Raúl Sandoval

Edwin Raul Sandoval de la Torre, (born January 5, 1979, in Mexicali, Baja California) is a Mexican actor and singer.

Known by his stage name Raúl, he is best known by being in the first generation of La Academia, (Mexican version of American Idol), produced by TV Azteca.

His father is Raul Alfonso Sandoval Dorame and his mother Ana Berta Araceli Tapia de la Torre.

Among his best-known songs during his stay in La Academia are "Cause of women like you" [Por Mujeres Como Tu], "It Wasn't Me" [Yo No Fui] and "Granada", which however failed to be among the finalists.

"Serenade" [Serenata], "Sorry, because" [Perdon, Porque] with partners such as Pepe Aguilar, Jose Manuel Figueroa, Fernando Santiago, Mario Quintero, Jorge Avendano and others.