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 (born November 10, 1982) is a talented Spanish singer, songwriter, and TV star. Many people in the UK know her from The X Factor in 2008, where she finished fifth.

Ruth also proudly represented Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. Her song, "Dancing In The Rain", earned 74 points and placed 10th in the final. This song was very popular in Spain, reaching number 5 on the charts.

Besides singing her own songs, Ruth has written music for other artists. For example, the band Auryn and singer Dannii Minogue have used her compositions on their albums.

Her first single, "Burn", came out on June 27, 2011, and quickly reached number 16 in Spain. Later, she released her first UK single, "The Night", on June 15, 2013.

Ruth's first album, 'Planeta Azul', was released on October 27, 2014. It included the hit song 'Gigantes', which reached number six in Spain. In 2017, she released "Good Girls Don't Lie", the first song from her second album, 'Loveaholic'. This song quickly became number one on iTunes Spain. Her 'Loveaholic' album also features famous guitarist Jeff Beck.

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

Ruth's Early Life

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

When she was six, Ruth discovered the amazing voice of Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballé. Her mother bought her an album by Caballé, and Ruth started to sing opera herself. 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. This was her first chance to really get involved in music at school. Her teachers encouraged her a lot, and she joined competitions. She even played lead roles in school musicals like The Phantom of the Opera and My Fair Lady.

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

At 19, she joined a rock band. This was a new challenge because she had only sung opera before. She also decided to quit her job in her family's business to chase her music dreams again. After three years of touring Spain with the band, they decided to split up. Ruth then got a job at Polaris World, where she performed and worked in public relations.

Ruth's Music Journey

Joining The X Factor

In 2008, Ruth decided to audition for the fifth season of The X Factor in the UK. She sang "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" for the judges Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, and Louis Walsh. They were very impressed, and she moved on to the "bootcamp" stage.

Ruth passed bootcamp and went to St. Tropez to audition for her mentor, Dannii Minogue. After an emotional performance of "True Colors" sung in Spanish, Dannii chose Ruth for her final three acts to go to the live shows.

In the first live show, Ruth sang "Take My Breath Away" in both English and Spanish. Simon Cowell loved it and told her to sing in Spanish more often. However, in Week 2, she ended up in the bottom two. She sang "Purple Rain" in the sing-off and was saved.

Ruth was in the bottom two again in Week 5. She sang "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and was saved by the judges. By the quarter-final, Ruth was Dannii's last act. She was eliminated after getting the fewest public votes. Ruth left the show with another performance of "Always".

Ruth's X Factor Performances

After The X Factor: New Music

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

In 2010, a Spanish TV channel asked Ruth to write songs for their new drama series, Valientes. She wrote two songs for the show. 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 performing live in Ayr, Scotland

Forming Her Own Band

Ruth used a website called indiegogo.com to get help from fans to fund her first single. The money helped with playing her song on the radio, making a music video, and promoting her music. Her band became known as The Raspberry Pattern.

In August 2012, Ruth released a free song called "The Night" for her Facebook fans. It was officially released in June 2013 with a music video. In November, a lyric video for her song "Love is Dead" was put on YouTube. This song was released by an independent company called H&I Music. At the end of 2013, Ruth signed with a new Spanish record company, Roster Music.

Eurovision and First Album

Ruth Lorenzo at rehearsal in Copenhagen

In January 2014, Spanish TV channel TVE chose Ruth Lorenzo as one of five 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 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She finished 10th in the contest.

Her first album, Planeta Azul, came out on October 27, 2014. It included thirteen new songs and "Dancing In The Rain". The first song from the album, "Gigantes", was released on October 7, 2014, and reached number six on the Spanish Singles Chart.

TV Shows and More Music

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

On October 16, 2015, a special version of her album Planeta Azul was released. It had new songs and some she had recorded earlier in English. One of the new songs, "99", was released as a single.

Ruth also joined the TV show Tu cara me suena in 2015. On this show, famous people impersonate different music artists each week. Ruth won the season finale on January 29, 2016, with 47% of the public vote!

Ruth's Performances on Tu Cara Me Suena

The "Voces" Tour

After her TV appearances, Ruth focused on making new music. She recorded her new album in different cities like Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Barcelona, and London.

In September 2016, she announced a special event for breast cancer awareness. On October 19, she aimed to achieve a Guinness World Record by holding eight concerts in eight different Spanish towns in less than twelve hours. This event was called Un Récord Por Ellas (A Record for Women).

At the end of 2016, she started her Voces Tour, performing in major Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville.

Starting Her Own Businesses

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 platforms like iTunes. It also became a trending topic on Twitter. Soon after, she announced The Loveaholic Tour for 2018.

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

Ruth's Own Record Label

In 2017, Ruth decided to create her own record label called Raspberry Records. This meant she could release her music exactly how she wanted, without needing big record companies.

Her Own Clothing Line

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

New Albums and TV Roles

Ruth's second album, Loveaholic, was released on March 9, 2018. It featured a collaboration with Jeff Beck and reached number 9 on the Spanish Albums Chart.

In December 2018, Ruth started performing in musical theater. She played the role of God in La Llamada at the Teatro Lara in Madrid. She also performed at a sold-out concert in Barcelona in March 2019.

In 2019, Ruth appeared in a travel TV show called Viajeras con B. In June, she released a new single called "Underworld". She also toured Spain with the musical La Llamada. In November, she starred in a multimedia event show called El gran secuestro.

Recent Projects and Hosting

In June 2020, Ruth released "Miedo", the first song from her third album, Crisálida. The album's title track, "Crisálida", was released in January 2021.

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

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

Ruth's Music Albums

Studio albums

• Planeta Azul (2014)
• Loveaholic (2018)

Extended plays

• Burn (2011)
• The Night (2013)
• Love Is Dead (2013)
• Dancing In The Rain (Cahill Remixes) (2014)
• Renuncio (Remixes) (2015)

Ruth on TV

TV Shows Ruth Has Been On

Breaking a World Record

On October 19, 2016, which is International Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Ruth Lorenzo achieved a Guinness World Record. She performed eight concerts in eight different Spanish cities in just 12 hours! This amazing event was called "Un récord por ellas" (A Record for Them), and it helped raise money for breast cancer research.

Awards Ruth Has Won

See also

In Spanish: Ruth Lorenzo para niños