Ana Free facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ana Free
Background information
Birth name	Ana Gomes Ferreira
Born	(1987-06-29) 29 June 1987 (age 37)
Origin	Cascais, Portugal
Genres	Pop, rock
Occupation(s)	Singer musician songwriter performer
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Unsigned

Ana Gomes Ferreira, known as Ana Free, is a talented singer, musician, and songwriter from Portugal. Born on June 29, 1987, she has become famous for her music. Ana Free has had many hit songs in Portugal, including four that reached number one!

She is also very popular on YouTube, where her music videos have been watched over 40 million times. Her song "Electrical Storm" from her first album, "Together," even topped the MTV Portugal music chart.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Ana Free grew up in Cascais, Portugal, with her older brother. Her mom is British, and her dad is Portuguese. From a young age, Ana loved writing. She started writing songs and poems when she was just 10 years old.

She has been playing the guitar for more than 15 years and has written over 500 original songs! Ana went to St. Julians International School in Carcavelos. This is where she developed her unique way of speaking.

Ana's Life Today

Ana Free now lives in Los Angeles, USA, where she continues to make music. She is fluent in English and Portuguese. She also speaks Spanish, French, and Greek.

Musical Inspirations

Ana Free says her dad greatly influenced her music. She grew up listening to artists like Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles. She also enjoyed Bob Marley, Santana, and Joni Mitchell.

She learned many blues songs on the guitar by practicing with her dad. As a teenager, she listened to bands like Bryan Adams, Guns N' Roses, and Bon Jovi. She also liked pop stars such as Christina Aguilera and the Spice Girls. Today, she enjoys music from artists like Pink, John Mayer, and Katy Perry. She also loves music from Portugal, Greece, Spain, and France.

Ana Free's Career Journey

In 2013, Ana Free became a music ambassador for Volkswagen. She helped promote their new car, the Volkswagen Beetle, in a campaign filmed in Hawaii. That same year, she released her first album, "TOGETHER."

After the Volkswagen campaign, Ana moved to Los Angeles. In late 2013, she became one of the official songwriters for the TV show SAF3. She was also chosen as one of the top 10 finalists in the 2013 Guitar Center Singer Songwriter Competition.

In 2012, Ana Free used PledgeMusic to raise money for her debut album. She worked with producer Rodrigo Crespo, who has worked with Shakira. They recorded the album in Buenos Aires, London, and Lisbon.

Ana showcased her album at a YouTube festival in Singapore in May 2012. This was her first time visiting Asia! She performed her first single, "Electrical Storm," on The MTV Show. Her album "TOGETHER" was released in December 2012. It received great reviews, with people calling it "beautifully written" and "emotional." On June 2, 2012, Ana performed at the famous Rock in Rio festival in Lisbon.

In 2011, Ana teamed up with DJ Diego Miranda. They released the hit song "Girlfriend," which was number one on the national charts for over eight weeks. The music video for "Girlfriend" has over 1.5 million views!

Ana also won the Music Crowns pop category in August 2011 for her song "In My Place." This award was judged by famous artists and the public in the UK and Ireland.

In May 2010, Ana traveled to New York City to film the music video for "Questions in My Mind." This was her first single from her EP "Radian." She also went to Portugal to record vocals for the song "Black Tears" with the rock band Hands on Approach.

In 2009, Ana recorded her EP "Radian" in London. It was sold in stores in Portugal the next year. In early 2010, she debuted the record in Miami and New York City. She was even featured on a large billboard in Times Square! The EP features five of her most popular original songs from YouTube.

In November 2008, Ana Free was asked to record the Portuguese theme song for the Disney movie Tinker Bell. The song was called "Voa Até Ao Teu Coração," and she also filmed a music video for it.

Ana's first live TV performance was in 2007 on TVI in Portugal. She sang "Crazy," a song she wrote herself. Her first single, "In My Place," was released on May 23, 2008. This song became very popular and was featured in Portuguese TV series like Morangos com Açúcar.

Ana often tours in Portugal, London, and New York. Her friends record her shows and share them online. In 2010, she opened for British singer James Morrison. In November 2010, she had a very special moment when she opened for Shakira. Ana says this was one of the most important moments in her career.

Some of her most popular songs on YouTube are covers of other artists' hits. These include Nickelback's "Savin' Me", The Rolling Stones' "Angie", and Shakira's "Waka Waka". Each of these covers has over a million views!

Helping Others: Charity Work

Ana Free cares about helping others. In 2009, she became an ambassador for the Liga Portuguesa contra o Cancro (LPCC). She helped raise awareness for cervical cancer. She is also the current ambassador for the Lisbon Oceanarium.

In 2010, the Make A Wish Foundation worked with Ana to make a young fan's dream come true. The fan, who had cystic fibrosis, spent five days in London with her family. They went to Ana's studio, visited the London Eye, and attended one of Ana's popular shows.

Music Releases

Albums

• TOGETHER (also known as TO.GET.HER) (2013)
• "Perfection"
• "Electrical Storm"
• "Rewind"
• "Renegade"
• "I Want Your Love"
• "Sugar Rush"
• "Wake Up Call"
• "No Other Way"
• "Surrender"
• "Beautiful Goodbye"

EPs

• Radian (2010)
• "Questions In My Mind"
• "Chained"
• "Try"
• "Playgrounds And Kisses"
• "Child"

Singles

Official Music Videos

• "No Other Way"
• "Electrical Storm"
• "Girlfriend"
• "Black Tears"
• "Playgrounds And Kisses"
• "Questions in My Mind"
• "Keep on Walking"
• "Voa Até O Teu Coração for "Sininho" (Tinkerbell Movie for Portugal)"

Images for kids

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  Ana Free performing live.

See Also

In Spanish: Ana Free para niños