Anitta

About

Brazilian singer and dancer who rose to fame after her single "Meiga e Abusada" became one of the most popular Brazilian singles of 2013. Her much-anticipated self-titled debut album, released later that year, went on to go Double Platinum. She'd go on to release additional albums titled Ritmo Perfeito, Bang and Kisses.

Before Fame

She began singing in church when she was seven years old. 

Trivia

She was a judge on La Voz México's seventh season alongside Maluma, Natalia Jiménez and Carlos Rivera. Her stage name was inspired by the title character of the mini-series Presença de Anita. 

Family Life

She was born Larissa de Macedo Machado in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her parents' names are Mauro and Míriam, and they divorced when she was two years old. Her brother, Renan Machado, has worked with her as a producer. In November 2017, she married Brazilian businessman Thiago Magalhães, but by September 2018 they announced their separation. She previously dated singer Mr. Thug and actor Pablo Morais.

Associated With

The director of the "Meiga e Abusada" music video has also directed videos for Beyonce Knowles. She's collaborated with artists such as J Balvin, Becky G, Natti Natasha, Maluma, Rita Ora and many others.