Paula Ribó facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paula Ribó
Ribó in 2025
Born	(1990-04-30) 30 April 1990 (age 35) Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Education	Col·legi de les Teresianes
Alma mater	Institut del Teatre
Occupation	Singer actress playwright radio host
Years active	1997–present
Spouse(s)	Esteban Navarro ​ (m. 2023)​
Children	1
Family	Belén Barenys (cousin)
Musical career
Genres	Dance electropop indietronica
Instruments	Vocals

Paula Ribó González (born April 30, 1990) is a talented Spanish singer, actress, and writer. She is widely known for her music project called Rigoberta Bandini, where she writes, performs, and produces her own songs.

Paula started her professional journey at a very young age, when she was just seven years old. She began by lending her voice to characters in animated shows. One of her first big roles was being the Spanish voice for the main character in the children's cartoon series Caillou.

She continued to work as a voice actress in both Catalan and Spanish for major companies like Universal and Disney. You might have heard her voice in popular movies such as Peter Pan, Brave, Les Misérables, Sing, and Frozen. She also voiced characters in film series like The Twilight Saga and The Divergent Series. Paula has also been the regular Spanish voice for famous actresses like Emma Stone, Dakota Fanning, and Shailene Woodley.

After finishing her studies at the Institut del Teatre, Paula explored the music world. In 2011, she formed a music group called The Mamzelles with two friends from college. They released two studio albums together. Besides her work in films, Paula also created her own theater company. She directed four plays, acted in six, and wrote four others. She also appeared in some Catalan TV films and series.

In 2019, Paula started her solo music project under the name Rigoberta Bandini. Her song "In Spain We Call It Soledad," released in 2020, became very popular on Spotify. This song helped Rigoberta Bandini become a well-known artist. In 2022, she gained even more fame by competing in the Benidorm Fest. This festival chooses who will represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her song "Ay mamá" was a big hit, reaching number one on the Spanish music charts.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Paula Ribó was born on April 30, 1990, in Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Spain. She showed her talent from a young age.

First Steps in Music

In 1996, when she was six years old, Paula took part in the Zecchino d'Oro children's song competition in Italy. She sang a song called "La scatola dei tesori."

Becoming a Voice Actress

Paula started voice acting very early in her life. She was the Spanish voice for Caillou in the cartoon series. She also voiced Chihiro in the Spanish version of Spirited Away. In the Catalan language, she was the voice of Anna in the movie Frozen.

The Mamzelles Group

Paula studied theater at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona. In 2010, she teamed up with Paula Malia and Bàrbara Mestanza to create the music group The Mamzelles. The band released two albums: Que se ... Otra in 2012 and Totem in 2014. In 2012, they also started a theater company called The Mamzelles Teatre.

Rigoberta Bandini: Solo Music Career

In 2019, Paula Ribó began her solo music journey using the stage name Rigoberta Bandini. This name is a mix of names from human rights activist Rigoberta Menchú and a character named Arturo Bandini from a book.

Paula Ribó at the 13th Gaudí Awards in 2021.

Rise to Fame

In 2020, her song "In Spain We Call It Soledad" became very popular in Spain. It went viral on Spotify, making her a well-known artist.

In December 2021, she was chosen to compete in the first Benidorm Fest. This event helps choose Spain's song for the Eurovision Song Contest. Her song "Ay mamá" was a huge success, and she finished as the runner-up. The song became her first number one hit on the Spanish charts. Her performance at Benidorm Fest made her even more famous in the Spanish music industry.

Other Music Projects

Paula has written two "songs of the summer" for Estrella Damm, a Spanish beer company. These songs had both Spanish and Catalan versions. In 2021, she wrote and performed "A ver qué pasa" / "Aviam què passa." In 2022, she wrote "Aquí, ahora y así" / "Aquí, ara i així," which was sung by Santi Balmes, Clara Viñals, and Renaldo.

She also wrote the song "Bienvenidos al show" for singer Amaia in 2022. A few months later, Paula and Amaia announced another song they performed together, called "Así bailaba." In August 2023, her song "Canciones de Amor a Ti" was part of the soundtrack for the Amazon Prime Video movie "Red, White & Royal Blue."

Personal Life

Paula Ribó is married to Esteban Navarro, a comedian from the group Venga Monjas. They started their relationship in March 2019. Their first child, Nico, was born in June 2020. Paula and Esteban got married in May 2023 at Barcelona City Hall. The mayor, Ada Colau, was the person who performed the ceremony. They had a party in June 2023, where Paula sang a special song for Esteban. This moment became a popular video online.

Paula has an older sister. Her father, Pepe, has been the president of a group for Real Madrid CF fans in Catalonia since 2007. In 2022, Paula and Esteban went to the premiere of a documentary series about Barcelona femení captain Alexia Putellas.

Film and Television Appearances

Besides her music and voice acting, Paula Ribó has also appeared in films and television shows.

Film Roles

Television Roles

Images for kids

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  Paula Ribó in 2025

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  Paula Ribó at the 13th Gaudí Awards in 2021.

See also

In Spanish: Rigoberta Bandini para niños