Anitta (singer)
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Anitta performing during a concert in 2016.
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Larissa de Macedo Machado March 30, 1993 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Net worth | US$20 Million |
| Website | anittaoficial |
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| Labels | Warner Music |
Larissa de Macedo Machado (born March 30, 1993), known by her stage name Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and record producer. Anitta rose to fame in 2013 after releasing her debut single "Show das Poderosas", which reached the top of the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay chart.
She signed a contract with Warner Music Brasil in January 2013 and released her debut studio album. In July of the same year, she received a triple gold record certificate and platinum certification by ABPD. The first single from the album, "Show das Poderosas", reached the top of the Brazilian charts. Its music video has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube, with less than two years in the website. The album hit the mark of 170,000 copies sold, being also released in Portugal. Ritmo Perfeito (2014), her second studio album, sold 45,000 copies after a month of its release. On the same day she released her first live album, Meu Lugar. In November 2014, she performed at the Latin Grammy Award, becoming the youngest Brazilian singer to perform at the awards. In 2015, she released her third studio album entitled Bang, which was certified platinum and produced the singles "Deixa Ele Sofrer", "Bang", "Essa Mina é Louca" and "Cravo e Canela".
In 2013, Anitta was the singer who most remained at the top of iTunes Brazil and was elected by the same as the Artist of the Year. She was also elected by the Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte (APCA) as the revelation of the year in music in 2013. Anitta is also a three-times winner as the Best Brazilian Act on the MTV Europe Music Awards, and was the first Brazilian artist to win the Best Latin American Act award.
Anitta was born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 30, 1993. She is the youngest daughter of Míriam Macedo and Mauro Machado; her brother Renan Machado serves as her artistic producer. Her mother raised the two children by herself.
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