Alessia Cara, born Alessia Caracciolo on July 11, 1996 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is a talented singer-songwriter known for her pure Famous for the sound.
She began her musical journey at a young age, writing poetry and performing in plays. At the age of 10, she picked up the guitar and began teaching herself to play.
At 13, she launched her own YouTube channel, where she showcases acoustic covers of popular songs. her breakthrough single “here,” The album released in 2015 struck a chord with many and solidified her place in the music industry.
contour
- Full name: Alessia Giada Caracciolo
- Date of birth: July 11, 1996
- Age: 28 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Canada, Ontario, Mississauga
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Height: 5′1″ (1.55 m)
- Parents: Vincenzo Caracciolo and Enza Ciccione
- Siblings: Dario Caracciolo, Dante Caracciolo, Danica Caracciolo
- Spouse: Tyler Antonis
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Italian-Canadian
- Net worth: $4 million
early life and education
Alessia Cara is 28 years old. She was born on July 11, 1996 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Her father, Vincenzo Caracciolo, was born in Canada to Italian parents, while her mother, Enza Ciccione, was an Italian immigrant.
She grew up in a family of Italian descent and developed an early interest in music. Carla began writing poetry and performing in theaters as a child. When she was 10, her parents gave her a guitar, which sparked her passion for songwriting.
She started her YouTube channel at age 13, where she posts song covers that showcase her vocal talents. This platform allowed her to gain recognition and eventually sign with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings in 2014.
personal life
Alessia Cara married rapper Tyler Antonius in 2021. The couple keep their personal lives relatively private, but occasionally share anecdotes via social media.
Alessia is open about her health conditions, including synesthesia (a rare neurological condition that causes a person to experience multiple sensations at once) and alopecia areata. She also discusses struggling with mental health and insomnia.
Profession
Alessia Cara’s career takes off with release of her debut single “here” In April 2015, the song quickly gained attention and became a hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. her debut album “omniscient”was released later that year and included other successful singles such as “Scarring your beauty” and “Wildlife.”
Cara’s music often explores themes of self-acceptance and mental health. She has collaborated with numerous artists and received numerous honors throughout her career, including the 2018 Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Awards
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist (2018)
- Juno Award Breakthrough Artist of the Year (2016)
social media
- Instagram: @alessiasmusic
- Twitter: @alessiacara
discography
- “omniscient” (2015)
- “Growing Pains” (2018)
- “at the same time” (2021)
- “Love and Exaggeration” (2025)
