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Juanes immortalized in Colombia

19:44 H | Topics: Celebrities - Colombia

capt.c2757fad241b4698b1d44e863bbaf8f8.colombia_juanes_statue_bog122.jpgA VL favorite, rockero and all-around good guy Juanes, has been immortalized in bronze in his hometown in Carolina del Principe, Colombia:

The 4,800 residents of Carolina del Principe greeted the 35-year-old Latin rock singer in the town's central park, where the statue, which stands 6 feet, 5 inches tall, was erected. The statue shows Juanes with the long hair of his youth and a guitar slung over his back.

Guarded by heavily armed soldiers, Juanes pointed out places of his childhood and where he played with his heavy metal group before he left the band to pursue a solo career. Later he gave a free concert to the adoring crowd

Last year, Juanes' compatriota Shakira also got her own statue in her hometown of Barranquilla.

Via / Yahoo! Entertainment

Image AP Photo/Luis Benavides via Yahoo!

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