Lua Blanco facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lua Blanco
Born	(1987-03-05) March 5, 1987 (age 38) São Paulo, Brazil
Occupation	singer songwriter actress writer translator
Years active	2004–present
Style	Pop pop rock MPB bossa nova
Height	1,65 m
Partner(s)	Leandro Soares (2016–present)
Parents	Billy Blanco Jr. (father) Maria Claudia Blanco (mother)
Family	Billy Blanco (grandfather) Pedro Sol Blanco (older brother) Sol Blanco (older sister) Ana Terra Blanco (younger sister) Estrela Blanco (younger sister) Daniel Blanco (younger brother)
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Lua Blanco (born March 5, 1987) is a talented Brazilian actress, singer, songwriter, translator, and writer. She is known for her ability to play many different characters.

Lua became very famous for her role in the TV show Rebelde. She was also the lead singer of the band Rebeldes. The band sold many albums, earning gold and platinum awards. Lua performed in about 90 shows with the band, reaching over 1.2 million fans across Brazil.

During her career, Lua has received many awards and nominations. She won a 'Vox Populi' award for being nominated the most in the "Actress" category at the Shorty Awards. She also won every category she was nominated for at the Capricho Awards. In 2012, she was even voted one of the greatest Brazilians of all time on a TV show.

About Lua Blanco

Her Early Life

Lua Blanco was born in São Paulo, Brazil. Her father, Billy Blanco Junior, is a musician, and her mother is Maria Claudia Blanco. Lua's grandfather, Billy Blanco, was also a very successful bossa nova artist.

Lua grew up in a big family with many musicians. She has an older brother, Pedro Sol, and four younger siblings: Ana Terra, Estrela, Daniel, and Sol. The family moved often, even living in Peru for two years. Lua and her siblings were home-schooled in English and later learned Portuguese. They were involved in music and community projects from a young age.

Lua started performing with her family's musical group when she was very young. They even recorded an album called O Trem do Arco-Íris (The Rainbow Train). In 2004, her family released a Christmas album called Família Blanco – É Natal (It's Christmas).

Starting Her Career (2005–2006)

After their Christmas album came out, Lua and her family often performed on weekends and holidays. They played in restaurants and shopping malls in Rio de Janeiro. Their shows featured mostly bossa nova and The Beatles songs.

In 2006, when Lua was 19, she started studying English and Portuguese translation at a university. There, she met other musicians and they formed a pop-rock band. The band was first called Collecting Dreams, but later changed its name to Lágrima Flor. This name was a tribute to her grandfather's famous song. Lua was the lead singer and helped write songs. Her time with the band helped her find her own musical style.

Acting on Stage and Screen (2008–2010)

Lua Blanco performing in a musical

Lua took many classes to improve her acting and singing skills. She studied theatrical interpretation and attended workshops for film and TV.

She began acting in 2008. Her first role on stage was Isolde in a play called Romeu e Isolda. That same year, she appeared in the TV show Três Irmãs (Three Sisters), playing a surfer named Bia.

In 2009, Lua returned to theater in the musical O Despertar da Primavera (Spring Awakening). She played the character Mariana. Out of three thousand people who auditioned, Lua and two of her siblings were among the finalists. In 2010, they released a soundtrack album for the musical. Lua also played a rock musician named Joe in the TV show Malhação. She also became a young host for the TV show TV Globinho.

In 2010, Lua played Grace in the TV show As Aventuras do Didi (The Adventures of Didi). She also re-recorded popular songs like "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton and "Umbrella" by Rihanna. These songs were released on an album called Relaxing Bossa – Volume 4.

In early 2011, Lua appeared in the movie Teus Olhos Meus (Soulbound).

Becoming Famous with Rebelde (2011–2013)

Lua Blanco became widely known for her role as Roberta Messi in the Brazilian version of the TV show Rebelde. This show was inspired by a Mexican telenovela. Lua was chosen for the role after many auditions, where she showed her acting, dancing, and singing skills.

Rebelde was about the daily lives of teenagers at a fancy boarding school. It explored common challenges teenagers face, like dealing with difficult family situations or fitting in. The show started on March 21, 2011, and ended on October 12, 2012, with 410 episodes.

Lua and the five other main actors from Rebelde – Arthur Aguiar, Chay Suede, Mel Fronckowiak, Micael Borges, and Sophia Abrahão – also formed the band Rebeldes. They signed a deal to tour and record music while the TV show was on. They performed about 90 shows across Brazil over three years. Their first tour, the Rebel Tour, had shows where Lua sang "Firework" by Katy Perry for huge crowds. After the TV show ended, they continued with a Farewell Tour called Nada Pode Nos Parar (Nothing Can Stop Us).

On September 23, 2011, the band's album Rebeldes was released. It sold about 120,000 copies and earned a platinum award. The music video for their song "The Way I Am" came out in December of that year.

Rebeldes' Achievements

In early 2012, the six main actors filmed commercials for skin care products. These products later became an official sponsor of the band.

On April 11, the band released their first live album and DVD, Rebels Live. It was recorded during their shows in São Paulo. The album sold 40,000 copies, earning a gold award, and the DVD sold 50,000 copies, earning a platinum award. They also released a music video for the song "Nada Pode Nos Parar." In June, "After the Rain" became another popular song. On December 9, 2012, the band released another studio album, Meu Jeito, Seu Jeito (My Way, Your Way).

In 2012, Lua also appeared as an actress in the music video "It was the Chosen" for her former band, Lágrima Flor.

The Rebeldes band performed their final show in Belo Horizonte on May 4, 2013.

Since 2013

In early 2013, Lua recorded a song called "Todo Dia" (Every Day) with singer João Teles of Pietros. She also recorded "Tudo Vai Mudar" (Everything Will Change) with Rodrigo Fragoso.

In 2013, Lua returned to theater in the comedy Stand Up. She played Anne, a main character. The show was very popular and had an extended run. That same year, she also performed in the musical As Coisas Que Fizemos e Não Fizemos (The Things We Did and Did not Do).

In July and August 2013, she made special appearances in the play Tudo por um Popstar (Everything for a Popstar). She sang "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz and "Meu Jeito Seu Jeito" from the Rebeldes band.

Lua recorded the song "Turnaround" for the film A Brasileira (The Brazilian).

Lua returned to TV shows in Pecado Mortal (Mortal Sin), which started on September 25, 2013. She changed her look for this role to fit the 1970s setting of the story.

In early 2014, Lua was cast in Se Eu Fosse Você – O Musical (If I Were You – The Musical). This was a stage version of a popular Brazilian film. Lua played Bia, the daughter of the main characters. The musical opened on March 21 in Rio de Janeiro.

In late 2014, Lua started filming for the movie Turbulência (Turbulence), a romantic comedy. She played Paula, one of the four main characters. She also recorded the song "Fall My Way" with singer Kevin White for the film. The movie was released on September 15, 2016.

On December 2, 2015, Lua released a song called "Eu e o Tempo" ("Me and Time"). She also released an e-book about her life to promote her first solo album. A second song, "O Mundo Todo" (The Whole World), came out on December 25. On February 27, 2016, her first official solo song, "Perde Tudo" (Lose Everything), was released.

On March 21, 2016, Lua sent a digital version of her first solo album, Mão No Sonho (Hand In The Dream), to her fans. Her brothers and fellow Rebeldes member Micael Borges also sang on the album. Lua officially released Mão No Sonho on September 2, 2016, with a music video released on September 9.

Filmography

Theater

Discography

Awards and Nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref
2011	Brazil Capricho Awards	National Singer	Rebeldes	Winner
		Best National Actress	Roberta Messi in Rebelde	Winner
		Best Kiss From Fiction		Winner
		Real Couple		Winner
	Brazil UOL PopTevê	Newcomer Actress		Winner
	Brazil Prêmio Extra de Televisão	Female Newcomer		Nominee
2012	Brazil Prêmio Contigo! de TV	Newcomer TV		Nominee
	Brazil Meus Prêmios Record	Best Teen Actress		Winner
	Brazil Prêmio Arte Qualidade Brasil	Newcomer Actress		Nominee
	Brazil Meus Prêmios Nick	Favorite Actress		Nominee
	Brazil Melhores Do Ano NT	Best Teen Actress		Winner
	Brazil Prêmio Extra de Televisão	Teen Idol		Nominee
	Brazil Capricho Awards	Best Kiss from Fiction		Winner
		National Singer	Rebeldes	Winner
2013	US Shorty Awards	Brazil	Herself	Nominee
		Future Celebrity		Nominee
	Brazil Troféu Imprensa	Best Telenovela Actress	Roberta Messi in Rebelde	Nominee
	Brazil Trans Brasil TV	Best Singer, Best Actress	Herself	Winner
	Brazil Premio Jovem	Best Music Video		Winner
	Brazil Login Teen Awards	Favorite Instagram		Winner
2014	USA Shorty Awards	Brazil		Nominee
		Actress		Nominee
		Celebrity		Nominee
		Singer		Nominee
		Music		Nominee
		Instagrammer		Nominee
		Vox Populi		Winner
	Brazil Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro	Youth of the Year		Winner
2015	US Shorty Awards	Brazil	Herself	Nominee
	Brazil Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro	Best Theatrical Show	Primeiro Sinal	Winner
		Best Twitter	@lua_blanco	Nominee
		Youth of the Year	Herself	Nominee
		Best Actress		Nominee
		Best Singer		Nominee

See also

In Spanish: Lua Blanco para niños