The virtuosic diva is one of Mexico's greatest treasures.
About Ana Gabriel
Hometown
Guamúchil, Sinaloa, Mexico
Born
December 10, 1955
Genre
Pop Latino
Born María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, she adopted the name Ana Gabriel in 1979, as directed by her manager at the time.
· In 1987, Gabriel represented Mexico at the OTI singing competition, performing “Ay Amor,” which became her first major hit when it topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
· Her albums Tierra de Nadie and Quién Como Tú both hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop chart, making her an international star.
· Gabriel has collaborated with legendary artists Plácido Domingo, Jon Secada, Juan Gabriel, Vicki Carr, and Vicente Fernández.
· Aside from music, she has dabbled in acting, appearing in the TV series Malcolm in the Middle, Wings, Melrose Place, and NYPD Blue.
· Gabriel’s many accolades include nominations for a Grammy, four Latin Grammys, and 30 Lo Nuestro Awards—of which she won 13, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
· In 2016, she publicly came out as a lesbian and has since been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ causes.
Influenced by Ana GabrielAna Gabriel has influenced the music of Chayanne, Julietta Luna, Victoria Fragoso and more.