Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda, professionally known as Thalía, is a multifaceted Mexican artist born on August 26, 1971. She is a renowned singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and entrepreneur, considered one of the most successful and influential Mexican artists globally.
Thalía is a polyglot, having sung in multiple languages including Spanish, English, Tagalog, French, and Portuguese. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Latin Pop" due to her immense popularity in the Latin pop music scene over the past three decades.
As a solo artist, Thalía has achieved remarkable commercial success, selling over 50 million records worldwide. She has received numerous accolades, including five Billboard Latin Music Awards, several Premios Juventud and Lo Nuestro Awards, and seven Latin Grammy Award nominations. Her collaborations with notable artists such as Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams, Marc Anthony, Laura Pausini, Romeo Santos, Carlos Vives, Maluma, Prince Royce, Becky G, and Natti Natasha have contributed to her widespread recognition.
Thalía's acting career has been equally impressive, with starring roles in successful telenovelas that have aired in over 180 countries. She has been referred to as the "Queen of telenovelas" by the mass media, and her global impact has helped popularize her music in non-Spanish speaking territories and markets in Europe and Asia. Televisa has named her the best-paid telenovela actress in history, while Billboard has recognized her as the most widely recognized Spanish-speaking soap star in the world.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Thalía has also ventured into fashion, owning a successful brand and signing an exclusive deal with Macy's. She has her own nationally syndicated radio show and has written four books, including her memoir. In 2013, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of her achievements in the music industry.