Belinda Peregrín facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Belinda Peregrín
Belinda at the 24th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington in 2010
Born	(1989-08-15) 15 August 1989 (age 36) Madrid, Spain
Citizenship	Spain Mexico
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	2000–present
Musical career
Genres	Latin pop pop rock dance-pop electropop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	BMG Mexico EMI Televisa Capitol Latin Warner Latina

Belinda Peregrín Schüll (born August 15, 1989), known simply as Belinda, is a popular Mexican singer and actress. She has lived in Mexico City since she was very young. Belinda began her career as a child actress at just 10 years old in the Mexican children's TV show Amigos x siempre in 2000. She also appeared in Aventuras en el tiempo (2001) and Cómplices Al Rescate (2002).

Her first album, also called Belinda (2003), was a big hit. It sold over 1.1 million copies around the world. This album included popular songs like "Lo Siento" and "Vivir". After leaving her first music label, Belinda released her second album, Utopía (2006). This album was nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards and sold very well in Mexico. It featured hit songs such as "Ni Freud ni tu mamá", "Bella Traición", and "Luz Sin Gravedad".

Belinda has also acted in movies, including the Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006). She has also lent her voice to animated films like The Tale of Despereaux (2008) and Las aventuras de Tadeo Jones (2012). Her return to Mexican TV shows in Camaleones (2009) and Mujeres asesinas 3 (2010) inspired her third album, Carpe Diem (2010), which had the hit song "Egoísta". Her fourth album, Catarsis (2013), was number one in Mexico. It included popular songs like "En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar" and "En La Obscuridad". In 2017, Belinda appeared in the movie Baywatch, alongside Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.

Belinda's four studio albums, singles, and soundtracks have sold over 3 million copies. This makes her one of the best-selling female Mexican artists. The international media has even called her the "Princess of Latin Pop." Since 2020, she has been a coach on the Mexican singing competition show, La Voz, which airs on TV Azteca.

Early Life and Family

Belinda was born in 1989 in Madrid, Spain. Her father, Ignacio Peregrín Gutiérrez, is Spanish. Her mother, Belinda Schüll Moreno, has French and Spanish roots. Belinda's grandfather, Pierre Schüll, was a famous French bullfighter. She has a younger brother named Ignacio, who was born in Mexico City in 1996. Her father owns several factories that make medical products in Europe. When Belinda was four years old, her family moved to Mexico City for good. This is where she grew up and started her journey in entertainment.

Music and Acting Career

Early TV Shows and Music

Belinda showed amazing talent for singing, acting, and making home videos from a very young age. When she was 10, she got her first role in a TV show called ¡Amigos x Siempre!. This show was produced by Televisa in Mexico. She also sang on the show's soundtrack. Both the show and the album became very popular in Latin America.

In 2001, she starred in her second TV show, Aventuras en el Tiempo, also from Televisa. This series was successful in Mexico and many other Latin American countries. She also contributed to the soundtracks for this show. Belinda became even more famous playing twin sisters in Cómplices Al Rescate. She went on tour with the cast, performing over 160 live shows in many Latin American countries. She recorded two soundtracks for the series. She even received her first Latin Grammy nomination for her work on one of these soundtracks. She did not return for the show's second season.

First Album Success

Belinda performed at the Auditorio Citibanamex in Monterrey, Nuevo León, during her Utopía tour.

Belinda's first album, "Belinda," was released internationally on August 5, 2003. It was a big hit in Mexico and Latin America, selling over half a million copies worldwide. Many talented producers worked on the album, including Rudy Pérez and Mauri Stern. Six songs from the album became singles. "Lo Siento", "Boba Niña Nice", "Ángel", and "Vivir" all reached the top ten charts. "Vivir" was even the main song for the TV show "Corazones al límite," where Belinda made a short appearance. The album was re-released several times in 2004 and 2005, reaching even more fans.

In early 2005, Belinda worked with the Mexican rock band Moderatto. They covered a song called "Muriendo Lento." This song quickly became number one in Mexico and was a huge success.

International Movies and Utopía

Belinda in 2007.

In 2006, Belinda started working in North America. She made her movie debut in the Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls 2, playing a character named Marisol. The movie first aired on August 25, 2006. It was watched by over 8.1 million people, making it one of the most-watched TV movies for the network. Belinda also sang four songs on the movie's soundtrack. The soundtrack was released on August 15, 2006, and quickly reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. It has sold 1.4 million copies in the U.S.

Her second album, Utopía, came out in late 2006. It reached No. 3 on the Mexican charts and sold over 1 million copies worldwide. The album included the hit song "Ni Freud Ni Tu Mamá" (2006). Belinda also appeared as a guest star in Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda. On October 18, 2007, Belinda won two awards at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America: "Video of the Year" for "Bella Traición" and "Best Solo Artist." She was also nominated for two categories at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards: "Song of the Year" for "Bella Traición" and "Best Female Pop Album" for Utopía.

Belinda also sang on the "Te Quiero" remix by DJ Flex and Finley's 2008 song Your Hero.

Return to TV and Carpe Diem

Belinda performing in Nicaragua, 2007

In 2009, Belinda starred with Alfonso Herrera in the action TV show, Camaleones. A teaser for her new song "Sal de Mi Piel" was released in August 2009. This song was chosen as the main theme for Camaleones. In 2010, she was a guest star on the third season of Mujeres Asesinas. She appeared in the episode "Anette and Anne, noble," where she acted alongside Issabella Camil and William Levy. She also recorded the song "Contigo en la distancia" for a scene in the episode. Both the episode and the song were highly praised. The episode was one of the most-watched of the series.

In early 2010, she worked with several Latin artists on charity songs like "Somos el Mundo" and "Ay Haiti". Both songs were released to raise money for good causes.

Carpe Diem, Belinda's third album, was released on March 23, 2010. Just two days later, the album was certified gold in Mexico, selling 40,000 copies. The first song from the album, Egoísta featuring Pitbull, was a big commercial success. This song showed a change in her music style, moving from pop-rock to more dance-oriented music. The album's second and last single, "Dopamina", was released in 2011 and was moderately successful. The music video for Dopamina came out on February 2, 2011.

Catarsis and Tours

Belinda announced that she would spend 2011 and 2012 writing and recording her new album. On June 5, 2012, "En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar" was confirmed as the first song from the album. It was released digitally on June 19, 2012. On July 21, five new songs from the album were leaked online. These included "I Love You (Te Quiero)" featuring Pitbull.

"En El Amor Hay Que Perdonar" started at number seven on the Mexican Singles Chart and then reached number one for one week. Another song, "Te Voy A Esperar" (featuring Juan Magán), was for the movie Las aventuras de Tadeo Jones. It was released digitally in Spain, where it was number one for ten weeks. It received a Platinum certification for selling over 60,000 copies. This song was also added as a bonus track on the Latin American versions of the album. In Mexico, "Te Voy A Esperar" was only played on the radio and reached number seven. Catarsis was first planned for release on September 25, 2012, but it was delayed and finally released on July 2, 2013.

"En la Obscuridad" was released as the second single. It started at No. 37 on the Mexican Singles Chart and reached number 10 in March 2013. This song also became popular internationally, reaching No. 39 in Spain and No. 65 in South Korea. In just two days, its music video broke a Latin music record on VEVO, with more than 3 million views.

Belinda started her Catarsis Tour in August 2013. This tour had a much bigger production than her previous ones. It lasted almost three years, ending in mid-2016. During the tour, she visited many festivals across Latin America. The tour also had different "phases" with changes to the stage, backgrounds, and costumes. One notable phase was the "Kastle Ghost Koncept," which featured a castle on stage and appearances by famous singers. Later that year, Belinda worked with Mexican Rock Band Motel on their song "Sueño de Ti." This song was released as the second single from their album Prisma.

Recent Projects and New Music

In March 2016, it was announced that Belinda would have a small role in Baywatch. This film was based on the 90s TV show and starred Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson. In June of the same year, Belinda was announced as part of the Spanish version of the film Trolls and its 2020 sequel Trolls World Tour. She lent her voice to the character Poppy.

Besides her film work, Belinda also entered the fashion world. She launched her own shoe line in July 2016, working with Capa de Ozono. The shoes were officially released in the fall of 2016.

While finishing her Catarsis Tour, working on films, and launching her shoe line, Belinda also announced she was writing songs for her fifth album. In May 2016, she shared a preview of a ballad on social media. She promised her new album would fit well with her earlier music, making fans think she would return to the sound of her first two albums, Belinda and Utopía. In 2017, she revealed that American DJ Steve Aoki was working on her album. She shared videos of them working together in the studio. On April 27, 2017, she confirmed the first song from her fifth album would be "Bailalo." Aoki produced this song, and it was planned to be featured in a music video directed by Criss Angel, which was never officially released to the public. However, on February 27, 2020, the music video and audio of the song were leaked online. It became a trending topic for her fans, but the song has not yet been released on digital platforms. Belinda continued working on her fifth album. She had to postpone filming two music videos in Spain because of the Coronavirus disease, which caused flight cancellations. One of the songs features Spanish singer Juan Magán, with whom she has worked before. Belinda later spoke about the leaked "Bailalo" music video, describing it as "a video full of colors, talent and Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas."

New Record Label and Upcoming Album

On August 7, 2023, Belinda announced on her social media that she was returning to her music career. She also shared that she had signed a new record deal with Warner Music Group. On January 17, 2024, she teased the poster for her song "Cactus," which was released on January 31. This song is mainly about her former partner, Christian Nodal. It is the first single from her upcoming fifth album, Indómita.

In 2025, Belinda worked with the Filipino pop girl group Bini on a remix of their song "Blink Twice." This remix was released on March 14.

Other Ventures and Businesses

Belinda started her own music promotion company called Joy Music. Joy Music helps promote concert tours and various independent albums.

Belinda and her younger brother opened a fancy karaoke bar in Mexico called La Chismosa Canta Bar (The Gossip sing and bar). The bar serves high-quality drinks and is designed to look like the glamorous Roaring Twenties. As of 2016, La Chismosa Canta Bar has three locations in Mexico.

Belinda has also done many modeling jobs and has been the face of several brands.

• "Cómplices al rescate" puzzle games (2002)
• Froot Loops (2002)
• Oscar Mayer (2002)
• Zapatos Andrea (2003–2005)
• Office Depot (2003–2007)
• Twister Moves (2004)
• VideoNow (2004)
• Vianney (2004–2007)
• Hasbro (2005)
• LG telephones (2005)
• Coca-Cola (2005)
• Rockola Coca-Cola (2005–2007)
• Kbzónic dolls (2005)
• Tooth Tunes (2007)
• Coca-Cola Zero (2007–2009)
• Cinemex (2009)
• Asepxia (2013)
• FIAT (2013)
• Herbal Essences (2014)
• Magnum (2014–2015)
• StudioF México (2015-2016)
• Cartier (2017)

Personal Life

Belinda started dating Mexican singer Christian Nodal in 2020. They met while working together on La Voz. They announced their engagement in May 2021, which happened at a restaurant in Barcelona. In February 2022, Nodal announced that they had separated.

Music Albums

• Belinda (2003)
• Utopía (2006)
• Carpe Diem (2010)
• Catarsis (2013)
• Indómita (2025)

Concert Tours

Main Tours

• Belinda Tour 2002 (2002–2003)
• Tour Fiesta en la Azotea (2004–2005)
• Tour Utopía (2007–2008)
• Tour Catarsis (2014–2017)

Promotional Tours

• Rockola Coca-Cola 2007 (2007)
• Carpe Diem Promo Tour (2010–2011)

Film and TV Roles

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Belinda para niños