Yuriia Francisca Gaxiola Flores (born October 4, 1986, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico) is a popular Mexican singer who gained international fame by coming in 2nd place in the hit reality show La Academia. In 2005, Yuridia released her debut album La Voz de un Ángel. It has become the second best-selling album in 2006 and one of the fastest-selling albums of Mexican history. It has been certified Diamond since its release. Her second album, Habla El Corazón was certified Platinum in Mexico after a few weeks of release. Entre Mariposas, Yuridia's first album with original songs, was released in late 2007. It was certified gold for selling more than 50,000 copies within the first week of being released, peaking the number one position in the top selling charts.