Camila Cabello facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Camila Cabello
Cabello in 2024
Born	Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao (1997-03-03) March 3, 1997 (age 28) Havana, Cuba
Citizenship	Cuba Mexico United States
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	2012–present
Works	Solo discography Fifth Harmony discography (songs)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop Latin R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Epic Syco Interscope Geffen
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Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao (born March 3, 1997) is an American singer and songwriter. She became famous as a member of the pop girl group Fifth Harmony. This group became one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

While with the group, Camila started her solo career. She released songs like "I Know What You Did Last Summer" with Shawn Mendes. Another hit was "Bad Things" with Machine Gun Kelly. This song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. She left Fifth Harmony in late 2016.

Camila's first solo album, Camila (2018), went to number one on the US Billboard 200. It was certified platinum, meaning it sold over a million copies. The album was inspired by Latin music. Its main song, "Havana" (featuring Young Thug), was a huge success. It became a diamond-certified song and topped the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number one in 23 other countries, including the UK and Canada. The next song, "Never Be the Same", also reached the top ten in many countries.

In 2019, she released "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes. This song was very popular and became her second number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. It was part of her second album, Romance (2019). This album reached number three on the Billboard 200. It included the top 20 song "My Oh My" (featuring DaBaby).

Camila continued to explore Latin pop with her third album, Familia (2022). It was also very successful. The first song from it was "Don't Go Yet". The album reached the top ten on the Billboard 200. Its second song, "Bam Bam" (featuring Ed Sheeran), reached the top five on the Billboard Global 200. This was her highest spot on that chart. It also reached the top ten in several countries.

Camila Cabello's songs have been streamed billions of times. "Havana" was the best-selling digital song of 2018. She has won many awards. These include two Latin Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, and one Billboard Music Award. In 2021, Camila starred as Cinderella in the movie Cinderella.

In 2024, Camila released her fourth album, C,XOXO. This album explores new music styles like hyperpop and hip-hop. It features collaborations with artists like Playboi Carti and Drake. The album talks about love and finding yourself. The song "I Luv It" reached number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Early Life and Education

Camila Cabello was born in Havana, Cuba. Her parents are Alejandro Cabello and Sinuhe Estrabao. Her father was born in Mexico City and moved to Cuba. Camila has a younger sister named Sofia. When she was young, Camila and her family often moved between Havana and Mexico City. She gained Mexican nationality in 1997.

When Camila was six, she moved to Miami, Florida, with her mother. They crossed the border from Mexico to the United States. Her mother told her they were going to Disneyworld to make the trip exciting. They stayed with a friend of her grandfather's, who became her godmother. Camila's mother took night classes to learn English. Her father joined them about 18 months later. He first worked washing cars. Camila's mother, who was an architect in Cuba, worked at a store stacking shoes. Later, she learned a computer program called AutoCAD and found a job in architecture. This helped them earn enough money to get their own apartment. Camila's parents later started a construction company. Camila became an American citizen in 2008.

Camila attended Miami Palmetto High School. She left during her ninth grade year (2012–13) to focus on her singing career. She later earned her high school diploma.

Career Journey

2012–2016: The X Factor and Fifth Harmony

Camila Cabello performing with Fifth Harmony in 2013

Camila Cabello tried out for the TV show The X Factor in Greensboro, North Carolina. She sang "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. She was eliminated during the "bootcamp" part of the show. However, she was called back to the stage with other singers: Ally Brooke, Normani, Lauren Jauregui, and Dinah Jane. They formed a girl group that became Fifth Harmony. The group finished in third place on the show. They then signed a record deal with Syco Music and Epic Records.

Fifth Harmony released an EP called Better Together (2013). They also released two studio albums: Reflection (2015) and 7/27 (2016). These albums had popular songs like "Worth It" and "Work from Home". These songs reached the top 10 in many countries. Camila toured with Fifth Harmony from 2013 to the end of 2016.

In November 2015, Camila worked with Canadian singer Shawn Mendes. They released a song called "I Know What You Did Last Summer". They wrote the song together. It reached number 20 in the US and number 18 in Canada. It was certified platinum. On October 14, 2016, American rapper Machine Gun Kelly released "Bad Things" with Camila. This song reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2016, Time magazine named Camila one of "The 25 Most Influential Teens."

On December 18, 2016, Fifth Harmony announced that Camila was leaving the group. She performed with the group one last time on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. A journalist from Billboard said it was "uncommon for someone to stand out in a collective as much as Cabello has."

2017–2018: Solo Breakthrough with Camila

In January 2017, a song called "Love Incredible" with Norwegian DJ Cashmere Cat was leaked. The official song was released in February. Camila also recorded "Hey Ma" with rappers Pitbull and J Balvin. This song was for The Fate of the Furious movie soundtrack. The Spanish version came out in March, and the English version in April. She also worked with Major Lazer, Travis Scott, and Quavo on the song "Know No Better".

In May 2017, Camila announced her first solo album. She called it The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving. She said it was about her journey "from darkness into light." Her first solo song, "Crying in the Club", was released on May 19, 2017. She performed it at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. The song reached number 47 in the United States. She joined Bruno Mars' 24K Magic World Tour as an opening act in 2017. She also became the face of Guess clothing for their 2017 Fall campaign.

Camila Cabello accepting an award for "Havana" in 2018

New recording sessions for her album were influenced by the success of her song "Havana" featuring Young Thug. This delayed the album's release. "Havana" became a number one hit in many countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. It was also Spotify's most-streamed song by a solo female artist in June 2018. Her debut album, titled Camila, was released on January 12, 2018. It was a pop album with Latin-influenced songs and ballads. The album debuted at number one in the United States and was certified platinum. "Real Friends" and "Never Be the Same" were released on the same day, December 7, 2017. "Never Be the Same" became her third top 10 hit on the Hot 100. Camila was the first artist to top the Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40 charts with the first two songs from a debut album. She later won an MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Havana."

In April 2018, Camila started her first solo concert tour, the Never Be the Same Tour. She was featured in "Sangria Wine" with Pharrell Williams. She also appeared in Maroon 5's music video for "Girls Like You" in May 2018. She opened for Taylor Swift on her Reputation Stadium Tour. Camila headlined her first arena show on July 31, 2018. She was also featured in a remix of "Beautiful" by Bazzi. On October 9, 2018, Camila released the video for "Consequences."

In December 2018, she was nominated for two Grammys: Best Pop Solo Performance for "Havana" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Camila. She was the first female Latin artist to open the Grammy Awards show.

2019–2020: Romance Album

In October 2018, Camila announced she would start working on new music. In April 2019, it was announced that she would star in a new movie version of Cinderella.

On June 21, 2019, Camila released "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes. This was their second song together. The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In August, "Señorita" reached number one, making it Camila's second song to top the chart. It reached number one in over 30 countries. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. "Señorita" was the third best-selling song globally in 2019. Camila also recorded "South of the Border" with Ed Sheeran and Cardi B. This song was released in July 2019 and reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

On September 1, 2019, Camila teased her second album, Romance. Two days later, she announced the first two songs from the album: "Liar" and "Shameless". These were released on September 5. Other songs like "Cry for Me" and "Easy" followed in October. Romance was released on December 6, 2019. A tour was planned for 2020 but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Living Proof" was released before the album. Romance debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number 1 in Canada. It also reached the top 10 in 12 other countries. "My Oh My" featuring DaBaby reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In March 2020, Camila took part in the iHeart Living Room Concert for America. This event raised money and awareness for the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021–2023: Cinderella, Familia, and The Voice

Camila Cabello speaking to People in 2021

On July 23, 2021, Camila released "Don't Go Yet". This was the first song from her third album, Familia. On October 15, 2021, she performed "La Buena Vida" from Familia at an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. On October 29, 2021, Camila released "Oh Na Na" with Myke Towers and Tainy, but it was not on the album. Forbes magazine called Familia one of the most anticipated pop albums of 2022. Camila also performed a cover of Olivia Rodrigo's "Good 4 U", which won an iHeartRadio Music Award.

In late 2021, Camila starred in the movie Cinderella. It was released on Amazon Prime Video on September 3, 2021. Cinderella was the most-watched streaming movie over the Labour Day weekend. Critics had mixed reviews for the film, but Camila's acting received good reviews. Richard Roeper praised her "knack for comedy." Camila said she would like to continue acting.

In November 2021, Camila released a cover of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" by Bing Crosby on Amazon Music. It reached number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart. Camila performed the song on TV specials. In November 2022, "I'll Be Home for Christmas" was released on all music platforms.

On December 6, 2021, it was announced that Camila would open for Coldplay on their Music of the Spheres World Tour in Latin America in September 2022. She performed for them in Colombia, Peru, and Chile. She also performed at Rock in Rio that month.

On February 21, 2022, Camila announced her song "Bam Bam" with Ed Sheeran. It was released on March 4, 2022, with a music video. Camila performed the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Camila and Ed Sheeran performed "Bam Bam" together for the first time at the Concert For Ukraine. "Bam Bam" reached number 5 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. It also reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

On April 8, 2022, Familia was released. It came with a virtual TikTok concert called "Familia: Welcome to the Family." Critics gave Familia positive reviews. NME, The Guardian, and Rolling Stone all gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Critics praised the album for exploring Camila's heritage and for its honest lyrics.

Familia debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200. This was Camila's third album to reach the top ten. It also debuted at number six in Canada, number nine in the UK, and number four in Spain.

On May 9, 2022, it was announced that Camila would perform at the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final on May 28. She performed "Señorita", "Havana", "Bam Bam", and "Don't Go Yet" at the opening ceremony. Her performance is the most-watched video on UEFA's channel.

On May 15, 2022, Camila announced she would be a coach on the US version of The Voice for its twenty-second season. She replaced Kelly Clarkson. In October 2022, it was confirmed she would not return for the next season.

On July 27, 2022, Stromae released a remix of his song "Mon amour" featuring Camila. She sang a verse in French for the song. In September 2022, Camila signed with Interscope Records. She also released "Ambulancia" with Camilo. In December 2022, Camila released a remix of "Ku Lo Sa" by Oxlade.

2024: C,XOXO Album

Camila started teasing her new song "I Luv It" on March 5, 2024. It was released on March 27, and it was a surprise song with Playboi Carti. Rolling Stone called it the start of her "hyperpop" music style. It is the first song from her fourth album, C,XOXO, which was released on June 28, 2024. She also released another song, "He Knows", with Lil Nas X.

Artistry and Music Style

Camila Cabello is mainly a pop, Latin, and R&B singer. She has a soprano vocal range. She grew up listening to artists like Alejandro Fernández and Celia Cruz. Her first album was a pop record with Latin music influences. It included sounds from reggaeton, hip hop, and dancehall. She was inspired by Latin artists like Calle 13 and J Balvin, and by the songwriting of Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. Her second album was inspired by the "big sounds" of the 80s and the band Queen. She has also mentioned Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, Alejandro Fernández, Maná, Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, John Mayer, Demi Lovato, and Eminem as influences.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

In February 2016, Camila worked with Save the Children. She designed a special T-shirt to help raise awareness about girls' equal access to education, health care, and opportunities. In June 2016, Camila, producer Benny Blanco, and the group OMG Everywhere created a charity song called "Power in Me." Camila has also worked with the Children's Health Fund. This group helps provide health care to low-income families with children.

On April 3, 2017, Camila performed at Zedd's WELCOME! Fundraising Concert. This concert raised money for the ACLU. Camila sang to patients at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital on May 8, 2017. In late 2017, she joined Lin-Manuel Miranda and other Latin artists on the song "Almost Like Praying" to help Puerto Rico after a hurricane. Camila also said she would donate all the money from her song "Havana" to the ACLU for DREAMers.

Camila donated parts of the money from her VIP concert packages to the Children's Health Fund during her 2018 Never Be the Same tour. On July 13, 2018, she performed a concert in San Juan and donated some of the money to the Hurricane Maria Relief Fund. In November 2018, Camila became an ambassador for Save the Children.

In March 2019, Camila donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for a homeless immigrant. In September 2019, she promised to raise $250,000 for Save the Children. In October 2019, Camila performed at the We Can Survive concert, which donates to breast cancer research. On October 22, 2019, Camila met with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace. This was to support the finalists for the BBC Radio 1 Teen Heroes Awards.

In March 2020, Camila took part in the iHeart Living Room Concert for America. This event raised awareness and money for the COVID-19 pandemic. In March and April 2020, Camila participated in Global Citizen Festival's Together at Home virtual concert to raise funds for the pandemic. In May 2020, Camila and Shawn Mendes joined protests in Miami for racial justice. In July 2021, she supported the 2021 Cuban protests against the government.

In January 2021, Camila partnered with the Movement Voter Fund to start The Healing Justice project. This project gives money to organizations to help pay for mental health support for their frontline workers. Camila gave $250,000 to start the project and plans to keep supporting it.

Camila is a strong supporter of fighting climate change. She often talks about it on social media and in interviews. In September 2021, she gathered over 60 artists to sign a letter to companies like Amazon and Apple. The letter asked them to support climate action.

In March 2022, Camila performed at the Concert for Ukraine to raise money for humanitarian aid after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She sang a cover of "Fix You" by Coldplay and her song "Bam Bam" with Ed Sheeran.

In May 2022, Camila started and hosted a concert to support the "Protect Our Kids" fund. She teamed up with Lambda Legal and Equality Florida to help protect LGBTQ+ students and their families from a bill in Florida.

As part of her work with Pepsi for the UEFA Champions League, Camila supports #Football4Refugees. This is an appeal by UNHCR to raise money for displaced people around the world.

On August 22, 2022, Camila announced she had sung and written a song with Hans Zimmer for the documentary series Frozen Planet 2. She called it an "honor." The song was used in the first trailer for the show and won an award for Best Song/Score in a Trailer.

Awards and Recognition

Camila Cabello has won many awards. These include two Latin Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, five MTV Europe Music Awards, two iHeartRadio Music Awards, and four MTV Video Music Awards (including one for Video of the Year). She also won three iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards and a Billboard Women in Music award for Breakthrough Artist.

Personal Life

Camila Cabello has openly shared that she experiences anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder. She has talked about going to therapy and how important it is to take care of your mental health.

Camila bought a home in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, in 2019. In December 2021, she sold the home.

Relationships

Camila Cabello dated dating coach and writer Matthew Hussey from February 2018 to June 2019.

She began dating Canadian singer Shawn Mendes in July 2019. Their relationship was confirmed after they released their song "Señorita". In November 2021, Camila and Shawn announced they had broken up.

In August 2022, Camila started dating Austin Kevitch, the founder of Lox Club. They met through their mutual friend Nicholas Galitzine, who was Camila's co-star in Cinderella. In February 2023, it was announced that they had broken up.

Discography

• Camila (2018)
• Romance (2019)
• Familia (2022)
• C,XOXO (2024)

Tours

Headlining Tours

• Never Be the Same Tour (2018–2019)
• The Romance Tour (2020 - Canceled)

Opening Act Tours

• Bruno Mars – 24K Magic World Tour (2017)
• Taylor Swift – Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)
• Coldplay – Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022)

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Appearances

Web Series

See also

In Spanish: Camila Cabello para niños