Anitta
Anitta:
- Full name: Larissa de Macedo Machado
- Birthdate: March 30, 1993
- Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, businesswoman
- Genres: Pop, funk carioca, reggaeton, Latin pop
- Years active: 2010-present
- Labels: Furacão 2000, Warner Music Brasil
- Awards: Latin Grammy Award, MTV Millennial Awards, Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira, Prêmio da Música Brasileira
Biography:
Anitta is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and businesswoman. She is one of the most popular and successful Latin music artists of all time, having sold over 60 million records worldwide.
Anitta was born Larissa de Macedo Machado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She began her career as a dancer, appearing in music videos for artists such as MC Sapão and Mr. Catra. In 2013, she released her debut single, "Meiga e Abusada." The song was a commercial success, and it helped to launch Anitta's career.
In the years that followed, Anitta released a number of successful singles and albums. She also starred in a number of films and television shows. In 2017, she won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song for her song "Despacito" (with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee).
Anitta is known for her catchy songs, her energetic dance moves, and her outspoken personality. She has been praised for her ability to fuse different musical genres, including pop, funk carioca, reggaeton, and Latin pop.
In addition to her music career, Anitta is also a successful businesswoman. She has her own clothing line, a line of cosmetics, and a perfume line. She is also a philanthropist, and she has donated millions of dollars to various charities.
Discography:
- Studio albums:
- "Anitta" (2013)
- "Ritmo Perfeito" (2014)
- "Bang!" (2015)
- "Kisses" (2019)
- "Versions of Me" (2022)
Awards:
- Latin Grammy Award:
- Best Urban Song - "Despacito" (with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee) (2017)
- MTV Millennial Awards:
- Brazilian Artist of the Year (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira:
- Best Female Singer (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Prêmio da Música Brasileira:
- Best Pop Album - "Bang!" (2016)