Debi Nova facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Debi Nova
Background information
Birth name	Deborah Nowalski Kader
Also known as	Debi Nova
Born	(1980-08-06) 6 August 1980 (age 44) San José, Costa Rica
Origin	Escazú, Costa Rica
Genres	Dance, Pop, Latin
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, dancer, activist
Instruments	Vocals, piano, guitar, bass
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Sony Music Latin Decca Label Group
Associated acts	Britney Spears, Sérgio Mendes, Boney James, Ricky Martin

Deborah Nowalski Kader, known to many as Debi Nova, is a talented singer and songwriter from Costa Rica. She was born on August 6, 1980. Many people consider her the most successful artist from Costa Rica.

Debi started her music journey as a backing singer. She sang for the famous Costa Rican rock band Gandhi. Later, she sang for international stars like Sérgio Mendes and Ricky Martin. She has also worked with many other artists. These include the Black Eyed Peas, Mark Ronson, and Sean Paul. She even wrote songs for groups like Orishas and RBD.

In 2004, Debi released her first solo song, "One Rhythm". This song became a number one hit on Billboard's US Dance Club Songs Chart. It was also featured in the popular EA FIFA 2005 video game. Since then, Debi has worked with many other musicians. Some of them are Franco de Vita, Fonseca, and Pedro Capó.

She has released five albums. Three of her albums have been nominated for Latin Grammy Awards. She won a Latin Grammy for Best Engineered Album. In 2020, her album '3:33' was nominated for a Grammy Award. This made her the first Costa Rican artist ever to get a Grammy nomination! Debi Nova is also the most-streamed Costa Rican artist on Spotify.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Debi Nova was born in Escazú, San José, Costa Rica. This was on August 6, 1980. She started playing the piano when she was just four years old. She played classical music for ten years.

By age 14, she was writing her own songs. She also learned to play many different instruments. When she was 17, she signed her first record deal. She then moved to Los Angeles to follow her music dreams. She studied at the Los Angeles College of Music.

Debi Nova's Music Career

Debi Nova began her career singing backup for the band Gandhi. With them, she even got to open a show for the famous rock band Deep Purple. She also sang with Ricky Martin. They recorded a Spanish version of his song "I Don't Care". Debi also sang backup for Britney Spears on her song "Lace and Leather". This song was on Britney's album Circus.

In 2004, her song "One Rhythm" became a huge hit. It reached number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. A special version of the song was used in the EA Sports video game FIFA Football 2005.

Debi made her first appearance on US television in 2010. She performed on the show Dancing with the Stars.

Her first studio album, Luna Nueva, came out in 2010. It included her popular song "Drummer Boy".

In 2011, MTV Latin America gave her an award. It was for her work with the United Nations campaign. This campaign was called "UNITE to end violence against women". In 2012, she became an ambassador for YUNGA. This group helps young people and the United Nations work together.

Debi was chosen to be the official voice for the 2013 Central American Games. She sang the song "Arriba Arriba" for the event. She also gave a talk at the TEDx Joven Pura Vida conference. There, she shared her story and encouraged young people to follow their dreams.

In 2013, she released an EP called Un Dia a la Vez. An EP is like a mini-album. This project was all in Spanish. It was a preview for her next album, "SOY". The album "SOY" was released in 2014. It was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award.

In 2016, Debi won the first season of Dancing with the Stars in Colombia.

Her third album, Gran Ciudad, came out in 2017. It was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. She performed her song "No Nos Sobran Los Domingos" at the Latin Grammy pre-show.

In May 2020, Debi released her album '3:33'. This album was nominated for two Latin Grammys. She won for Best Engineered Album. In November 2020, '3:33' was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was a big moment for her and for Costa Rican music.

Debi Nova's Music

Studio Albums

• Luna Nueva (2010)
• Soy (2014)
• Gran Ciudad (2017)
• 3:33 (2020)
• Dar Vida (2024)

Singles

Collaborations with Other Artists

• 2003 : International Affair by Sean Paul
• 2003 : Latin Girls by The Black Eyed Peas
• 2005 : One Rhythm (Do Yard Riddim Mix), FIFA Football 2005
• 2011 : Si Quieres Decir Adiós by Franco De Vita
• 2012 : One Woman
• 2018 : Paradise by Barzo
• 2018 : Tú No Te Imaginas by Gian Marco
• 2020 : QTPC by BAMBI

Important Performances

• 2020: Latin Grammy Awards
• 2017: "Latin Grammy Pre-Show"
• 2016: "RiseUp AS ONE "
• 2015: "Dalai Lama's 80th Birthday"
• 2014: "Latin Grammy Person Of The Year"
• 2013: "TEDx Pura Vida"
• 2009: "Dancing With The Stars"
• 2010: "So You Think You Can Dance"
• 2007: "Miss Costa Rica"
• 2005: "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (with Ricky Martin)"

Films Featuring Debi Nova’s Music

• 2017: Hombre de Fe: Al Frente
• 2016: First Lady of the Revolution: Guerrera
• 2015: Pr1mero de Enero: Volver a Comenzar
• 2015: Spare Parts: Guerrero (Fonseca ft. Debi Nova)
• 2011: From Prada to Nada: Need 2 B Loved
• 2006: Americano: Naturale
• 2005: Prime: Lay Low
• 2004: Mean Girls: Let Me Let Go

Debi Nova in Film and TV

Film Roles

Television Appearances

Awards and Nominations

Debi Nova has received many awards and nominations for her music.

See also

In Spanish: Debi Nova para niños

• List of number-one dance hits (United States)
• List of artists who reached number one on the US Dance chart