Ana Guerra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ana Guerra
Guerra performing in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Ana Alicia Guerra Morales
Also known as	Ana War La Bikina
Born	(1994-02-18) 18 February 1994 (age 31) San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
Genres	Pop Latin pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, actress
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Universal Music

Ana Alicia Guerra Morales (born 18 February 1994), known as Ana Guerra, is a Spanish singer and actress. She became famous after joining Operación Triunfo, a TV singing competition, where she finished fifth.

She was a possible choice to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. She had two songs: "El remedio" and "Lo malo", a duet with Aitana Ocaña. "Lo malo" became a huge hit, reaching the top of the Spanish music charts. It sold over 180,000 copies digitally.

After Operación Triunfo 2017, Ana Guerra worked with Juan Magán on the song "Ni la hora". This song quickly became number one in Spain and was certified triple platinum. Her song "Bajito" also earned a gold award. By 2018, she was one of only two Spanish female artists to have two songs streamed over 30 million times on Spotify. Many people see her as one of the most successful contestants from Operación Triunfo.

About Ana Guerra

Ana Alicia Guerra Morales was born on 18 February 1994. Her hometown is San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, in Spain. Her parents are Antonio Guerra and Fátima Morales. She has one brother. Her parents named her after the Mexican-American actress, Ana Alicia.

When she was a child, her father bought a karaoke machine. Ana quickly learned a song by heart. She also studied the transverse flute for eight years. Before becoming famous, she worked as a perfume seller, a waitress, and an actress in musicals.

Her Music Career

Ana Guerra tried out for Operación Triunfo in 2017. She was chosen to join the show's "Academy" on 23 October 2017. On 22 January 2018, the public voted her as one of the top five finalists.

During Operación Triunfo, Ana also competed to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. She sang "El remedio" by herself. She also sang "Lo malo" as a duet with Aitana. "Lo malo" became a number-one hit in Spain. It was certified double platinum.

On 6 July 2018, Ana Guerra released "Ni la hora" with Juan Magán. This song reached number two on the Spanish charts. Its music video got over 4.5 million views in just five days. On 6 December 2018, she released her solo song "Bajito".

Her first album, "Reflexión", came out on 25 January 2019. It was very popular, reaching number two on the sales charts. She also sang with David Bustamante on his album "Héroes en tiempos de Guerra". They had performed together before at a concert in Madrid.

Between September 2019 and January 2020, Ana toured Spain. She performed in 16 cities with Luis Cepeda, another singer from Operación Triunfo. By December 2019, Ana Guerra had nine platinum records and two gold records. Her music videos had over 85 million views on YouTube. She also shared the stage with famous singers like Alejandro Sanz and Juan Luis Guerra.

On 24 September 2021, Ana released her second album, "La luz del martes". It reached fourth place on the Spanish album chart. In July 2021, she won a Premios Dial award. She also hosted the awards ceremony on 24 November. On 22 January 2022, Ana performed at the famous Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville.

On 15 December 2023, she released an EP called "Érase una vez". It was a collection of four songs for her fans. The second part of this album, "Sin final", was released on 27 September 2024. On 21 September 2024, she sang with Isabel Pantoja at a concert in Tenerife. On 3 September 2024, Ana Guerra opened the new season of the TV show Gran Hermano.

Influences and Appearances

Ana Guerra performing in Zaragoza in 2019.

Ana Guerra looks up to singers like Juan Luis Guerra, Michael Bublé, and Luis Miguel. She also plays the Western concert flute. In November 2020, it was announced that Ana Guerra would host the New Year's Eve countdown from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This event was watched by over 4.7 million people across Spain.

Personal Life

From 2021, Ana Guerra has been in a relationship with actor, singer, and musician Víctor Elías. In February 2024, they announced their wedding. The wedding took place on 31 October 2024, in Madrid. Over 300 guests attended, including many famous people from music and TV. The ceremony was led by actor Fran Perea, a friend of the couple. The event was called "the wedding of the year" by many news outlets. A smaller religious ceremony happened the day before in Madrid.

Other Projects

In March 2018, Ana recorded "Fugitiva". This song became the theme song for the TV series of the same name on TVE. Ana also became the face of Spanish cosmetic brand Camaleón Cosmetic in June 2018. Later, she promoted the Skechers España brand. She sang for a Coca-Cola Christmas ad campaign with Aitana, Lola Índigo, Raoul Vázquez, and Agoney. In September 2019, she became the face of a 2020 collection for the wedding dress company Pronovias.

In September 2020, Ana covered the song "En el amor todo es empezar" by Raffaella Carrà. This song was used in the Spanish film Explota, explota. In November 2020, she sang the theme song for a Disney Christmas short film called Historias que nos unen.

In early 2021, she appeared in the music video for "Es lo que hay" by Ricky Merino. On 8 January 2022, Ana sang at the "Más fuerte que el volcán" concert. This concert raised money for people affected by the 2021 Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption. On 8 March, Ana also took part in the charity concert "Mujeres cantan a Rocío Jurado" for International Women's Day.

In September 2022, she promoted the adventure TV show Discovering Canary Islands. In January 2023, she joined the TV show El desafío as a contestant and won. That same month, she was announced as a presenter for the new RTVE music show Cover night. In April 2023, she became the face of a campaign for "Cerveceros de España".

At the end of 2023, Ana sang the Spanish version of "This Wish" for the new Disney movie Wish. This was her second time working with Disney. On 23 November 2023, Ana Guerra turned on the Christmas lights in Madrid at Puerta del Sol. The next day, she also lit up the Christmas lights in her hometown, San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

Ana Guerra was a guest at the 11th Platino Awards in Mexico on 20 April 2024. She sang with Mariaca Semprún and Majida Issa. On 7 August 2024, she performed at the Spanish Olympic Committee in Paris to support the Spanish team at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Discography

EP

• Reflexión (2019)
• Érase una vez (2023)

Studio albums

• Sus Canciones (Operación Triunfo 2017)
• La Luz del Martes (2021)
• Sin Final (2024)

Filmography

Television

Awards and Nominations

LOS40 Music Awards

Odeon Awards

Other Awards

Images for kids

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  Guerra performing in 2018

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  Ana Guerra during her performance at the 2019 Forqué Awards, in Zaragoza.

See Also

In Spanish: Ana Guerra para niños