The second of December is a very “musical” day. It was on this day that Maria Callas, Nelly Furtado, ... Today we will talk about Nelly - she turns 32 years old.
Nellie was born in the Canadian city of Victoria into a family of immigrants from the Azores. Nellie's mother sang in the church choir - and it was with her that the four-year-old baby first appeared on stage.
Furtado was a very active child: she studied music, played various instruments, and took dance lessons.
At 16 years old future star I came to my historical homeland for the first time - Portugal. And it was this journey that gave her a lot of impressions, which were later reflected in her compositions.
Nelly became seriously involved in creativity, including songwriting, at the age of 17. Then she moved from Victoria to Toronto and created her first group, Nelstar. The guys achieved some success - they gave concerts and even recorded an album and shot a video. But in 1997, Furtado independently took part in music competition. True, she didn’t win any prizes, but she met the guys who became her producers.
Over the next couple of years, Nelly, together with her representatives, sought to conclude a contract with some label - and in the end, of course, she achieved it.
In 2000, she released her debut solo album, Whoa, Nelly!. Surely many of you still remember the song “I"m like a Bird from this record.
In 2002, Furtado went on her first world tour - and then began recording material for a new disc. The album Folklore was released in 2003. By the way, another thing happened that same year an important event in the singer's life - she had a daughter. Nelli dated the baby's father, musician Jasper Gaunya, for several years, but in 2005 they broke up. And in 2007, Nelly - for her producer Damassio Castellon.
Nelly with her husband
...and with my daughter
After the release of Folklore, Furtado decided to take a time out and disappeared from the stage for three years. And in 2006 she released a new disc, Loose. Her next work was the Spanish-language album Mi Plan.
Now Nellie works, but in a rather gentle manner - she records songs, sings with by various performers- for example, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland (it was also planned to release her duet with our Dima Bilan, but for some reason the collaboration fell through), sometimes appears at social events, but devotes most of her time to her family. This, of course, is wonderful, but we still wish the singer to be more active. Family is great, but fans miss the birthday girl.
In March of this year, Nelly Furtado released her long-awaited new album, The Ride. As it turns out, the singer has news not only of a creative nature, but also of a private nature. On ITV's Loose Women show, Nelly made a frank confession - her marriage to Cuban sound engineer Demacio Castelln had come to an end.
Furtado decided to leave her husband after eight years of relationship in the summer of 2016. It was one of the most difficult periods in her life, the singer admits, and, of course, music saved her from her worries. However, Furtado is already trying to talk about divorce with humor.
I'm alone now. Someone should make changes to the article about me on Wikipedia, otherwise this interferes with the establishment of my personal life,
- Nelly joked on television.
Nelly Furtado and Demacio Castelln
Nellie is raising a 13-year-old daughter, Nevis, whose father is musician Jasper Gehania. Now the singer’s heart is free and she is in no hurry to let anyone into it. Furtado’s priority now is his relationship with his daughter.
When my daughter was little, I took her on tours. She was on breastfeeding and it was extremely tiring for both of us. Career ups are, of course, great. But sometimes you just want to sit at home, bake cupcakes for your daughter, clean the house, and take care of yourself. It's important for me to stay in balance with my emotions for my daughter's sake.
- said the singer.
Nelly Furtado, April 12, 2017
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian pop star of Portuguese origin who received global recognition. The petite girl’s talent was not hampered by her origins from a simple family or lack of connections in show business.
The singer's albums have repeatedly started at the top of the national charts, and her singles have brought her prestigious music awards.
Childhood and youth
A girl was born in the town of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, on December 2, 1978. The newborn was named after the Soviet gymnast Nellie Kim. Her parents are Portuguese by nationality, originally from the Azores. His father, Antonio José Furtado, worked in construction, and his mother, Maria Manuela, was a cleaner at a local hotel. The family raised two more children - daughter Lisa Anna and son Michael Anthony.
Nelly spent her childhood in the neighborhoods of her hometown, which accommodated emigrants from Europe, Africa, Asia and India, which explains the girl’s passion for the national music of many peoples of the world. Her native languages are Portuguese, Spanish, Hindi and English. The girl received her first stage experience at the age of 4, when she performed folk song on a national holiday. The parents adhered to the Catholic faith, so all the children sang in the church choir.
Music
While still at school, Nellie began to master the game of musical instruments– trombone, ukulele, six string guitar and piano. The active girl could be seen in the local jazz band and wind orchestra. Gradually, Nellie begins to write music and poetry; at the age of 12, the first songs appear from the pen of the young singer. His favorite genres are rap and hip-hop, which Furtado successfully masters.
As an adult, Nellie moves to live in Toronto. At first creative path, settled in small company secretary, the young artist creates her own group “Nelstar” in the capital. Nelly writes trip-hop music. Furtado meets musician Tallis Newcreek and releases several songs for a joint duet.
Luck came to the young singer unexpectedly. At the competition for young performers, which took place in Toronto, Nelly did not take prize place, but met talented producers Gerald Ethan and Brian West. The young people worked at Dream Works Records. Representatives of the influential label once again listened to the singer in the studio and decided to sign a contract with Nelly to create the first solo album. The managers were not mistaken in their calculations.
Nelly Furtado - I"m Like A BirdThe single from Furtado's debut disc "I"m Like a Bird" received international recognition, including a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocals and a Juno Award in the category " Best Song of the year". The record “Whoa! Nelly" went double platinum in the US and more than a year remained on the Billboard 200 list. In her first album, the Canadian singer boldly mixed styles and genres, while maintaining the naturalness and energy of her stage presentation.
While creating musical compositions Nelly used elements of rock, folk, hip-hop, electronica and rhythm and blues. In the wake of such success, Furtado made her first world tour called “Burn in the Spotlight”.
Nelly Furtado - "One Trick Pony"After the tremendous success, Nellie began working on her second disc. This time the singer decided to delve into the musical intonations of the peoples of the world, calling the album “Folklore”. Each track of the album received a special sound, the record became much more lyrical and deeper.
Among fans of pop songs, he did not gain the necessary popularity, which did not prevent him from including the song “Forca” in musical accompaniment European Football Championship, which took place in 2004.
The album was created during the singer’s pregnancy, so it is not surprising that the song “Childood Dreams” appeared among the hits, which Nelly dedicated to the birth of her daughter. The video for the ballad “Try” pleased fans and the public with the emotional performance.
The creation of the third disc took place under the direction of hip-hop star Timbaland. The album “Loose” appeared in 2006 and immediately entered the Billboard 100 top list. Work on songs and videos for the third album took place in countries Latin America and the USA.
Nelly Furtado Justin Timberlake, Timbaland - Give It to MeIn 2007, “Loose” was recognized as the best-selling album of the year, the phenomenal popularity of which was explained by competent promotion, a preliminary world tour, and a large number of singles. The songs “Promiscuous”, “Maneater” and “All Good Things” became famous. Videos for the hits “Say It Right” and “Do it” were broadcast by the world’s leading music channels.
Among the popular compositions of this time are the duet between Nelly Furtado and musician James Morrison “Broken Strings”. The hit was the song “Give It to Me”, recorded together with Timbaland and. In 8 countries around the world, the single started at the top of the charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and in 2008 became a Grammy nominee in the category “Best Collaborative Pop Vocal Performance.”
Nelly Furtado - Say It RightA year after her thirtieth birthday, Nelly again delighted fans with the new collection “Mi Plan”, compiled entirely from tracks on Spanish. The singer’s next work sold millions of copies in the USA, and also became the best album of the year in the countries South America. A remix was created for the album's hit "Manos Al Aire" in collaboration with the singer performing under stage name Pitbull. The series of remixes included adaptations of new songs that were created together with musicians K’os, N.E.R.D. The rethought compositions made up the “Best” collection.
The fifth disc “The Spirit Indestructible” in Nelly’s homeland did not achieve the expected popularity results, although sales still remained in the millions. Real success waited for the singer in the countries of Eastern Europe: for several weeks in a row, the single Waiting for the night, included in the collection, topped the TOP of the best European compositions in Russia and received a prestigious music award in Poland.
Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)Another hit on the album, “Big Hoops” (“Bigger the better”), also brought success to the singer. Nelly presented it at the Billboard Music Awards. The song's rating was proven by its gold certification received in Canada.
At the opening of the Vancouver Olympics, Nelly Furtado appeared as a guest star. In a duet with the Canadian singer, she performed the song “Bang the Drum”, which was then included in the collection of musical compositions “The Sounds of Vancouver 2010”.
In addition to her career as a singer, Nelly Furtado also tried her hand as a film actress. The girl got her first experience in 2007, appearing in an episode of the series “CSI: New York.” The film about the criminologists of the American metropolis kept viewers in suspense at their TV screens for 9 seasons, and Furtado considered it a flattering offer for herself to appear in the plot of one of the episodes of the film.
Having developed a taste for working on a film set, a year later the artist starred in the full-length film, the noir thriller Max Payne.
Mark Wahlberg and Nelly Furtado in the movie "Max Payne" Another film that appeared in Furtado’s filmography in 2010 was called “The Hockey Musical.” In Canadian musical comedy Nellie joined the main cast, transforming herself into a passionate fan of the hockey team. The audience was able to appreciate the singer's comedic talent.
Nelly Furtado has a short stature (159 cm) and a fragile physique (the artist’s weight did not exceed 49 kg). The singer monitored her diet and was actively involved in sports. Her Blue eyes against the background of long dark curls they looked charming, even in those moments when the girl appeared in public without makeup.
Over time, the singer’s appearance has changed, which can be seen from numerous photos on Internet resources and in in social networks, including in "Instagram".
After giving birth, the artist gained a little weight, which did not critically affect her image. For the album “Loose,” Furtado grew bangs, which stylists styled in a special way. On the eve of her 30th birthday, Nelly dyed her hair blonde for a while, and then returned to dark hair, but at the same time significantly shortened its length.
At the beginning of 2017, the Canadian singer no longer hid her plump figure. It was clear that Furtado felt comfortable at the new weight, although opinions were divided among fans. Some listeners even suggested that Nellie was pregnant again. Many advised the artist to urgently go on a diet. But there were also those who supported the singer.
The artist especially surprised fans appearance, appearing at a performance at the Pride Island club in New York. Nelly took the stage in a tight white jumpsuit that did not hide her black bustier and bare back and was decorated with large shiny stars. Numerous photos of the pop diva were cited by the media as an example of an unsuccessfully chosen stage costume.
Nelly Furtado has gained weight At the beginning of March 2017, the “updated” Nelly Furtado appeared on the program, where she told fans the secrets of her personal life and creative plans. The singer was awarded the Unstoppable Achievement Award Recipient for supporting the international educational children's foundation.
Personal life
Nelly Furtado has been married twice. The artist lived with her first husband, instrumentalist Jasper Gehania, for 4 years, giving birth to a charming daughter, Nevis. The girl was named after the Caribbean island where the couple vacationed on their honeymoon.
Soon after the birth of the child, the union broke up, and Nellie had to raise the baby alone for three years.
In 2008, Furtado became the wife of Cuban-born sound engineer Demacio Castellon. The marriage lasted more than 8 years, after which a divorce followed. Nelly and Demacio did not have any common children.
Nelly Furtado now
On March 31, 2017, another album was released Canadian singer"The Ride". For the album, the performer chose an indie style and exclusively solo vocals. The premiere of the hits “Islands of Me”, “Pipe Dreams”, “Cold hart truth” took place back in 2016. The disc was created at the Nelstar Music recording studio.
Nelly Furtado - Baloise SessionNow Nelly Furtado devotes a lot of time to charity; she is a member of various organizations, including a foundation that opposes racism. The singer also gives concerts not only in her homeland or in Latin American countries, but also in Europe. At the end of July 2018, a video version of one of Furtado’s performances was included in the program of the IX Vienna Music Film Festival, which took place in Yekaterinburg.
Discography
- 1998 – “Nelstar’s Songs”
- 2000 – “Whoa, Nelly!”
- 2003 – “Folklore”
- 2006 – “Loose”
- 2009 – “Mi Plan”
- 2010 – “Mi Plan Remixes”
- 2010 – “The Best Of Nelly Furtado”
- 2012 – “The Spirit Indestructible”
- 2017 – “The Ride”
In March of this year, Nelly Furtado released her long-awaited new album, The Ride. As it turns out, the singer has news not only of a creative nature, but also of a private nature. On ITV's Loose Women show, Nelly made a frank confession - her marriage to Cuban sound engineer Demacio Castelln had come to an end.
Furtado decided to leave her husband after eight years of relationship in the summer of 2016. It was one of the most difficult periods in her life, the singer admits, and, of course, music saved her from her worries. However, Furtado is already trying to talk about divorce with humor.
I'm alone now. Someone should make changes to the article about me on Wikipedia, otherwise this interferes with the establishment of my personal life,
Nelly joked on television.
Nellie is raising a 13-year-old daughter, Nevis, whose father is musician Jasper Gehania. Now the singer’s heart is free and she is in no hurry to let anyone into it. Furtado's priority now is his relationship with his daughter.
When my daughter was little, I took her on tours. She was breastfed and it was extremely tiring for both of us. Career ups are, of course, great. But sometimes you just want to sit at home, bake cupcakes for your daughter, clean the house, and take care of yourself. It's important for me to stay in balance with my emotions for my daughter's sake.
The singer said.
