ArtistHYBE Latin America
Drew
Drew Venegas grew up in West Covina, California, in a Mexican-American household, and spent years working his way through the Los Angeles dance scene before landing a spot as leader of HYBE Latin America's Santos Bravos. A trained dancer who started at 15, he became a choreographer at The LAB and worked as a backup dancer for Ciara, Karol G, and BTS before building a reputation across K-pop-adjacent creative circles. He was a member of Simon Fuller's pop project The Future X before an audition for Santos Bravos secured his next chapter. Within the group, he serves as leader. Drew is openly gay and has spoken publicly about the visibility he brings to Latin pop spaces, giving an interview to British magazine Attitude on his experience in the LGBTQ community. His full name is Andrew Joseph Venegas. Santos Bravos debuted in October 2025 with a sold-out concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional, drawing 10,000 live attendees and 70,000 via livestream. The group released their debut EP DUAL in March 2026, anchored by the singles 0% and KAWASAKI.
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Who is Drew from Santos Bravos?
Drew, born Andrew Joseph Venegas on January 22, 2000, is the leader of Santos Bravos under HYBE Latin America. He came into the group from the Los Angeles dance world, where he built credits as a choreographer and touring performer before shifting into full-time group activity.
What did Drew do before Santos Bravos?
Before Santos Bravos, Drew worked as a dancer and choreographer in Los Angeles, including performance work tied to Ciara, Karol G, and BTS. He was also part of Simon Fuller's pop project The Future X, which gave him an earlier taste of group training and public-facing pop promotion.
What is Drew's role in Santos Bravos?
Drew serves as the leader of Santos Bravos, helping set the tone for rehearsals, stage performance, and the group's public identity. His background in choreography and live performance made him one of the most prepared members when HYBE Latin America assembled the debut lineup.
Is Drew openly LGBTQ+?
Yes. Drew has spoken publicly about being gay and about wanting to show both his masculine and feminine sides without apology. That visibility has become a defining part of how fans talk about him, especially as Santos Bravos expands into a wider Latin pop audience.
When did Drew debut with Santos Bravos?
Drew debuted with Santos Bravos on October 18, 2025 at a sold-out launch event at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. The group later built on that debut with 0%, KAWASAKI, and the March 2026 EP DUAL, which established its first full release cycle.
