ArtistHYBE Latin America
Kenneth
Kenneth (Kenneth Lagunes Villegas) is the youngest member of Santos Bravos, HYBE Latin America's debut boy group, born on October 18, 2009 in Veracruz, Mexico. A multihyphenate performer since childhood, he grew up in a musical household where his mother worked as a radio host and his father sang in a vocal group. He began professional vocal training at age seven and appeared on the Mexican reality talent show Pequenos Gigantes at age nine.
Kenneth's acting credits span several major Mexican productions. He appeared in the telenovelas Contigo Si, El Precio de Amarte, and the long-running anthology series La Rosa de Guadalupe. He also performed in the holiday comedy specials The Day of the Dead is Cancelled and Mother's Day is Cancelled, and lent his voice to the Spanish-language cast of Pixar's animated feature Elio, adding a major studio animation credit before turning 16.
Before Santos Bravos, Kenneth was a member of the youth musical group KRUSH! Pop Kids, which he left in 2025 to enter the Santos Bravos training program under HYBE Latin America. Despite entering without formal dance training, he immediately impressed the creative team with his vocal instincts and a rare emotional maturity for his age. His group mates gave him the nickname Fuegito (little fire) for his energy, and he was also dubbed Perrito (puppy) for his playful personality.
His STBV archetype is the free heart: curious, spontaneous, unafraid to feel. His favorite singers include Bruno Mars and Luis Miguel, and his dream collaborations are Grupo Frontera, Carin Leon, and CORTIS. Santos Bravos debuted on October 18, 2025, which is also Kenneth's own birthday, at a sold-out event at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional.
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Fans Also Ask
Who is Kenneth from Santos Bravos?
Kenneth Lagunes Villegas is the youngest member of Santos Bravos, born in Veracruz, Mexico on October 18, 2009. He entered HYBE Latin America's debut group with a background in singing, acting, and voice work, making him one of the most multi-platform members in the lineup.
What did Kenneth do before Santos Bravos?
Before joining Santos Bravos, Kenneth competed on Pequenos Gigantes, acted in Mexican television, and built a youth-pop profile through KRUSH! Pop Kids. That mix of TV and music work meant he arrived with more camera experience than most performers his age.
What is Kenneth's connection to Pixar's Elio?
Kenneth was part of the Spanish-language voice cast for Pixar's Elio, giving him a major studio animation credit before his Santos Bravos debut. The role sits alongside his earlier television work and helped position him as more than a standard trainee-turned-idol prospect.
Why is Kenneth called Fuegito?
Kenneth's group nickname is Fuegito, or little fire, a reference to the energy he brings to rehearsals, performances, and fan content. Santos Bravos members have also called him Perrito, but Fuegito has become the more recognizable shorthand tied to his stage personality.
When did Kenneth debut with Santos Bravos?
Kenneth debuted with Santos Bravos on October 18, 2025, which also happened to be his birthday. The group launched at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, then followed with the singles 0% and KAWASAKI before releasing the EP DUAL in March 2026.
