Nelly Furtado - Singer, Songwriter
Age: 47
Country: Canada Occupations:
Singer, Songwriter
Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer and songwriter, born on December 2, 1978, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
She is known for her musical versatility and experimentation with genres, including pop, R&B, folk, hip hop, world, and Latin. She sings in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Her career breakthrough came with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly! (2000), which featured the Grammy-winning single "I'm Like a Bird," and the hit "Turn Off the Light." Her third album, Loose (2006), became her best-selling album, spawning chart-topping singles like "Promiscuous," "Maneater," and "Say It Right."
Furtado has sold over 45 million records worldwide, making her one of Canada's most successful artists. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy Award. Her parents are Portuguese immigrants from the Azores.