Belinda Peregrin — Biography
Born Belinda Peregrín Schüll in Madrid, Spain, and later making her home in Mexico, this multifaceted artist has graced five magazine covers and featured in five photo spreads. As of September 2024, her digital footprint is substantial, with 16.9 million followers on Instagram, 5.7 million on TikTok, and an audience of 1.1 million subscribers on her YouTube channel. Known professionally by her first name, Belinda, she has established herself as both a singer and an actress. Her career commenced at the tender age of ten as a child performer. In 2002, she inked a deal with BMG, and two years later, she unveiled her inaugural album, simply titled Belinda. Over her initial decade in the Mexican pop scene, Belinda emerged as a significant force in Latin pop music and popular culture. Her personal life often garnered considerable attention, contributing to her recognition as "the princess of Latin pop." Her tracks, such as "Boba chica nice" and "Ángel," achieved international acclaim. During this period, she also joined forces with the group Moderatto for the song "Diriendo slowly." In 2006, she released her second album, Utopia, featuring the prominent song "Light Without Gravity." That same year, she made her cinematic debut with a leading role in Disney's The Cheetah Girls 2. For the Utopia album, she took the reins creatively, composing all of its songs. Two years later, she returned to television in the telenovela Camaleones and put out the single "Sal de mi Piel." In 2010, she officially launched her third album, Carpe diem, from which two singles were released: "Egoísta," a collaboration with reggaeton artist Pitbull, and "Dopamine." Both tracks quickly reached the number one spot on iTunes download charts. In 2012, she partnered with Spanish artist Juan Magán for the song "Te voy await," which proved to be a hit in Spain. Later that year, while working on her fourth studio album, Catharsis, she released the single "In love we must forgive," which became the most requested song on the radio. Towards the close of 2012, she issued the second single for the same album, titled "En la obscuridad." Beyond her artistic endeavors, Belinda has actively engaged in philanthropy, dedicating her efforts to various humanitarian and charitable causes. A primary focus of her philanthropic work is the battle against childhood cancer. She has frequently visited children undergoing cancer treatment at different organizations, spending time with them, singing songs, and bringing them gifts. To date, she has sold approximately 1.5 million albums as a solo artist. She is widely regarded as one of the foremost talents in Latin pop. Throughout her career, she has garnered numerous accolades, including awards from TVyNovelas, Premios Oye!, MTV Latin
