La Materialista facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Materialista
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La Materialista in 2022
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| Birth name | Yameiry Josefina Infante Honoret |
| Also known as | La Reina Urbana Callejera |
| Born | March 19, 1985 |
| Origin | Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Rompiendo Récords Venemusic Universal Music Group |
Yameiry Josefina Infante Honoret (born March 19, 1985), known as La Materialista, is a singer, rapper, and actress from the Dominican Republic. She is famous for her energetic performances.
La Materialista became a leading female artist in Dominican urban music in the early 2000s. She won the Q Award for "Best Urban Artist" in 2012. She also won "Best Video Clip" in 2013. She has been nominated for the Soberano Award multiple times. These nominations include "Best New Artist" and "Urban Group of the Year". In 2013, she made history as the first Dominican female artist to perform at Miss Venezuela.
Music and Accusations
In 2013, La Materialista faced accusations about her song "Chipi Cha Cha". People said it sounded very similar to "I Am the Best" by the Korean group 2NE1. Her music video for "Chipi Cha Cha" was taken down from YouTube. Later, it was put back online in 2015 as a cover. This means it was a new version of an existing song.
La Materialista responded to the accusations. She said she meant it as an honor to make a cover of the song. She added her own lyrics to it.
Her Music Albums
La Materialista has released studio albums. One of her notable albums is:
- A Otro Nivel
La Materialista in Movies
La Materialista has also acted in several films. Here are some of the movies she has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Lotoman 2.0 | Cameo appearance | A small, uncredited role. |
| 2013 | Biodegradable | Perla | |
| 2014 | Lotoman 003 | Nicole | This movie was released on March 27, 2014. |
| 2014 | La Diabla en Ruedas | Diana | |
| 2023 | La casa de los famosos | Herself | She was a participant on this reality show. She finished in 4th place. |
