Juan Luis Londoño Arias (born January 28, 1994), known professionally as Maluma, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor signed to Sony Music Colombia, Sony Latin, and Fox Music. Born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, Maluma developed an early passion for music while also being deeply involved in sports, particularly football. His stage name is a combination of the first syllables of the names of his mother ( Marlli), father ( Luis), and sister ( Manuela), reflecting his close family ties.