Lali Espósito facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lali Espósito
Espósito in 2019
Born	Mariana Espósito (1991-10-10) 10 October 1991 (age 33) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupation	Singer actress dancer model
Years active	2003–present
Works	Discography songs videography
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop Latin pop dance hip hop dubstep
Labels	Sony Argentina

Mariana "Lali" Espósito (born October 10, 1991) is a famous Argentine singer, actress, dancer, and model. She started her career in 2003 when she was just 11 years old. Her first role was in the children's TV show Rincón de Luz.

Lali became very well-known for her roles in popular TV shows like Floricienta and Chiquititas. Her biggest break came with the show Casi Ángeles. From 2007 to 2012, she was part of the super successful teen pop band Teen Angels. This group came from the Casi Ángeles TV series. They toured all over Argentina and other countries like Israel, Spain, and Italy.

In 2014, Lali signed with Sony Music Argentina. She released her first solo album, A Bailar. It had pop and electronic dance music (EDM) songs. The album was a big hit and included popular songs like "Asesina" and "Histeria." Her second album, Soy (2016), and third album, Brava (2018), were also very successful. Her fourth album, Libra, came out in 2020.

Lali's acting career has also grown a lot. She has starred in TV shows, movies, and even theater plays. She was praised for her role in the movie The Accused and the Netflix series Sky Rojo. Throughout her career, Lali Espósito has won many awards. These include Gardel Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Argentina Kids' Choice Awards. In 2015, a major news site called her one of Argentina's most influential women.

Her Life and Career

Early Life and First Steps in Acting (1991–2003)

Mariana Espósito was born on October 10, 1991, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her father, Carlos Espósito, was a football coach. Her mother, Maria José Riera, helps manage her tours. Lali has two older siblings: Ana Laura, a makeup artist, and Patricio, a former futsal player. She grew up in Parque Patricios and later moved to Banfield, Buenos Aires. Her family has Italian roots.

Lali first appeared on TV at age six in 1998. It was on a children's show called Caramelito y Vos. She was a contestant pretending to be singer Natalia Oreiro. In 2002, Lali accidentally went to an audition for producer Cris Morena. She got a part in Morena's children's TV series Rincón de Luz. This was her acting debut, playing Malena "Coco" Cabrera. The show aired in Argentina in 2003. Lali also sang on the Rincón de Luz soundtrack. The show was popular in Israel, so Lali performed in a stage version in Tel Aviv.

Becoming a Child Star (2004–2006)

In 2004, Lali played Roberta in the teen TV show Floricienta. This show was also created by Cris Morena. It ran for two seasons and was a huge success in Argentina and many other countries. Floricienta helped Lali become a well-known child actress. She also performed in the stage shows of Floricienta, which had over 100 performances.

In 2006, Lali was a main child actor in a new version of Cris Morena's hit series Chiquititas. This version was called Chiquititas Sin Fin. Lali played Agustina Ross. She also sang two songs on the Chiquititas soundtrack album. The album was one of the top ten best-selling albums that year.

Fame with Casi Ángeles and Teen Angels (2007–2010)

In 2007, Lali got her first main role on TV. She played Marianella "Mar" Rinaldi in Casi Ángeles (Almost Angels). This show was very popular with teenagers in Argentina and other countries. It ran from 2007 to 2010 and won several awards.

While on Casi Ángeles, Lali became one of the five members of the pop band Teen Angels. The band signed with Sony BMG. The other members were Gastón Dalmau, Juan Pedro Lanzani, Nicolás Riera, and María Eugenia Suárez. Teen Angels became very successful in Argentina, Israel, Chile, and Spain. Even after Casi Ángeles ended in 2010, the band continued to perform.

From 2007 to 2012, Teen Angels released six studio albums. Five of them sold enough to be certified platinum, and one was certified gold. The band also promoted many brands like Coca-Cola. They won several awards, including a Clarín Award and a Kids' Choice Award Argentina.

Teen Angels broke up in 2012. Their last concert was on October 11, 2012. A 3D concert film about the band, Teen Angels, el adiós, was released in 2013. This marked the end of the group.

Solo Career Begins (2011–2013)

After Casi Ángeles ended, Mariana started using her nickname "Lali" as her stage name. Her friends and family had always called her Lali.

Lali Espósito in 2012

In 2011, Lali starred in a new TV series called Cuando me sonreís. The next year, she played Abigail Williams in a play called The Crucible in Buenos Aires. She also made her movie debut in La pelea de mi vida (The Fight of My Life).

In 2013, Lali starred in the TV series Solamente vos (Only You). She played Daniela, one of the main characters.

Also in 2013, Lali announced she would release her first solo album, A Bailar. She said the album would be mostly dance with hip hop influences. The first song from the album, "A Bailar", was released online on August 5. So many people tried to download it that her website crashed! The music video for "A Bailar" was shown on September 2. It got 100,000 views on YouTube on its first day. The song became popular in Latin America, Italy, and Israel.

A Bailar and Esperanza mía (2014–2015)

Before her album came out, Lali released a short album called A Bailar EP. It had "A Bailar", "Asesina", and "Del Otro Lado". The music video for "Asesina" was released on March 10, 2014. Her full album, A Bailar (meaning Let's Dance), came out on March 21, 2014.

To support her album, Lali went on the A Bailar Tour in Argentina. She also performed in Uruguay, Chile, Spain, Italy, and Israel. The tour made a lot of money and was named the highest-earning tour in Argentina in 2015. The tour ended on April 25, 2016, after 74 shows.

In May 2014, Lali starred in the Peruvian movie A los 40 (At 40). In the same year, she became the first Argentine artist to win a Kids' Choice Award in the United States for Best Latin Artist.

Later in 2014, Lali signed a special contract with Sony Music Argentina. She then released "Mil Años Luz" as the third song from A Bailar. To celebrate, Sony Music released a special edition of A Bailar. It included new songs, remixes, and a tour documentary. The album reached the top 5 in Argentina and Uruguay. It was certified gold just days after its release.

In 2015, Lali starred in the TV show Esperanza mía (My Lovely Hope). She played Julia "Esperanza" Albarrazin, a young woman who pretends to be a nun.

The A Bailar Tour continued into 2016. Lali also opened for Ricky Martin in 2014 and Katy Perry's tour in 2015.

Soy and New Projects (2016–2017)

Lali released her second studio album, Soy, on May 20, 2016. A newspaper called El País said she "experiments, shows herself as she is." Lali explained that the album is called Soy (meaning I Am) because it shares her true thoughts and feelings. The album sold over 20,000 copies in Argentina in just three hours. It was certified gold. The album reached number one in Argentina, Uruguay, and Israel. Its first song, "Soy", was released on May 5. The second song, "Boomerang", came out on September 5, 2016. Its music video has been watched over 17 million times. Soy was named one of the best albums of 2016 by Billboard Brasil.

In 2016, Lali also sang on songs with other artists. She was featured on Abraham Mateo's "Mueve" remix and Brian Cross's "Firestarter." She also sang on Baby K's Spanish version of "Roma-Bangkok."

In August, Lali starred in the romantic comedy movie Permitidos. She played Camila Boecchi. The movie earned US$1.9 million and was seen by over 370,000 people. Critics generally liked the film.

Lali started her Soy Tour in Latin America, Europe, and Asia on September 8. Critics praised her singing and the show's stage design.

Lali won many awards in 2016. These included Favorite Artist and Favorite Song for "Soy" at the 2016 Argentine Kids' Choice Awards. She also won Best Latin America South Act at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards. Lali became the first Argentine artist to appear on the Billboard Social 50 and Artist 100 charts.

In July and November, Lali released "Una Na" and "Tu Novia." These were the first two songs from her next album. "Una Na" quickly became number one on the Argentine National Songs chart. In November, Lali started her second tour for Soy, called Lali en Vivo. She had two sold-out shows.

Brava, The Accused, and Talento FOX (2018–2019)

From January to July, Lali continued her Lali en Vivo tour. She visited Peru, Spain, Italy, Israel, and the United States. In February, Lali was featured on a remix of "Mi Mala" with Mau y Ricky and Karol G. In May, she worked with CD9 and Ana Mena on a remix of "Prohibido."

After releasing "100 Grados" in April and "Besarte Mucho" in July, Lali released her third album, Brava, in August 2018. One week later, the album was certified gold for selling ten thousand copies. Lali started her Brava Tour right after the album came out. She had two sold-out shows. The album also included popular songs like "Sin Querer Queriendo" with Mau y Ricky and "Caliente" with Pabllo Vittar.

Besides music, Lali became a judge on Fox Latin America's TV talent show Talento FOX. In September, Lali starred in the movie The Accused. She played Dolores Dreier, a girl accused of killing her best friend. The film was shown at the 75th Venice International Film Festival.

Lali started 2019 by performing in Times Square, New York City. Early that year, the music video for "Lindo Pero Bruto", her song with Thalía, was released. Lali received important nominations for the Premio Lo Nuestro and the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The Brava tour continued in the first months of 2019. For the 21st Annual Gardel Awards, Lali won three awards, the most that night.

In the last months of 2019, Lali took her Brava Tour to Europe, the United States, and Brazil. In October, she released "Laligera", the first song from her fourth album. In November, she released "Como Así", which features the boy band CNCO.

Libra and Sky Rojo (2020–2021)

In 2020, Lali released her fourth studio album, Libra. It reached number one in Argentina. Before the album, she released three more songs: "Lo Que Tengo Yo", "Fascinada", and "Ladrón" with Argentine trap singer Cazzu. Lali also worked with other artists in 2020. She was featured in Los Ángeles Azules's "Las Maravillas de La Vida" and Fito Páez's "Gente en la Calle." She also sang with Dvicio on "Soy de Volar."

Lali was part of a charity song called "Color Esperanza 2020." She sang with Diego Torres, Thalía, and others. The song helped raise money for the Pan American Health Organization's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2020, Lali also started filming the Netflix series Sky Rojo. She had to move to Spain for this. Filming began in November 2019 but stopped in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This delay also pushed back the release of Libra. Lali returned to Argentina before the lockdown. In November 2020, Lali shared that she had tested positive for COVID-19 between June and November.

Lali and El Fin del Amor (2022–2024)

After a break from music, Lali returned in early 2022. She released three songs: "Disciplina", "Diva", and "Como Tú". These songs showed a return to her pop music style. Lali also announced her Disciplina Tour, which started in June 2023. The tour sold out arenas and stadiums in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. In the same month, Lali released "N5". This song reached number nine on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart. "N5" also became gold certified in Argentina.

In March 2023, Lali performed her Disciplina Tour at the José Amalfitani Stadium in Buenos Aires. Over 50,000 people attended, making her the first Argentine woman to sell out a stadium of that size. A month later, she released her fifth album, Lali. This album was a strong return to her pop roots. Critics called it "an ode to pop music" and praised its production and lyrics. The album quickly reached number one in Argentina and Uruguay. Songs like "Obsesión" and "Quiénes Son?" helped make it a success. The album solidified Lali's title as the "Queen of Argentine Pop." The Lali Tour then took her music to France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Israel, Mexico, and Argentina.

In 2022, Lali produced and starred in the Prime Video series El Fin del Amor. The show is based on an essay about a woman leaving her traditional life. At the 2023 Silver Condor Series Awards, Lali won Best Lead Actress for her role. The series was so popular that a second season is planned for 2024. In 2024, Lali became a judge on Factor X, the Spanish version of The X Factor.

Other Work

Modelling

Lali has worked as a model for many brands. Her first commercial was for MCbody Jeans, a children's fashion brand. She also had a special contract with the lingerie brand Promesse. In 2009, Lali and Peter Lanzani promoted KEFF body spray in Israel. From 2013 to 2014, she was the face of Lara Teens lingerie. In 2014, she appeared in commercials for Biokur hair conditioner and Carefree wipes.

From 2014 to 2016, she starred in commercials for Claro. From 2015 to 2017, she was an ambassador for the hair care brand Sedal. She worked with Sedal again in 2021. In 2018, she appeared in commercials for Panacom and Terma. In 2019, she was in commercials for Toyota and M&M'S. Lali also became one of the official faces for Garnier.

In October 2021, Lali, along with Bizarrap, L-Gante, Nicki Nicole, and Duki, starred in commercials for the beer brand Brahma. In 2022, she was in a commercial for Gancia.

Lali's logo as a solo artist

Lali Espósito has been on the cover of many magazines. These include Billboard, Galore, Vogue Latin America, Caras, and Seventeen.

Entrepreneurship

On September 21, 2013, Lali launched her own line of perfumes. In 2018, she released a clothing collection with the brand 47 Street.

Helping Others

In May 2010, Lali and her Teen Angels bandmates helped the Biodiversity Foundation. They raised awareness about protecting different types of plants and animals.

Lali has been named "Godmother" of the Dono x Vos foundation. This group works to raise awareness about organ donation. In 2017, Lali teamed up with Red Solidaria and River Plate Football Club. They started a campaign called "Amor Es Presente" (Love Is Present). They collected toys and gave them to over twelve thousand children for Christmas.

Social Activism

Lali Espósito is part of a group of Argentine actresses and singers who support feminist causes. This group includes Jimena Barón, Griselda Siciliani, and Carla Peterson.

Political Impact

In the late 2010s, Lali became a strong supporter of social, women's, and LGBT rights. She used her fame to encourage people to get involved in politics. She helped with campaigns for the Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy Bill and the Transgender Employment Quota Bill in Argentina. Lali's political influence grew even more after the 2023 Argentine primary elections.

After the primary elections in August 2023, Lali tweeted, "Qué peligroso. Qué triste" (English: "How dangerous. How sad"). This tweet got a lot of support from people who disagreed with the election results. But it also caused a lot of negative reactions and criticism from others. Lali's words became a symbol for both sides of the political discussion. She later explained:

"I'm not bothered at all by being insulted for considering it dangerous and sad that there are people who vote for an anti-rights stance. The violence with which they insult and the arguments reflect exactly what they are voting for. We've become accustomed to thinking that if someone has an opinion, it's because they're on 'the other side,' but the only side I'll 'always' be on (within the current political and economic decadent context we're in) is the one that doesn't disregard the rights we've gained. That is what I think as a responsible young Argentine voter who doesn't only think about themselves. I could choose not to express any opinion, of course, it's the most 'comfortable' option, but I'm not like that, so... yes! For me, it's truly sad and dangerous to vote for such an anti-rights stance."

Lucía Peker from Infobae noted that Lali's concern showed the fear many women had about political changes that might affect their rights.

After the 2023 general election, Lali continued to face criticism. False information about her concert payments was spread. Many other artists also performed for the state but were not criticized. Lali faced online harassment and even had her personal information shared publicly.

Lali said the criticism was like "foam" used to hide bigger issues. Many people thought this meant the government was trying to distract from other laws. The criticism continued for months. In February 2024, Lali performed at the Cosquín Rock festival. During her song "Quiénes Son?", she changed the lyrics to "Que si vivo del Estado" (English: "That I live off the State"). This was a direct response to the criticism.

Many people from Argentina's music, TV, and film industries supported Lali. They spoke up for her right to free expression. Lali wrote an open letter explaining her career since she was 10. She highlighted her success and pride in her achievements. She asked for freedom to think differently and invited the president to her concerts.

Her situation was compared to other artists who faced political criticism in other countries. The governor of Buenos Aires Province, Axel Kicillof, said it was important to support culture and artists. This was called "the Lali effect."

Personal Life

Lali's nickname and stage name, Lali, came from her older brother. He mispronounced the short form of her name "Mari" as "Lali." She went to school at Colegio San Vicente De Paul in Parque Patricios.

Relationships

From 2006 to 2010, Lali dated her co-star Peter Lanzani from Chiquititas and Casi Ángeles. She called him her "first love." They remained good friends after they broke up.

In 2010, Lali started dating singer and actor Benjamín Amadeo. They met on Casi Ángeles. They broke up in 2015 but remained close friends.

From late 2015 to early 2016, Lali had a public relationship with her Esperanza Mía co-star Mariano Martinez. In 2017, Lali started dating sound engineer Santiago Mocorrea. They broke up in 2020. Since 2024, she has been in a relationship with media personality Pedro Rosemblat.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

Events, Galas, and Other Appearances

• 2017 - LVIII Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar - Judge
• 2022 - Premios Platino de 2022 - Presenter

Discography

Concert Tours

Headlining Tours

• A Bailar Tour (2014–16)
• Soy Tour (2016–2017)
• Lali en Vivo (2017–2018)
• Brava Tour (2018–2019)
• Disciplina Tour (2022–2023)
• Lali Tour (2023)

Opening Act for Other Artists

• The Prismatic World Tour (for Katy Perry) (2015)
• The 7/27 Tour (for Fifth Harmony) (2016)
• One World Tour (for Ricky Martin) (2016)
• Witness: The Tour (for Katy Perry) (2018)
• Never Be the Same Tour (for Camila Cabello) (2018)

Awards and Nominations

As of September 2021, Lali Espósito has won 51 awards from 115 nominations. These include Six Gardel Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and thirteen Argentine Kids' Choice Awards. She has also won a Billboard Latin Music Awards and a Martin Fierro Award. Lali has also been nominated for many other important awards.

See also

In Spanish: Lali Espósito para niños