Women in Latin music are getting more and more recognized in the U.S. Thanks to several Latin artists like Anitta from Brazil, who was able to go head-to-head with U.S. chart toppers.

With her unique voice, enamoring beauty, and elegant presence on stage, Anitta has captured the hearts of her fans not only from Brazil but also from the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Anitta has already collaborated with many stars such as Madonna, Cardi B, J Balvin, and Ozuna, making her even more famous.

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5 Interesting Facts About Brazilian Superstar Anitta

Fans can connect with Anitta through her social media accounts, such as Instagram and TikTok. However, many fans still want to know the Brazilian superstar more.

To get to know Anitta better, here is a list of facts you might not know about the Brazilian sensation.

Anitta Is a City Girl

Anitta was born in Rio de Janeiro, a major city in Brazil. She was born on March 13, 1993, and she was very proud to be a 90s kid.

Anitta was raised by her single mother, together with her brother. They reportedly grew up in a neighborhood known for being not nice. Despite that, she was able to thrive and bloom into a famous Brazilian superstar.

Anitta Was an Artist as a Kid

Since she was a child, Anitta was already honing herself to be in the entertainment industry. At eight, the Brazilian superstar was a choir member in Santa Luzia Church. When she was 11, she took dancing lessons, which shows why her presence on stage was on point.

At the same age, she also took English lessons, making her fluent in English. The singer revealed that her mom forced her to learn English, but she was thankful for learning three languages.

Why Is She Called Anitta?

Larissa de Macedo Machado was Anitta's real name. As to why she uses her current stage name, the singer revealed that she was inspired by the television character she loved back then. The character is so important for her that she chose "Anitta" as her stage name.

She Was Once Married

It is not surprising that Anitta was followed by several guys, given her beauty and charisma. But did you know that the Brazilian superstar was once married?

In 2017, Anitta married businessman Thiago Magalhaes. However, they divorced in 2018. She was also previously in a relationship with several people, such as Mr. Thug, Ohana Lefundes, and Pamela Tosatti.

Anitta Is a Guinness World Title Holder

The Guinness World Records also recognized Anitta's achievement. She was hailed as the first solo Latin artist to reach number 1 on the global Spotify chart.

The Brazilian singer took to Instagram to announce her achievement, saying she never imagined it would happen.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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