Marília Mendonça is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and performer known for her significant contributions to the sertanejo music genre, particularly the sofrência subgenre.
Born on July 22, 1995 in Cristianopolis, Goiás, she began her career as a composer before becoming an established performer. Her voice and emotional lyrics resonate with audiences, making her one of Brazil’s most popular artists.
Mendonça gained national recognition with the release of his 2016 live album, which featured hit singles “Infil”. Unfortunately, she died in a plane crash on November 5, 2021, at the age of 26.
contour
- Full name: Marilia Díaz Mendoza
- Nickname: Rainha da Sofrência (Queen of Sofrência)
- Date of birth: July 22, 1995
- Age as of 2024: 29 (deceased)
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Cristianopolis, Goiás, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazil
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Mario Mendoza, Ruth Diaz
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Murillo Huff (engaged)
- Children: Leo Diaz Mendoza Huff
- Relationship status: Engaged (while alive)
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Brazilian
- Net worth: $20 million
early life and education
Marília Mendonça is 29 years old. She was born on July 22, 1995 in Cristianopolis, Goias. Her parents are Mario Mendoza and Ruth Dias.
She grew up in a small town in the musical center of Setanejo and was influenced by music from an early age. Marília started writing songs at the age of 12 and wrote songs for several artists before starting her own career.
Her early experiences included singing in church and attending local events, where she developed her vocal skills. Although details about her formal education are not widely known, her passion for music led her to pursue a career as a singer and songwriter.
personal life
Marília Mendonça has a compelling personal life that includes relationships with prominent figures in the music industry. She became engaged to businessman Yugnir Ángelo in December 2016, but ended the relationship in August 2017 because she felt she was too young to make such a commitment.
In May 2019, she began dating fellow singer Murilo Huff; they later got engaged and welcomed their son, Léo, on December 16, 2019.
Profession
Marília Mendonça’s career officially began in 2014 with the release of her self-titled EP. However, this is her live album “Marilia Mendoza: Light of Life” The movie released in 2016 made her famous.
The album featured hit singles such as “Infil” It became one of the most played songs in Brazil that year and received several sales certifications.
In the following years, Marilia continued to release successful albums including “reality” (2017), which earned her a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Sertaneja Music Album.
her third live album “Ode to Everything” Released in 2019, it won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Music Album for Sertaneja, further solidifying her status as a leading figure in Brazilian music.
Mendoza’s music, which often touches on themes of love and heartbreak, has resonated deeply with fans across Brazil. She is widely recognized for her contribution to female empowerment within the Sertanejo genre.
Awards
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Sertaneja Music Album (2019)
- Won multiple awards at the Brazilian Music Festival
- Recognized as one of Brazil’s top female artists
net worth
Marília Mendonça has a net worth of approximately $20 million. Her success as a recording artist and performer contributed significantly to her financial well-being before her untimely death.
die
On November 5, 2021, Marília Mendonça died in a plane crash while traveling to a concert in Minas Gerais.
The crash killed all five people on board, including Mendoza’s uncle and manager. Her death shocked fans and fellow artists, leading to an outpouring of grief across social media platforms.
social media
- Instagram: @mariliamendoncac
- Twitter: @MariliaMendoncaa
- YouTube: Marilia Mendoza
discography
- marilia mendoza (EP)
- Ovivo (2016)
- Reality (2017)
- All poems (2019)
