Biography
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Born
1 August 1978 (age 45)
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Born In
Belém, Pará, Brazil
Gabriela Amaral dos Santos, better known as Gaby Amarantos, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, presenter and actress.
She was born in the Jurunas neighborhood, on the outskirts of Belém, Gaby began her career as a singer at the Parish of Santa Teresinha do Menino Jesus, where she participated in the choir. She drew attention for her deep but soft voice, having been invited to perform in bars in the capital of Pará. She achieved great success in music from Pará with the Banda Tecno Show.
Known for her exuberance and her extravagant costumes - consisting of large earrings, 20cm high shoes with LED lights, colorful clothes, false eyelashes, hair extensions and colorful accessories -, she was one of those responsible for the emergence and diffusion of tecnobrega, rhythm that turned into a fever in the Northern Region of Brazil. She became known nationally after releasing the song "Hoje Eu Tô Solteira", a version of the song "Single Ladies", by the American singer Beyoncé. The success of the song earned Gaby the nickname "Beyoncé do Pará". Her second national hit, "Xirley", already has more than a million hits on YouTube.
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