Ana Barbara is a Mexican singer, model and actress. She received the most recognition in the United States and Latin America, but her fame was outside the continent.
The girl became popular not only thanks to her musical talent, but also due to her excellent figure. She won the hearts of fans around the world and became the main Mexican singer.
The arrival of Altagracia Ugalde to a musical career
The real name of the singer is Altagracia Ugalde Mota. She was born on January 10, 1971 in Mexico. Since childhood, the girl gravitated towards music. She noted that her older sister became her source of inspiration. Viviana Ugalde was a popular local singer.
In 1988, Ana Barbara took part in the Miss Universe pageant. She edged out other Mexicans but lost at the national level.
By that time, she had already become famous thanks to various talent competitions. With slow but sure steps, the singer came to participate in music festivals and events. In 1990, she made her first foreign tour in Colombia.
Music and beautiful appearance increased the popularity of the singer even more. In 1993, she was invited to speak to Pope John Paul II.
However, at the appointed time, the girl was not given the opportunity to sing, and then she began to sing herself. After that, dad blessed her for success in her musical career, and the artist began her “takeoff streak”.
First in Mexico
In 1994, a record company, recognized as the best in all of Mexico, drew attention to Barbara. She signed a contract with a young singer, and a joint collaboration began.
Then came the first full-length album Ana Barbara. It included both the girl's own songs and compositions written by her fellow singers.
The next album, La Trampa, was released in 1995, which served as the impetus for a career to take off. The songs were played on all radio stations and occupied the top of the charts, they were used in advertising screensavers.
Ana Barbara received one after another invitation to tour, to perform at the largest art exhibitions in Mexico.
She took part in several TV shows, received a number of awards and the title of "Queen of Music". Video clips filmed for the album's hits cemented this success.
International fame of the singer
Barbara's success on the international stage was ensured by the album Ay, Amor, in which the girl departed from her usual style, but this did not diminish the attention of Mexican "fans" and allowed her to win the love of a new audience.
The singer went on tour in Latin America. Sensual dances, beauty and voice captivated the "fans".
In 1997, Ana Barbara released her calendar. She became the face of the beer brand. She took part in the annual music festival, which was held in Miami, and received the title of "Queen of the Parade-1997" there.
In 1998-1999 two more albums were released. They retained the trends started in the previous release. The popularity continued to increase. The songs became hits and won the charts. Music videos were released.
Also in 1999, Ana Barbara made her first film appearance. However, the fame of the singer was firmly entrenched in her, and her musical career remained in the foreground.
In 2000 and 2001 the girl received the Latin Grammy Award in the Best Album nomination. At the same time, the sixth album Te Regalo La Liuvia was released, which differed from previous works. He was more serious, and critics treated him with respect.
New experience
Then for several years Ana Barbara worked in a recording studio. She composed and arranged by herself. The singer adhered to the style laid down in the first albums, and used only her own developments.
In 2003, the album Te Atrapare… Bandido was released, which became one of her most famous albums, which is still popular today.
Studio leaders demanded a new album, and in 2005 another work appeared. The constant release of new songs and videos supported Barbara's fame, and she continued to tour Latin America and the United States.
A few more songs in the following years "blew up the radio stations": La Carcacha, Univision, etc. However, when her career was at its best, Ana Barbara decided to focus on her personal life.
The girl went into business and opened a restaurant, then a nightclub. Occasionally she performed at social events and gave small concerts. She took part in the recordings of albums of other musicians.
In 2011, Ana Barbara returned to the stage. She recorded collaborations with Latin singers who were just getting popular. Released several of her own songs. Some of them have become soundtracks for soap operas.
Personal life of the singer
Ana Barbara was not married, but in 2000 she gave birth to a child and left the stage for a while to take care of him. However, already in 2001, the girl returned to her singing career.
In 2005, the singer began a relationship with José Fernandez, a Mexican artist. Their union was criticized by the public, as the man had just lost his wife and immediately became friends with Barbara. However, they still got engaged and then married.
The couple had a child. Their marriage seemed happy, but in 2010 there were rumors of a divorce, and soon they were confirmed.
In 2011, the artist gave birth to her third child, which appeared as a result of artificial insemination. Then the girl again returned to her musical career.
Ana Barbara today
At the moment, Ana Barbara remains one of the most popular Mexican singers. She still tours the American continent, but to a greater extent she is known in her native country.
Nevertheless, her unique style still attracts the attention of "fans" and critics.
