When you’re born into Mexico’s most famous musical family, there’s an unspoken expectation that you’ll follow in those legendary footsteps. But Aneliz Aguilar had different plans. At just 27 years old, the eldest daughter of Grammy-winning singer Pepe Aguilar has carved out her own identity as an entrepreneur, art advisor, and social media influencer with over 909,000 Instagram followers.
While her sister Ángela headlines sold-out concerts and her brother Leonardo tours alongside their father, Aneliz quietly built a completely different empire in the business and art worlds.
Her marriage to international lawyer Luis Rodrigo Castillo in late 2024 marked just one milestone in a year that saw her reveal her art career and continue expanding her entrepreneurial ventures.
Aneliz Aguilar Biography
Aneliz Aguilar Álvarez entered the world on April 7, 1998, in McAllen, Texas, which makes her involvement in the entertainment industry almost inevitable.
Aneliz spent her early years travelling extensively with her performing family, attending concerts and music events across Latin America and the United States. This nomadic lifestyle gave her a unique worldview but also made her crave something different. Stability. A sense of place. When she enrolled at Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, California, she finally found the community atmosphere she’d been missing.
That school became where Aneliz discovered who she really was, separate from the famous last name.
Her paternal grandparents weren’t just famous; they were icons. Antonio Aguilar (1919-2007), known as “El Charro de México,” recorded more than 150 albums that sold over 25 million copies worldwide. He also appeared in over 167 films during Mexico’s Golden Age of cinema. His wife, Flor Silvestre (1930-2020), had an incredible 70-year career spanning from 1943 to 2019, recording over 300 songs and starring in more than 70 films.
Together, they became the undisputed king and queen of ranchera music. Their 1997 feat of selling out Madison Square Garden for six consecutive nights remains the stuff of legend. This wasn’t just a family business; it was a cultural institution.
Pepe Aguilar, born in 1968 during his parents’ tour in San Antonio, Texas, successfully brought the family tradition into the modern era. He’s won four Grammy Awards and five Latin Grammy Awards, and has sold over 13 million albums worldwide. But Pepe’s vision extended beyond performing. He founded record labels Equinoccio Records and Machín Records, launched a shoe line in 2009, and operates state-of-the-art recording facilities. His $10 million net worth tells you everything you need to know.
Aneliz Aguilar Family
Aneliz’s mother, Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá (born December 8, 1960), brought a different kind of strength to the family. She met Pepe while appearing in a music video for his brother, Antonio Aguilar Jr. Their “half-hour coffee” at San Ángel Inn restaurant in Mexico City stretched to nearly three hours, and they married on October 11, 1997.
After marriage, Álvarez Alcalá chose to focus on raising her children rather than pursuing her own career, though she co-founded the family shoe line and now serves as co-owner of Machín Records.
Her experience surviving an express kidnapping in Mexico in September 2013 deepened the family’s commitment to privacy and security. It’s a decision that would later influence how Aneliz would approach her own public profile.
The Aguilar household includes four children, each taking remarkably different routes. Leonardo Aguilar (born August 15, 1999) followed the musical path, earning Grammy nominations for his banda and norteño music.
His 2024 single “Por el Contrario,” featuring Becky G, topped Latin Pop charts. Ángela Aguilar (born October 8, 2003) became one of the youngest artists nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, amassing over 3.9 million YouTube subscribers and 10.4 million TikTok followers. Her July 2024 marriage to singer Christian Nodal generated massive media attention.
Then there’s José Emiliano Aguilar (now in his early 30s), Pepe’s son from his first marriage to Carmen Treviño. Emiliano chose urban music and rap over traditional Mexican styles, but has been estranged from the family for over 2 years. A painful situation, Pepe has publicly acknowledged. The family dynamic remains complicated, with Emiliano occasionally making controversial public statements about his relatives.
Aneliz Aguilar Career
High school changed everything for Aneliz, though not in the way anyone expected. She was walking to cheerleading tryouts one day when she spotted the dive team practising. “I saw the dive team practicing, flipping, and jumping so gracefully that it consumed me, so much so that I completely lost track of time and missed my cheer tryouts,” she recalled.
Her eight years of gymnastics training translated perfectly to diving. She quickly became team captain and competed in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) championship during her freshman year.
She also competed in swimming and participated in boxing, volleyball, tennis, and soccer. When she fractured her ankle during practice, ending her professional diving aspirations, she didn’t sulk on the sidelines. Instead, she continued attending practices and meets to support her teammates.
But the most decisive moment came around age 11, when Aneliz realised something crucial about herself. “Ever since I was 11, I always wanted to open a restaurant,” she explained. She loved to sing, sure, and she was surrounded by musical excellence. But she didn’t have the same calling as her family members. And that was okay.
In October 2015, during her junior year at just 17 years old, Aneliz launched her healthy food truck business. “I pitched the idea of opening something innovative like a healthy food restaurant, but I realised how common that was at the time. So I found something that was more innovative than opening a restaurant, and that was to open a food truck,” she said.
The venture focused on providing healthy, organic food options for people with food allergies, vegetarian preferences, or vegan diets.
Aneliz handled both the business operations and the culinary aspects herself. The business demanded so much attention that she transferred to Oaks Christian Online School during the second semester of her junior year.
That’s a mature decision for a teenager, choosing long-term success over traditional high school experiences.
She graduated in May 2020 and continued her undergraduate studies in Entertainment Business Management in Los Angeles.
Aneliz’s Instagram presence didn’t happen overnight. With 909,000 followers as of late 2025, she’s built an engaged audience through content revolving around fashion, travel, wellness, and lifestyle.
In September 2025, Aneliz revealed a career development she’d kept under wraps: she’s now an art advisor with Art of the World Gallery in Houston, Texas. During an interview with the program “Ventaneando,” she explained that her artistic inclinations began in childhood. “Since I was little, I’ve always liked it. I feel that being surrounded by music and everything, I was always with art. At 18 years old, I went to London to study,” she shared.
After working with her family in the entertainment business, she found an opportunity in Houston that aligned with her passion. The gallery work allows her to combine her business education, creative sensibilities, and industry connections in a field that’s entirely her own.
In 2020, her sister Ángela shared a glimpse of Aneliz’s artwork on social media.
Since December 2020, she’s handled logistics and booking for “Jaripeo Sin Fronteras,” her father’s spectacular show that blends Mexican charrería (equestrian traditions), American rodeo elements, and regional Mexican music. She’s managed everything from hotel accommodations to staff coordination.
Aneliz Aguilar Personal Life
Aneliz got engaged to lawyer Luis Rodrigo Castillo in October 2024, with the proposal taking place on October 16. Her father, Pepe, and her brother, Leonardo, shared the emotional moment on social media. In the photos, Aneliz looked stunning in a white dress with green details, paired with a gorgeous engagement ring. Rodrigo appeared on one knee, clearly thrilled about their future together.
So who is Luis Rodrigo Castillo? According to his LinkedIn profile, he’s an internationally educated lawyer who speaks four languages: Italian, English, French, and Spanish. His educational background includes graduating from Regent’s University London with a degree in business administration and a specialisation in psychology.
The couple married in a private ceremony in late 2024, keeping most details confidential.
On March 29, 2025, Aneliz attended the Billboard Women in Music event at YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles. She was there to support both her sister, Ángela (who received the Breakthrough Artist award), and her mother (who was named to the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Executive list as co-owner of Machín Records).
