Magda Liliana Castilla Cuellar, known professionally as Ilona, was born on
January 24, 1985, in Bogotá, Colombia. She started her musical career at age 17
in public venues and pursued her dream to be a professional singer in the early
2000s. Ilona taught herself guitar and writing songs and then formed a band with
professional musicians. In 2005, she signed with EMI Music Colombia and released
her debut album Desde Mi Ventana, produced by Cachorro López. The album featured
collaborations with León Gieco on "En la Zona" and the English band Blue on "One
Love," earning Ilona a Gram...