digital download and physical purchase on June 26, 2012, including an exclusive bonus track for iTunes Mexico. The album contains twelve songs penned by Carlos Lara, Lynda Thomas, and Pedro Muñoz. On June 12, 2012, the lead single A Mis Quince (Miss XV), which served as the opening theme for Miss XV, was digitally released in Mexico. Following singles Súper Loca and Desde Tu Adiós were issued on June 19 as part of the album’s promotional campaign. Upon release, the album entered the Mexican Top 100 Album Charts at number two on July 1, climbed to number one by July 23, and achieved platinum status in Mexico after selling over 60,000 copies.
A special edition reissue of the debut album featuring four Christmas cover songs alongside two previously unreleased demos was made available both physically and digitally in Mexico starting November 13, 2012. This version attained gold certification within ten days by surpassing sales of more than 30,000 units. By year-end, the album had maintained a presence on Mexico’s top 100 charts for twenty-seven weeks and secured the seventeenth spot among the country’s best-selling albums of that year.
Live album: Wonderland-Zona Preferente
On April 30, 2013, the group unveiled their inaugural live album, Wonderland-Zona Preferente, a combined CD and DVD capturing their concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional on January 27, 2013. This release featured three brand-new tracks, including the third official single, Diferente. Upon its debut on May 5, 2013, the album entered the Mexican charts at position number 6.
Touring
To support their initial album and the TV series Miss XV, the band initiated promotional activities in spring 2012 with autograph sessions and showcases at various MIXUP retail locations and radio stations throughout Mexico. Their nationwide tour spanned 2012, with multiple performances at prominent venues such as four concerts at the Auditorio Nacional—two of which sold out in January 2013. Expanding their reach internationally, they performed in Colombia and Argentina toward the end of 2012, culminating in their first full international concert at Buenos Aires' Teatro Gran Rex on April 28, 2013.
Following the release of their live album Wonderland-Zona Preferente, the band appeared on television performing Diferente and participated in radio interviews. On September 6, 2013, they commenced a Mexican national tour starting in Mérida, continuing with shows in Ciudad Victoria and Puebla.
Final concerts and separation
The ensemble's last performance featuring all six members took place on December 8, 2013, at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City. On December 18, 2013, they announced via their official Twitter account that the band would disband following their final show on January 5, 2014, held at the Mega Feria Imperial de Acapulco in Acapulco, Mexico. Macarena Achaga was absent from this concluding concert due to prior engagements.
Members
| Member | Birthday | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Duarte | April 7, 1986 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Eleazar Gómez | May 29, 1986 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Yago Muñoz | September 28, 1990 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Natasha Dupeyrón | June 3, 1991 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Paulina Goto | July 29, 1991 | Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico |
| Macarena Achaga | March 5, 1992 | Mar del Plata, Argentina |
Studio album
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX | ARG | ||
| Eme 15 |
|
1 | 1 |
Live album
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| MEX | ||
| Wonderland-Zona Preferente |
|
6 |
Singles
| Song Title | Release Year | Highest Chart Positions |
Associated Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX | |||
| "Wonderland" | 2012 | 10 | Eme 15 |
| "Solamente Tú" | — | ||
| "Diferente" | 2013 | — | Wonderland-Zona Preferente |
| The symbol "—" indicates singles that either did not enter the charts or were not released in the specified market. | |||
Promotional singles
| Song Title | Release Year | Album Name |
|---|---|---|
| "A Mis Quince (Miss XV)" | 2012 | Eme 15 |
| "Súper Loca" | ||
| "Desde Tu Adiós" |
Music videos
- Wonderland (2012)
- Solamente Tú (2012)
- Diferente (Live performance at the Auditorio Nacional) (2013)
- Baila (2013)
- Te Quiero Más (2013)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Event | Category | Work Nominated | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kids Choice Awards México | Favorite Latin Group or Duo | Eme 15 | Winner |
| Premios 40 Principales America | Best New Artist or Group, Northern Region | Nominee | ||
| 2013 | Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards | Favorite Latin Artist | Nominee | |
| Premios Oye! | Breakthrough Artist in Spanish | Nominee | ||
| Best Spanish Song | Wonderland | Nominee |