Paulina Goto facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paulina Goto
Paulina Goto in 2018
Born	Paulina Gómez Torres (1991-07-29) 29 July 1991 (age 34) Monterrey, Nuevo León, México
Occupation	Singer actress
Years active	2008–present
Musical career
Genres	Pop dance-pop soft rock pop rock
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano
Labels	Sony BMG Warner Music Group Independent

Paulina Gómez Torres (born on July 29, 1991), known as Paulina Goto, is a talented Mexican singer and former actress. She first became well-known for her role in the Mexican TV show Niña de mi Corazón in 2010.

Paulina was also part of the popular Mexican-Argentine pop group Eme 15 from 2011 to 2014. She is also famous for her roles in TV shows like Mi corazón es tuyo (2014-2015), Un camino hacia el destino (2016), El vuelo de la Victoria (2017), and Daughter From Another Mother (2021).

After acting for ten years in movies and TV, Paulina Goto announced in August 2024 that she would focus on her singing career.

Early Life and Childhood

Paulina Goto was born in Monterrey, Mexico. She has a younger brother named Eduardo. Her mother and grandmother are both psychologists. Her father was a singer and musician who often wrote songs with her. He passed away in September 2020.

When Paulina was five years old, her family moved to Tampico, Tamaulipas. She spent her childhood and teenage years there. As a child, she loved dance and started ballet lessons at age four.

Paulina also trained as a rhythmic gymnast from age five to fourteen. She was a state and national champion and even represented Mexico in international competitions. In 2000, she competed in rhythmic gymnastics at her first national junior Olympics in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Paulina went to Escuela Americana de Tampico, a private bilingual school. She sang in the school choir from a young age. She later finished her high school studies online after moving to Mexico City at 17.

Paulina's Acting Journey

Starting Out (2008–2011)

Paulina Goto began her TV career in 2008. She was a co-host on Roomies, a news show for young people in Tampico. After a year, she left the show in 2009.

While on Roomies, Paulina and some cast members auditioned for Centro de Educación Artística (CEA). This is a drama school run by Televisa in Mexico City. Paulina was accepted into CEA and moved to Mexico City. She studied voice, acting, and dance.

When she was 18, Paulina auditioned for director Pedro Damián's new TV show. Pedro Damián is known for working with the group RBD. Even though she had no acting experience, Paulina was chosen for the main role in Niña de mi Corazón. This show was a new version of Damian's 1997 TV show, Mi Pequeña Traviesa. Paulina played two roles: Andrea Paz and her imaginary twin brother, Andres Paz.

After getting the role, Paulina stopped her studies at CEA to act full-time. Filming for Niña de mi Corazón started in January 2010 in Mexico City. The show premiered on March 8, 2010, in Mexico. In 2011, Paulina also made her theater debut in the play El Knack.

Big Success with "Miss XV" (2011–2015)

In June 2011, Paulina Goto auditioned for Televisa's teen musical TV series, Miss XV. She was chosen for a main role the following month.

Miss XV was inspired by the famous 1987 TV show, Quinceañera. Filming began in October 2011 in Mexico City. The show first aired on Nickelodeon Latin America on April 16, 2012. It was very popular, but a second season was not made. The show ended on September 28, 2012.

In 2013, Paulina was cast as "Sandy" in the Mexican stage version of Grease, called Vaselina. She performed in over 100 shows during its three seasons.

On February 13, 2014, Paulina auditioned for the TV show Mi Corazón Es Tuyo. She got the role of "Fanny Lascurain." Filming started in April 2014. The show became very popular in Mexico and the U.S. It ended in March 2015. Because of its success, a stage version of Mi Corazón Es Tuyo was also created. Paulina played "Fanny" in the play, which toured different cities in Mexico.

In November 2015, Paulina was chosen for the lead role in "Un camino hacia el destino." This TV show was based on the 2003 Mexican TV show, La Hija del Jardinero. She even took violin lessons for her role. Filming began in November 2015. The show premiered in Mexico in January 2016. Paulina also sang the show's theme song, El Camino a Donde Voy.

Recent Acting Projects (2016-2024)

In late 2016, Paulina was cast in the adventure film "La Leyenda Del Diamante." The movie later premiered on Netflix in 2019. In February 2017, she was announced as the lead for the TV show "El vuelo de la victoria." Paulina played a runner training for the Olympics. Filming started in May 2017, and the show premiered in July 2017.

In January 2018, Paulina toured Mexico with the play "Dios mío hazme viuda por favor." This comedy-drama tells stories of women's marriage issues.

In July 2019, Paulina returned to TV for a main role in the Mexican drama "Vencer en silencio." Filming lasted several months. She also had her first main film role in the comedy-drama 'Veinteañera, divorciada y fantástica,’ which premiered in March 2020.

Paulina was a coach on the children's talent show "Pequeños Gigantes USA" in 2017.

Stepping Away from Acting (2024)

In August 2024, Paulina Goto announced she decided to stop acting. She wanted to focus on her singing career and her second studio album. She explained that acting took up too much time, leaving little for her music.

During her acting career, she starred in eight TV shows for Televisa. She also appeared in films and a TV series for Netflix. Her last acting project was the Mexican film Entra mi vida, released in Mexico on July 18, 2024.

Paulina's Music Career

First Album: Paulina Goto (2010–2011)

After the success of Niña de mi Corazón, Paulina signed with Sony Music Mexico in 2010. She released her first solo album. Many songs were written by Carlos Lara. Before the album came out, two songs, Mio and A Pesar del Tiempo, were used in Niña de mi Corazón.

On June 7, 2010, her first single, Mio, was released. The music video was filmed in May 2010. Paulina released her first album, Paulina Goto, on June 22, 2010. In its first week, the album reached number 7 on Mexico's iTunes charts. It peaked at number 43 on the Mexican Top 100 Album Charts. Paulina performed at many radio shows and festivals to promote her CD.

Eme 15

After getting the lead role in Miss XV, Paulina joined Eme 15. This was a pop band from the show. She was the lead singer, along with five other members: Elezar Gómez, Natasha Dupeyrón, Macarena Achaga, Yago Muñoz, and Jack Duarte.

The band released their first music video, Wonderland, on April 4, 2012. The video was filmed in October 2011. Wonderland was released for digital download on iTunes in Mexico on April 24, 2012. The band's first album, Eme 15, was released on June 26, 2012. It reached number one in Mexico on July 23, 2012. The album was certified gold in Argentina and platinum in Mexico.

On December 18, 2013, it was announced that the band would break up. Their final concert was on January 5, 2014, in Acapulco, Mexico.

Solo Music and New Beginnings (2013-Present)

In April 2013, Paulina performed songs from her first album and new songs at a solo concert in Tamaulipas. In July 2014, she confirmed she was writing songs for her second album. She said it would mix electro-pop and acoustic styles. On June 24, 2014, she recorded "Llévame Despacio," used in her TV show Mi corazón es tuyo. This song was released as a digital single in February 2015.

In July 2015, Paulina announced "Mi corazón es un país" would be the main single from her next album. The music video was filmed in October 2015. The song was released in November 2015. Her planned second album was put on hold as she continued acting.

On August 4, 2017, Paulina released the single "Creo en tu amor." In 2018, she released "Tú sigue," followed by "#Quién?" in February 2019. In November 2019, she released "Hasta la vista," which was meant for her upcoming second album.

In 2019, Paulina recorded a live EP of songs at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London. This EP was released worldwide on July 17, 2020. It included two new songs she wrote and a cover of The Beatles' song, Here Comes the Sun.

Fourteen years after her first album, Paulina announced in August 2024 that her new single, "De viaje," would be released from her second studio album. The single and its music video were released on August 9, 2024. Paulina also contributed to the soundtrack for the 2024 Mexican film Entra en mi vida with the song Natalia, perdón. She shared that her solo music would feature female musicians, songwriters, and producers.

In January 2025, Paulina announced her live album, Natural, and a concert documentary of the same name. The live album was released digitally worldwide on January 24, 2025. The concert film was shown in Mexico from January 23 to January 29, 2025. A tour is set to begin in Mexico City on April 5, 2025. The album includes new songs, as well as music from Eme 15 and her first solo album.

Paulina as a Spokesmodel

On February 5, 2014, Paulina Goto became the new face of Tampico Miramar. This was a campaign to attract more visitors to her home state, Tamaulipas. She appeared in ads and a video for the campaign.

In November 2014, Paulina modeled clothes for the fashion catalog "Mundo Terra." She also appeared in their catalogs in 2015 and 2016.

In January 2018, Paulina was chosen to design her own lipstick with the makeup brand MAC Cosmetics. Her lipstick was part of a special limited edition. Paulina was the first Mexican actress to work with MAC Cosmetics on a lipstick.

Paulina's Personal Life

Paulina Goto lives in Mexico City, where she has lived since she was 17. She speaks both English and Spanish fluently.

In June 2016, she shared that she was in a relationship with Argentine actor Horacio Pancheri. They had worked together on the TV show Un camino hacia el destino. They later ended their relationship in early 2018.

On February 28, 2023, Paulina married her longtime partner, Rodrigo Saval, in Mexico City. They first met as teenagers and reconnected later at a friend's wedding. They started dating in April 2019 and got engaged in September 2022. Rodrigo Saval works in public administration and is not in the entertainment industry. They had a second wedding ceremony on October 14, 2023.

Paulina plays piano and guitar. Her dog, Mila, was a gift from a TV producer. Paulina supports LGBTQ+ rights and is a feminist. She has spoken out against violence against women in Mexico.

Film and TV Shows

Theatre

Music Albums

Solo Studio Albums

Music with Eme 15

Studio album

Live album

Singles

Music Videos

Awards and Nominations

TVyNovelas Awards

Kids' Choice Awards México

Kids' Choice Awards Argentina

MTV Latin America Millennial Awards

See also

In Spanish: Paulina Goto para niños