Natalia Oreiro (Natalia Marisa Oreiro Iglesias Poggio Bouri de Mollo) is a singer and actress of Uruguayan origin.
In 2011, she received the honorary title of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Argentina and Uruguay.
Childhood and youth of Natalia
On May 19, 1977, a charming girl was born in the small Uruguayan city of Montevideo. Her family was not very wealthy. Father (Carlos Alberto Oreiro) was engaged in trade, and mother (Mabel Iglesias) worked as a hairdresser.
Natalia is not the only child in the family. She also has an older sister, Adriana, with whom she has a great relationship. Their age difference is 4 years. The artist's family often changed their place of residence, after Montevideo they moved to the Spanish city of El Cerro.
The singer began to engage in creativity at a very early age. While studying in elementary school, Natalia began taking lessons in a theater group. As soon as she was 12 years old, she began to be invited to shoot in advertising. She starred in 30 commercials for various companies such as Pepsi, Coca Cola and Johnson & Johnson.
When the actress was a little over 20 years old, she first decided to audition, where she had the honor of being the “partner” of the Brazilian TV star Shushi on an international tour. The young singer began to appear more in the programs of Shushi, thereby gaining her first fame.
Acting career of singer Natalia Oreiro
In 1993, the star already starred in the TV series High Comedy. Then she received supporting roles in the series: "Rebellious Heart", "Dear Anna". And in the series "Models 90-60-90" she played the role of a provincial who dreamed of working as a fashion model. As a result, the head of the modeling agency turned out to be her real mother.
The actress was very popular thanks to her role in the popular TV series The Rich and Famous. The girl became recognizable even on the streets. As soon as she entered the store, a crowd of her "fans" immediately ran in asking for an autograph.
In 1998, the romantic series Wild Angel was released. People around the world were worried about the love relationship of the heroes Natalia Oreiro and Facundo Arana. In the film, she not only got used to the image of the heroine, the orphan Milagros, but also helped to come up with the script. This film also participated in the Viva 2000 competition. The series was awarded the title of winner.
At the same time, the comedy Argentine in New York was released. It was here that the actress tried to take her first steps in her career as a singer. She performed the track Que Si, Que Si, which later appeared on her first album.
In 2002, she starred in the TV series "Cachorra", where Natalia's "partner" was actor Pablo Rago.
Then Oreiro played significant roles in the film "Cleopatra" of the Spanish-Argentine production and in the TV series "Desire".
After the world saw the series "Wild Angel", the artist had fan clubs around the world. In 2005, she starred in the Russian TV series In the Rhythm of Tango.
A year later, Natalia met again with Facundo Arana (former stage partner). Here she was in the form of a boxer girl. The series has won several Martin Fierro awards.
In 2011, the artist played the role of an underground worker in the Montoneros organization in the film Underground Childhood. Unfortunately, the film did not win any awards, but Natalia was again at the peak of her popularity.
Then Oreiro starred in the first Argentine serial film "Amanda O", "Only You". And also "Music in anticipation", "France", "Miss Tacuarembo", "My first wedding", "Among the cannibals", "Red pepper", "I do not regret this love." In all these projects, she played the role of the first plan.
Music by Natalia Oreiro
Natalia's career as a singer began immediately after the filming of the movie Argentines in New York. At that time, she presented her first album: Natalia Oreiro. Also, the track from this CD Cambio Dolor sounded in the series "Wild Angel".
In 2000, the artist recorded her second album, Tu Veneno, which was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. Then Natalia went on tour and performed in South America, the USA and Spain.
Two years later, the third album of the performer Turmalina was released. She composed songs herself: Mar, Alas de Libertad. Oreiro also participated in the creation of the song Cayendo. One of the tracks of the album can be heard in the series "Kachorra", where Natalia played one of the main roles.
In 2003, the singer decided to organize a tour and visited the cities of Latin America and Eastern Europe.
After a short break, Oreiro returned to the stage again. In 2016 she released her fourth album Gilda: No Me Arrepiento de Este Amor. As well as a video for the track Corazón Valiente.
Personal life of Natalia Oreiro
In 1994, she began dating Pablo Echarri, who is also an actor. This romance lasted until 2000, then the couple broke up. Natalia was very painful about parting.
A year later, she began dating Divididos rock singer Ricardo Mollo, who is 10 years older than the artist. After 12 months, they got married in Brazil. As a sign of strong feelings, the lovers decided to get tattoos on their ring fingers.
But the happy family life of the singer did not last long. There were rumors that Natalia met with a close friend, partner in the series Facundo Arana. But later the actors denied this information.
And already in 2012, Oreiro gave birth to a boy. The son was named Merlin Atahualpa.
Natalia Oreiro now
Today, the actress leads an active life - she uses Instagram, acts in films and gives concerts.
For example, in 2018 she released an anthem for the World Cup, which was held in the cities of Russia. The artist sang the track United By Love simultaneously in English, Spanish and Russian.
Natalia Oreiro also continues her acting career. The movie "Crazy" and the serial film "Grisel" with her participation were released.
In addition, she and her older sister created the Los Oreiro women's clothing brand, which is very popular in Argentina.
Natalia Oreiro in 2021
In March 2021, the singer, together with the Bajofondo band, presented the fans with the song Let's Dance (Listo Pa'Bailar). The track was performed partially in Russian and Spanish. A video clip was also released for the song.
