Damares

About

Brazilian gospel music sensation who has earned legions of fans around the world with albums like 2008's Apocalipse, which sold more than one million copies. Her album Diamante won the Trofeu Promessas award for Best Album in 2011.

Before Fame

She attended the Municipal School of Augusto Angels and signed to the record label Louvores ao Rei in 1997.

Trivia

She was named an Ambassador of Peace by the United Nations.

Family Life

Her full name is Damares Alvez Bezerra de Oliveira. She married pastor Aldori de Oliveira in 1996, when she was 16 years old.

Associated With

She and Michely Manuely are both popular Brazilian singers of gospel music.