Pérola
Pérola
Full name: Pérola Santos de Jesus Stage name: Pérola Date of birth: August 27, 1983 Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Nationality: Brazilian Occupation: Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress Genres: pop, funk, R&B, soul Years active: 2002–present Labels:** Universal Music, Warner Music, Som Livre
Early life
Pérola was born on August 27, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is the daughter of a pastor and a nurse. She began singing at the age of 5 and started taking vocal lessons at the age of 12. She was inspired by singers such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé.
Career
Pérola began her career as a backing vocalist for other artists, such as Belo and Xande de Pilares. In 2002, she released her debut album, "Pérola Negra". The album was a commercial success and helped Pérola to gain recognition in the Brazilian music industry.
In 2005, Pérola released her second album, "Foi Assim que Te Perdi". The album was also a commercial success and helped Pérola to establish herself as a leading pop singer in Brazil.
In 2008, Pérola released her third album, "Por Você". The album was a critical and commercial success and won Pérola a Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Pop Album.
In 2011, Pérola released her fourth album, "Mais Perto de Mim". The album was a commercial success and helped Pérola to maintain her popularity in Brazil.
In 2014, Pérola released her fifth album, "Tô Te Querendo". The album was a commercial success and helped Pérola to expand her fan base to other countries in Latin America.
In 2017, Pérola released her sixth album, "Pra Sempre". The album was a commercial success and helped Pérola to reach a new peak in her career.
Personal life
Pérola is married to businessman Marcos Aguiar. The couple has two children together. Pérola is also a devout Christian and is active in her local church.
Awards and nominations
Pérola has won numerous awards throughout her career, including:
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Pop Album (2008)
- Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira for Best Female Singer (2009)
- Troféu Imprensa for Best Female Singer (2010)
- Prêmio Extra de Televisão for Best Theme Song (2011)
- Prêmio da Música Brasileira for Best Female Singer (2012)
Discography
- Pérola Negra (2002)
- Foi Assim que Te Perdi (2005)
- Por Você (2008)
- Mais Perto de Mim (2011)
- Tô Te Querendo (2014)
- Pra Sempre (2017)
