Fernando Olvera

• Name — Fher Olvera • Birth Name — José Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra • Alias — * Fher • Fernando Olvera • Born — 8 December 1959 • Birthplace — Puebla, Mexico • Instrument — * Vocals • guitar • harmonica • Genre — Rock • Occupation — * Singer • songwriter • musician • activist • philanthropist • Years Active — 1978–present • Label — Warner Music México • Associated Acts — * Maná • Sombrero Verde • Website — www.mana.com.mx

Born José Fernando Emilio Olvera, he began his musical career as a teenager in Guadalajara, playing alongside Gustavo Orozco and brothers Ulises, Juan Diego, and Abraham Calleros. Together, they formed a band called Sombrero Verde in the early 1980s.

With Abraham Calleros and Gustavo Orozco switching interests, Olvera continued his musical trajectory with the Calleros, Juan Diego (bass), Ulises (lead guitar) and himself (vocals and backup guitar), and a new member: Alejandro González (drums). The band recreated itself with a new name in 1987: Maná. The current members are: • Fher Olvera — lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, harmonica. • Alex González — drums, backup vocals. • Juan Calleros — bass, acoustic bass guitar. • Sergio Vallín — electric guitar, acoustic guitar.

Olvera's father died when he was 7 years old. His mother died when he was making the album Drama y Luz. Olvera has a child, Dalí, with his ex-girlfriend Ana Ivette Verduzco. He later had a 4-year relationship with TV host Monica Noguera. He keeps a close relationship with fellow band members, especially with Ulises Calleros and Alex González. He made an appearance in Coldplay's 2022 Tour Music of the spheres singing "Rayando el Sol" along with the Coldplay members in the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco on 29 March 2022.

Fernando Olvera is classed in the genre music of Latin America. Recorded with the occupation songwriter. Recorded as musician, composer, singer, guitarist and songwriter. The authorities additionally record the heading José Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra.