Michel Teló facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Michel Teló |
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Teló in 2018
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| Background information | |
| Born | 21 January 1981 Medianeira, Paraná, Brazil |
| Origin | Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, accordion |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Brazil |
Michel Teló (born January 21, 1981) is a famous Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known for his "sertanejo" music, which is a popular style of Brazilian country music. Before becoming a solo star, he sang in several bands, especially Grupo Tradição. His most famous song, "Ai Se Eu Te Pego", became a huge hit around the world!
Michel's musical journey started very early. In 1987, when he was just six years old, he sang his first solo song in his school choir. When he turned ten, his dad gave him an accordion, which is a musical instrument you play by pulling and pushing it.
At age 12, with encouragement from his friends and family, Michel formed his first band called "Guri." They played traditional music, and Michel was the lead singer and also wrote songs for the band. Besides the accordion, he also learned to play the piano for five years and could play the harmonica and guitar. He even enjoyed dancing!
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Becoming a Star: Grupo Tradição (1997–2008)
In 1997, Michel Teló joined a band called Grupo Tradição. He became the main singer and helped the band create many popular songs. Some of their big hits included "Barquinho" and "O Caldeirão."
Michel left Grupo Tradição in 2008 to start his own music career. His last album with the band, Micareta Sertaneja 2, was even nominated for a Latin Grammy Award! After he left, the band lost much of its popularity.
Michel's Solo Journey (2008–Present)
Michel Teló released his first solo album, Balada Sertaneja, in 2009. It included popular songs like "Ei, psiu! Beijo me liga." His live album, Michel Teló – Ao Vivo, was a big success and earned him a gold disc. This album featured the hit song "Fugidinha," which quickly became number one in Brazil.
In 2011, Michel was incredibly busy, performing over 240 shows! Forbes magazine reported that more than 17 million people attended his "Fugidinha Tour." Michel earned a lot of money that year, showing how popular he had become. He also released two DVDs, one with older songs and another called Michel Na Balada with new music.
In 2014, Michel Teló worked with the singer Prince Royce. They created a Portuguese version of Prince Royce's song "Darte un Beso" and performed it together live at an awards show.
From 2015 to 2023, Michel Teló was a coach on the TV shows The Voice Brasil and The Voice Kids Brasil. He was a very successful coach, with his team winning 8 out of 11 seasons! This makes him one of the most winning coaches in The Voice history, almost as many as Blake Shelton.
Global Success: "Ai Se Eu Te Pego"
In 2011, Michel Teló released the song "Ai Se Eu Te Pego." It became super popular when Brazilian soccer star Neymar danced to it in a video that went viral online. Soon, other famous soccer players started dancing to the song after scoring goals.
Players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo from Real Madrid, and André Santos from Arsenal, all celebrated with the "Ai Se Eu Te Pego" dance. Many other soccer players around the world also joined in the fun, making the song a global sensation!
Awards and Recognitions
Michel Teló has won several awards for his music. In 2012, he won the "Best Tormentone" award at the TRL Awards. He also performed "Oh If I Catch You" (the English version of "Ai Se Eu Te Pego") at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
In 2013, Michel Teló was nominated for seven different categories at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. He won the important "Song of the Year" award for his hit song "Ai Se Eu Te Pego."
His album Bem Sertanejo was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2015. Later, in 2020 and 2021, his albums Churrasco do Teló Vol. 2 and Pra Ouvir no Fone were also nominated for Latin Grammy Awards in the Best Sertaneja Music Album category.
Music Albums
Studio Albums
- 2009: Balada Sertaneja
Compilation Albums
- 2014: Bem Sertanejo
Live Albums
- 2010: Michel Teló Ao Vivo
- 2011: Michel na Balada
- 2013: Sunset
- 2015: Baile do Teló
Songs with Other Artists
- 2010: «Alô» (with Léo & Junior)
- 2011: «Vamo Mexê» (with Bruninho & Davi)
- 2013: «Como le gusta a tu cuerpo» (with Carlos Vives)
- 2013: «Que viva la vida (Remix)» (with Wisin)
- 2014: «Te dar um Beijo» («Darte un beso» with Prince Royce)
See also
In Spanish: Michel Teló para niños
