Christell facts for kids
Christell Jazmín Rodriguez Carrillo (born January 2, 1998), known simply as Christell, is a singer from Chile. She became famous as a child singer. Christell has released three albums. One of her albums was even nominated for a Latin Grammy Award! Her song "Dubidubidu" became very popular online in 2024.
Quick facts for kids
Christell Rodriguez
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![]() Christell in 2015
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Birth name | Christell Jazmín Rodriguez Carrillo |
Born | 2 January 1998 |
Origin | Talcahuano, Chile |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2003–2006, 2008–present |
Labels | Warner Music Group |
About Christell
Christell is the only child of Christian Rodriguez and Myriam Carrillo. Both of her parents were part of a Christian music group.
When Christell was just 5 years old, on July 1, 2003, she appeared on a TV show called Rojo Fama Contrafama. The show was looking for a girl who could sing like another famous singer, María José Quintanilla.
After her TV appearance, Christell signed a deal with Warner Music Group. This is a big music company. She released her first album in November 2003.
In 2005, Christell traveled to different countries. She toured in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and places in the United States like Miami and Los Angeles. In November of that year, Christell was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for her second album, La Fiesta Continua.
A company called Doce Company planned to create a cartoon featuring Christell. However, the project was later canceled. Only a few products and clothes related to the cartoon were sold for a short time.
In 2008, Christell appeared as a child actress on the TV channel Chilevisión. She performed in live theater shows.
Music Albums
Christell has released three studio albums. Here are her albums and some of the popular songs from them:
Year | Title | List of songs | Sales and awards |
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2003 | Christell |
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8 Platinum discs (126,000 copies sold) |
2004 | La Fiesta Continua |
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5 Platinum discs |
2004 | Ponte las Pilas |
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2 Platinum discs |
Awards and Nominations
Christell's second album, La Fiesta Continua, received an important nomination.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2005 | La Fiesta Continua | Latin Grammy Award for Best Album for Children | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Christell para niños