OV7
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Julissa |
| Defunct | 2003 (first disbandment) |
| Fate | Reunited in 2010, indefinite break in 2023 |
| Headquarters | Mexico City , Mexico |
| Products | Music albums, singles, live performances |
OV7, originally known as La Onda Vaselina, is a Mexican Latin pop ensemble established in 1989. Boasting a career spanning over three decades in the Latin American music scene and a catalog of numerous chart-topping tracks, OV7 ranks among the most prominent groups in Latin pop history. The band disbanded in 2003, reunited seven years later in 2010, and declared an indefinite break in 2023.
1989–1993: Origin, Initial Achievements, Touring
Following the momentum set by 1980s pop acts like Timbiriche, OV7 was conceived in 1989 by Mexican vocalist and producer Julissa. The group’s formation was inspired by the Mexican stage adaptation of Grease (known locally as "Vaselina"). Their first album included successful singles such as "Que Buen Reventón" and "Que Triste Es El Primer Adios," selling upwards of 100,000 copies and backing a prosperous concert tour. The sophomore album, Onda Vaselina 2, emerged as one of Mexico’s top-selling records of the 1990s, featuring hits like "El Calendario" and "Voy Voy Voy." Their third release, Dulces Para Ti, delivered fan favorites including "Tu Seras Mi Baby" and "La Llorona Loca," which they supported with live shows at Teatro Aldama in Mexico City.
1995–1998: Musical Direction Change, Touring, Hiatus
With their fourth album, La Banda Rock, the group transitioned towards Regional Mexican music, highlighted by the popular track "Pongánse botas, quitense tennis." This record also found an audience in Spain. After this period, OV7 took a hiatus before returning with Hoy, which aimed at a teenage demographic through a blend of alternative rock and pop. Despite releasing singles like "Sube y Baja" and "Perdon," the album did not meet commercial expectations, prompting the band to pause activities and contemplate disbandment.
1997–2003: Revival as OV7, CD00, U.S. Introduction, Breakup
In 1997, under the name Onda Vaselina, the group made a strong comeback with Entrega Total, reclaiming top chart positions throughout Mexico and Latin America. Standout tracks such as "Mirame A Los Ojos," "Un Pie Tras Otro Pie," and "Te Quiero Tanto Tanto" reached number one on the Billboard Latin chart and continue to be staples at Latin American venues. Their extensive touring included four sold-out performances at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional while promoting Vuela Más Alto, which featured the hit "No es Obsesión." Following this era, they paused their career and ended their collaboration with manager Julissa.
Eight years later, due to legal issues, Onda Vaselina rebranded as OV7—reflecting both their original name and member count—and released the single "Enloquéceme" along with the album CD00. They performed ten times at Auditorio Nacional and achieved number one status across Latin America with singles including "Shabadabada," "Más Que Amor," "Jam," and "Enloquéceme." The album sold two million copies in Mexico and contained an unreleased English-language song titled "Angelica."
OV7 sought to expand into the English-speaking market through a promotional release of "Love Colada" from their album Siete Latidos. However, conflicts with Televisa limited their exposure in North America despite contributing the song "Bringing The World Back Home" to the official 2002 World Cup Album.
In November 2002, OV7 announced their dissolution during a live broadcast of Operacion Triunfo, followed by releasing a greatest hits compilation titled Punto in 2003. Their farewell tour concluded on June 14, 2003, marking the end of their fourteen-year run together.
Former Members
- Mariana Yolanda Ochoa Reyes: 1989–2003, 2010–2023
- Ari Borovoy Hoffman: 1989–2003, 2010–2023
- Lidia Érika Ávila Beltrán: 1991–2003, 2010–2023
- Érika Zaba Beltrán: 1989–2003, 2010–2023
- Oscar Schwebel Arizmendi: 1989–2003, 2010–2023
- M'balia Marichal Ibar: 1989–2003, 2010–2011, 2020–2023
- Kalimba Kadjaly Marichal Ibar: 1993–1994, 2000–2003, 2020–2023
- Daniel Isaías Vázquez Sánchez: 1989–1992, 1995–1999
- Anna Borras Canadel: 1989–1990
- Ariatna Leticia Martínez Vargas: 1989–1993
- Rodrigo Álvarez Saviñon: 1989–1993
- Luis García Carranza: 1989–1994
- Bárbara Macías Sánchez: 1990, 1993–1994
- Gonzalo Alva: 1992
- Liliana Ríos Iñurreta: 1993–1994
- Alejandro Sirvent Barton: 1992–1994
- Jair Roman de Rubin: 1993–1994
Tours
- OV7 Treinta Tour (2022-2023)
| 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| September 1 | Monterrey | Mexico | Citibanamex |
| September 2 | |||
| September 6 | Mexico City | Auditorio Nacional | |
| September 7 | |||
| September 8 | |||
| September 17 | Acapulco | Arena GNP | |
| September 22 | Guadalajara | Auditorio Telmex | |
| September 23 | |||
| September 24 | |||
| September 30 | Saltillo | ||
| October 1 | Aguascalientes | Arena San Marcos | |
| October 7 | San Luis Potosí | El Domo | |
| October 8 | Torreón | Coliseo Centenario | |
| October 13 | Oaxaca | ||
| October 15 | Morelia | Plaza de Toros | |
| October 17 | Pachuca | ||
| October 21 | Veracruz | WTC | |
| October 25 | Mexico City | Auditorio Nacional | |
| October 26 | |||
| October 29 | Villahermosa | ||
| November 4 | Merida | Auditorio GNP | |
| November 11 | León | Velaria de la Feria | |
| November 12 | Puebla | Auditorio GNP | |
| November 18 | Mexicali | ||
| November 19 | Tijuana | ||
| November 26 | Querétaro | "Centro de Congresos Querétaro" | |
| 2022 continued & United States dates |
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| 2023 |
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| 2023 continued & Mexico dates |
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| (Late) Mexico & U.S. dates continued |- !Date !City !Country !Venue |-
August18 Mexico City Mexico Auditorio Nacional |- August26 Puebla de Zaragoza Mexico Auditorio Metropolitano |- October7 Los Mochis Mexico Centro de Usos Multiples |- November3 San Diego United States CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre |- November4 Riverside United States Riverside Municipal Auditorium |- November5 San Jose United States San Jose Civic |- November9 Charlotte United States Ovens Auditorium |- November10 Atlanta United States Tabernacle (concert hall) |- November12 Miami United States James L. Knight Center |- |
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Albums under La Onda Vaselina
Studio releases
- La Onda Vaselina (1989)
- La Onda Vaselina, Vol. 2 (1991)
- Dulces Para Ti (1992)
- La Banda Rock (1993)
- Hoy (1995)
- Entrega Total (1997)
- Vuela Más Alto (1998)
Compilation collections
- 16 Kilates Musicales (1994)
- Música Compacta (1994)
- Línea de Oro: Qué Triste Es El Primer Adiós (1995)
- Línea de Oro: La Banda Rock (1995)
- La Onda Vaselina: Hacia El Milenio (1999)
- Préndete con Lo Mejor de Onda Vaselina: Onda Naranja Fanta (1999)
- Antología Musical de La Onda Vaselina (2000)
- La Historia Musical de La Onda Vaselina (2001)
- La Onda Vaselina: La Trayectoria (2004)
- La Onda Vaselina 3pack (2008)
- La Más Completa Colección (2009)
- Las Número 1: La Onda Vaselina (2010)
- Simplemente Lo Mejor de La Onda Vaselina (2010)
- La Historia (2011)
- 16 Éxitos de Oro (2012)
Albums as OV7
Studio albums
- CD00 (2000)
- Siete Latidos (2001)
- Punto (2003)
- Forever 7 (2012)
- A Tu Lado (2013)
Live recordings
- OV7 En Directo – Rush (2001)
- Primera Fila (2010)
- En Vivo Desde El Palacio de Los Deportes (2011)
- OV7 & Kabah: En Vivo (2015)
- 90's Pop Tour (2017)
Compilation albums
- Punto OV7 (2003)
- Combo de Éxitos (2006)
- Lo Mejor de OV7 (2006)
- Personalidad OV7 (2015)
Singles
| Title | Year | Chart Rankings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | MEX | SP | ARG | VEN | ||
| "Que Buen Reventón" | 1989 | – | – | – | – | – |
| "Mi Novio Volvió" | – | – | – | – | – | |
| "Vamos Al Mar" | – | – | – | – | – | |
| "Que Triste Es El Primer Adios" | 1990 | – | 8 | 14 | 21 | 18 |
| "Susanita Tiene Un Ratón" | – | 15 | – | – | – | |
| "El Calendario" | 1991 | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| "Me Siento Beethoven" | – | – | – | – | – | |
| "El Oso Corredor" | – | – | – | – | – | |
| "Voy Voy Voy" | 1992 | – | 32 | – | – | – |
| "México A Bailar" | – | 19 | – | – | – | |
| "Tu Seras Mi Baby" | – | – | – | – | – | |
| "La Llorona Loca" | 1993 | – | – | – | – | – |
| "Juego del Amor" | – | – | – | – | – | |
- Oxígeno: third single, issued on June 8, 2023.
- Para terminar: fourth single, launched on August 18, 2023.