Thiaguinho
Thiaguinho
- Full name: Thiago André Barbosa da Silva
- Born: March 11, 1982 (age 40)
- Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, and record producer
- Genres: Samba, pagode, pop
- Instruments: Vocals, guitar, percussion
- Years active: 2000–present
- Labels: Som Livre, Universal Music
- Website: thiaguinho.com.br
Thiaguinho is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is one of the most popular samba and pagode singers in Brazil.
Early life and career
Thiaguinho was born on March 11, 1982, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began singing at the age of 10 and joined his first band, Exaltasamba, in 1999. He left Exaltasamba in 2012 to pursue a solo career.
Solo career
Thiaguinho's solo career began with the release of his debut album, "Ousadia & Alegria", in 2012. The album was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in Brazil. Thiaguinho's second album, "Só Vem", was released in 2014 and also sold over 1 million copies. His third album, "Hey, Mundo!", was released in 2017 and was also a commercial success.
Thiaguinho has also released a number of live albums and DVDs. His first live album, "Thiaguinho ao Vivo", was released in 2013 and was certified triple platinum in Brazil. His second live album, "Thiaguinho em Campo Grande", was released in 2016 and was also certified triple platinum.
Personal life
Thiaguinho married Fernanda Souza in 2015. The couple divorced in 2019.
Awards and nominations
Thiaguinho has won a number of awards, including:
- Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira for Best Samba/Pagode Song ("Caraca, Muleke!"), 2012
- Prêmio da Música Brasileira for Best Samba/Pagode Album ("Ousadia & Alegria"), 2013
- Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira for Best Samba/Pagode Album ("Só Vem"), 2015
- Prêmio da Música Brasileira for Best Samba/Pagode Album ("Hey, Mundo!"), 2018
Thiaguinho has also been nominated for a number of awards, including:
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Samba/Pagode Album ("Só Vem"), 2015
- Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira for Best Samba/Pagode Album ("Hey, Mundo!"), 2018
- Prêmio da Música Brasileira for Best Samba/Pagode Album ("Hey, Mundo!"), 2019