That’s right, today, September 25th, is the birthday of the Motomami of all Motomamis! Our Rosalía is turning 31 years old, and to celebrate, we wanted to gather some curious facts that you might not have known about the Catalan artist, which will undoubtedly help you get to know her better. Here we go, and congratulations to our Spanish diva!
31 Facts You Shoud Know About Rosalía
1. Name: Rosalía’s full name is Rosalía Vila Tobella.
2. Place of Birth: Rosalía was born in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, a municipality to the north of the Baix Llobregat region in Catalonia, Spain.
3. Zodiac Sign: Our Motomami was born on September 25, 1992, so yes, she’s a Libra! A sign known for its indecision, learning through personal relationships, being very sociable and creative, avoiding confrontations, and preferring intimate settings. Moreover, she likes to seek justice and respect for others, something that aligns perfectly with Rosalía’s personality!
4. Education: The Catalan artist graduated in Flamenco and Andalusian Culture from the University of Barcelona.
Rosalía performs at the Coachella Stage. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images for Coachella
5. Failed Talent Show Experience: Rosalía worked hard to gain public recognition. As evidence, she auditioned for Got Talent in Spain when she was 15, but the judges didn’t give her a favorable verdict.
6. Debut Album: The young artist released her first album, «Los ángeles,» in 2017, produced by Raül Refree.
7. El Mal Querer: The studio work that catapulted her to fame in 2018 was actually her baccalaureate project to graduate from the Catalonia College of Music.
8. Multilingual: In addition to Spanish, the singer also sings in English and her native Catalan.
9. Foray into Cinema: Rosalía made her cinematic debut in the film «Pain and Glory» by the renowned Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar.
10. What She Carries in Her Bag: A few months ago, the Catalan artist went viral when she revealed that she always carries an avocado and mayonnaise in her bag because, due to her schedule, it can sometimes be difficult to find a moment for a snack.
Rosalia during the Motomami Tour. H.Bilbao / Europa Press via Getty Images
11. A True Motomami: Rosalía’s parents have always ridden motorcycles, and she started riding them from a very young age, at the age of 7. Since then, she has explored various terrains with them.
12. Her Favorite Hobby: The singer loves cooking, and she has admitted in various interviews that she enjoys eating and is a loyal follower of Latin cuisine, such as tacos or shrimp aguachile.
13. Song That Catapulted Her to Fame: Rosalía achieved significant recognition in the Spanish urban music scene after collaborating with C.Tangana on «Antes de Morirme.» A song that revolutionized the music scene and has amassed over 140 million views on YouTube.
14. Family Talent: Her stylist is none other than her sister, Pilar Vila Tobella! She likes to refer to her as La Pili.
15. Chameleon-like: Rosalía enjoys blending into the crowd to see what people think of her. She has done this even on two occasions with the Spanish program El Hormiguero, and the results are more than comical.
16. International Success: Her first globally successful single was «Con Altura,» which also marked her strong entry into reggaeton, making her a reference in this field as well.
17. Producer: Rosalía is one of the few female producers who have achieved global recognition. When she went to accept the Billboard award recognizing her as the best female producer of the year in 2019, she advocated for the need to have more women in studios.
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18. Activism: The Catalan artist has spoken out on several occasions on issues of great political and social importance. In Mexico, she declared herself pro-choice by wearing a green scarf in support of the free choice of abortion. In 2021, she condemned the hate crime of the murder of young Samuel Luiz in Spain.
19. Her First Album: Before «Los Ángeles,» Rosalía released another collaborative album in 2013 called «Kejaleo.»
20. High-Profile Collaborations: In her rapid rise to stardom, Rosalía has collaborated with some of the biggest names internationally, including The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Billie Eilish, Wisin y Yandel, and Tokischa, among others.
21. Influences: Rosalía has acknowledged drawing inspiration from a wide variety of artists, from Camarón to Björk.
22. Rejected Madonna’s Invitation: The Queen of Pop invited Rosalía to perform at her birthday party in Morocco in 2018, but the Catalan artist declined the invitation.
23. Fitness Enthusiast: The Motomami has had to train day and night to complete her successful world tour that has lasted more than a year. In fact, she always carries her dumbbells with her.
24. Planner: The artist requires a strict daily schedule, so she always has a physical agenda with her wherever she goes.
Rosalía at Coachella 2023 / Emma McIntyre / Getty Images for Coachella
25. «Skincare Obsession»: The singer has revealed in various interviews that she is a true fan of skincare routines, especially patches, serum, exfoliation, and moisturizers.
26. Multi-Award Winner: It’s difficult to know for sure the exact number of awards Rosalía has received because she has won multiple Grammys, MTV Video Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards, among others.
27. Influential: She has been recognized as one of the most influential artists in the world by TIME magazine, in addition to being one of the most followed Spanish singers worldwide.
28. Her Soccer Team: Rosalía collaborated with Football Club Barcelona, a.k.a. Barça, to release her own jersey, making it clear which is her hometown club.
29. Zero Tolerance for Sexism: The Catalan artist stood firm after the controversy with J.C. Reyes, who offended her by posting AI-generated nude images to promote a song. Rosalía was unequivocal, condemning this behavior and gaining global support.
30. Her Most-Streamed Song: «La Noche de Anoche» with Bad Bunny takes the lead, with over 900 million streams on Spotify.
31. Record-Breaker: Rosalía became the first female artist in history to win two consecutive Grammys for Album of the Year for «El Mal Querer» and «Motomami.»
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