David Carreira facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Carreira
Carreira in 2024
Background information
Birth name	David Araújo Antunes
Born	(1991-07-30) 30 July 1991 (age 34) Dourdan, France
Origin	Portugal
Genres	Pop dance Hip hop R&B
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Farol Música

David Araújo Antunes (born on July 30, 1991), known as David Carreira, is a popular Portuguese singer, actor, and model. He became famous with his first album, N.1, released in 2011. This album quickly reached the top spot on the music charts in Portugal. His next album, A força está em nós, also did very well, reaching number 2.

David sings in Portuguese, English, and French. This has helped him become known in many countries, especially in France. He has released successful songs like "Obrigado la famille" and "Boom".

Early Life and Interests

From Sports to Arts

David Carreira was born in France, but his family moved back to Portugal when he was young. He loved sports and joined a junior football team called Frossos in 2001. However, he got a knee injury that stopped him from becoming a professional athlete.

After his injury, David decided to focus on a career in music and fashion. This was a natural choice because he comes from a very artistic family.

A Family of Artists

David's father, Tony Carreira, is a very famous singer in Portugal. His mother, Fernanda Antunes, manages his father's music career. David's older brother, Mickael Carreira, also started a singing career in 2007. His younger sister, Sara, was also a singer.

David's first step into the arts was as a model. He walked in fashion shows like "ModaLisboa" and "Portugal Fashion". He also appeared in many advertisements, including for the brand Cacharel.

David Carreira's Career

Acting on TV

David Carreira started acting in 2010. He was in the TV show Morangos com Açúcar on TVI, playing a character named Lourenço Seixas.

In 2012, he also appeared in another TV series called Louco Amor, also on TVI. He played Chico, a 21-year-old character.

Music Success

In October 2011, David released his first album, N.1. It was produced by a French team called Tefa et Blasta. The album mixed pop, dance, hip hop, and R&B music. It was a huge hit! The album stayed on the Portuguese Albums Chart for 43 weeks and reached number 1. It was so popular that it was certified double platinum. The song "Esta noite" from the album became a big hit. David then went on a large tour, ending with a concert at the Coliseu dos Recreios in February 2013.

On November 11, 2013, he released his second album, A força está em nós. This album featured collaborations with famous artists like Snoop Dogg, Anselmo Ralph, and Léa Castel. This album also did very well on the Portuguese charts.

David also started an international career, especially in France. He signed a deal with Warner France. His first French single was "Obrigado la famille," a duet with French rapper Dry. This song was produced by Wati B, a group known for working with big French hip hop artists.

This single was a preview of his French album, which came out in 2014. That album included more collaborations with artists like Tal and Tunisiano. A second single, "Boom," was released. David performed "Boom" live on a French TV show called Vivement Dimanche, which helped make it popular.

Personal Life

David Carreira was born in France but is a Portuguese citizen. His father, Tony Carreira, and his brother, Mickael Carreira, are both well-known pop singers. His mother manages his father's music career. David also had a younger sister, Sara, who was also a singer.

Music Albums and Songs

David Carreira has released many successful albums and singles throughout his career.

Studio Albums

• N.1 (2011): This was his first album and reached number 1 in Portugal.
• A força está em nós (2013): His second album, which reached number 2 in Portugal.
• Tout recommencer (2014): This album was released in France and reached number 8 there.
• 3 (2015): Another album that hit number 1 in Portugal.
• 1991 (2017): This album reached number 14 in Portugal and number 54 in France.
• 7 (2018): This album also reached number 1 in Portugal.
• Oyto (2023): His most recent album, which reached number 1 in Portugal.

Live Albums

• 360° Live campo pequeno (2016): A live album that reached number 3 in Portugal.

Singles (Popular Songs)

• "Esta Noite" (2011)
• "Obrigado la famille" (2013) – a duet with Dry
• "Boom" (2014)
• "Viser le K.O." (2014) – featuring Snoop Dogg
• "Domino" (2017)

David has also released many other songs and collaborated with various artists.

See also

In Spanish: David Carreira para niños