Ruth Lorenzo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ruth Lorenzo
Lorenzo in 2014
Background information
Birth name	Ruth Lorenzo Pascual
Born	(1982-11-10) 10 November 1982 (age 42) Las Torres de Cotillas (Murcia), Spain
Genres	Pop Latin pop Rock rock en Español
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, actress, television presenter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Virgin/EMI Records (2009–2010) H&I Music (2012–2013) Roster Music (2013–2017) Raspberry Records (2017–present) Binary Beryl Music (2022–present)
Associated acts	The X Factor finalists 2008, Dannii Minogue, Conchita Wurst

Ruth Lorenzo Pascual is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and TV star. She was born on November 10, 1982. Many people in the UK know her from the TV talent show The X Factor in 2008, where she finished in fifth place.

In 2014, Ruth represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. She sang the song "Dancing In The Rain" and came in 10th place. This song was very popular in Spain, reaching number 5 on the music charts.

Ruth has also written songs for other artists, like Auryn and Dannii Minogue. Her first single, "Burn", came out in 2011 and reached number 16 in Spain. She released her first UK single, "The Night", in 2013.

Her first album, Planeta Azul, was released in 2014. It included the popular song "Gigantes." In 2017, she released "Good Girls Don't Lie," which was the first song from her second album, Loveaholic. This song quickly became number one on iTunes Spain. Her Loveaholic album, released in 2018, even featured the famous guitarist Jeff Beck.

In 2016, Ruth achieved a Guinness World Record. She performed in eight Spanish cities in just 12 hours. This amazing event helped raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Ruth Lorenzo was born in the Region of Murcia, Spain, on November 10, 1982. From a very young age, she loved music. She was a big fan of the musical Annie and would sing along to the songs in English, even before she understood the words.

When she was six, Ruth discovered the opera singer Montserrat Caballé. Her mother bought her an album, and Ruth started singing opera. She practiced imitating Caballé's voice until she could sing perfectly in tune.

At age 12, Ruth's family moved to Utah in the United States. There, she finally had the chance to get involved in music at school. Her teachers encouraged her a lot. She entered competitions and played lead roles in school musicals like The Phantom of the Opera.

When Ruth was 16, her family moved back to Spain. She had to stop her singing lessons because of money problems. For a while, she gave up on her dream of becoming a professional singer.

At 19, Ruth joined a rock band. This was a new challenge for her, as she had only sung opera before. She decided to quit her job in her family's business to follow her music dreams again. After three years of touring Spain, the band broke up. Later, Ruth worked as a public relations consultant and performer at a place called Polaris World.

Music Career Highlights

Becoming Famous on The X Factor (2008)

In 2008, Ruth Lorenzo tried out for the fifth season of The X Factor in the UK. She sang "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" for the judges, including Simon Cowell. They were very impressed, and she moved on to the next stage, called "bootcamp."

Ruth passed bootcamp and went to St. Tropez to audition for her mentor, Dannii Minogue. After singing "True Colors" in Spanish, Minogue chose Ruth for the live shows.

On the first live show, Ruth sang "Take My Breath Away" in both English and Spanish. Simon Cowell praised her, saying she should sing in Spanish more often. Ruth faced being eliminated twice but was saved by the judges. She made it to the quarter-final before being eliminated, finishing in fifth place.

After The X Factor (2009–2013)

After The X Factor, Ruth performed at many concerts across the UK and Ireland. She also joined the X Factor Live tour with other contestants. In 2009, she signed a record deal with Virgin Records.

In 2010, a Spanish TV channel asked Ruth to write a song for their new TV show, Valientes. She wrote two songs for it. Later, she decided to leave Virgin Records because she wanted more creative freedom. She continued to work on her music as an independent artist.

Ruth used a website called indiegogo.com to get help from fans to fund her first single, "Burn". This song was released in 2011. In 2012, she released a free song called "The Night" for her fans. This song was officially released in 2013 with a music video. She also released "Love is Dead" in 2013. By the end of 2013, Ruth signed with a new Spanish record company, Roster Music.

Planeta Azul and Eurovision (2014)

Lorenzo at a rehearsal in Copenhagen for Eurovision 2014

Ruth went to Los Angeles, California to record songs for her first studio album, Planeta Azul.

In January 2014, Spanish TV (RTVE) chose Ruth as one of five possible singers to represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest. Her song, "Dancing In The Rain", was released in February and quickly became number one on iTunes Spain. On February 22, she won the Spanish national final, meaning she would represent Spain.

Ruth performed "Dancing In The Rain" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10, 2014. She finished in 10th place in the grand final.

Her debut album, Planeta Azul, was released on October 27, 2014. It included 13 new songs and a new version of "Dancing In The Rain." The first song from the album, "Gigantes," was released earlier in October and reached number six on the Spanish music charts.

After Eurovision and TV Shows (2015–2016)

In 2015, Ruth was a judge on the Spanish TV talent show Levántate. She also helped judge the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 for Spain.

A special version of her album Planeta Azul was released in October 2015. It included new songs and some she had recorded in English. One of the new songs, "99," was released as a single.

In July 2015, Ruth joined the fourth season of the Spanish TV show Your Face Sounds Familiar. On this show, celebrities dress up and impersonate famous music artists. The show started in September 2015, and Ruth won the season finale in January 2016 with 47% of the public vote.

After a short break from TV, Ruth focused on recording her new album. In September 2016, she announced her plan to achieve a Guinness World Record to raise money for breast cancer. On October 19, she performed eight concerts in eight different Spanish towns in less than 12 hours. This event was called "Un Récord Por Ellas" (A Record for Them).

Ruth Lorenzo receiving the World Guinness Records Certificate

At the end of 2016, she started her "Voces Tour," performing in cities across Spain.

New Projects and Music (2017–Present)

On October 13, 2017, Ruth released "Good Girls Don't Lie." This was the first song from her second album, Loveaholic. The song quickly became number one on digital music stores like iTunes.

Ruth also worked on a cover of the Spanish song "¿A quién le importa?" for WorldPride Madrid 2017. She sang it with other famous Spanish singers.

Starting Her Own Record Label

Ruth decided to create her own record label, Raspberry Records. She wanted to release her music under her own label because she wanted more control over her creative work.

White Lion Clothing Line

Ruth also started her own clothing line called White Lion. She chose this name to honor her fans, who she calls "lions."

Recent Music and TV Appearances (2018–Present)

Her second album, Loveaholic, was released on March 9, 2018. It reached number 9 on the Spanish Albums Chart.

In December 2018, Ruth performed in a musical theater show called La Llamada in Madrid. In March 2019, she performed a sold-out concert in Barcelona.

In June 2019, she released a new single called "Underworld." She also toured Spain with the musical La Llamada.

In June 2020, Ruth released "Miedo," the first song from her third album, which is called Crisálida.

In 2021, Ruth joined the TV show Veo cómo cantas as a panelist. In 2022, she was a guest judge on Drag Race España and competed on the cooking show MasterChef Celebrity.

In January 2023, she became a main host for the singing competition Cover Night. In January 2024, she was announced as one of the hosts for Benidorm Fest 2024, which is Spain's selection show for Eurovision. On September 12, 2024, it was announced that she would be one of the presenters for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Music Albums

Studio albums

• Planeta Azul (2014)
• Loveaholic (2018)

TV Shows and Appearances

Awards and Achievements

Ruth Lorenzo has won several awards for her music and performances:

• In 2014, she won the Spanish national final to represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest.
• In 2015, she won the "Best Singer" award at Premio ESAEM.
• In 2016, she achieved a Guinness World Record for her "Un Récord Por Ellas" event, performing eight concerts in 12 hours for breast cancer awareness.
• In 2018, she won multiple Yudeo Awards, including "Best National Live Performance," "Best National Front Cover" for Loveaholic, "Bop of the year" for "Good Girls Don't Lie," and "Best National Album" for Loveaholic.

See also

In Spanish: Ruth Lorenzo para niños