Ana Malhoa

biography Ana Malhoa is one of the most popular and versatile singers in Portugal, who began her career at the age of five, alongside her father, singer José Malhoa. Born in Lisbon, on August 6, 1979, daughter of popular singer José Malhoa and Angelina Lopes. Ana's biological mother died shortly after her birth, and she was raised by her stepmother Rosa, who also passed away in 2012. Ana has four half-siblings from different mothers and two half-siblings from different fathers. She studied until the 12th grade and always wanted to be a singer. In 1985, Ana took to the stage with her father to present the album Thank you Amor, Thank you. The following year, they released an EP together called Pai Amigo, which sold more than 33 thousand copies and received a gold record. In 1988, Ana was hired by RTP to present the program O Grande Pagode, dedicated to young people. In the same year, they released another EP together called Nossa Lambada, which sold more than 40 thousand copies and also received a gold record. In 1992, Ana released her first solo EP called I’m Happy. In the same year, he released his first solo album called A Vida é uma Festa. In 1994, he released his second solo album called Still Quero Ser Feliz. In 1996, he released his third solo album called Still Quero Ser Feliz II. In 1998, he released his fourth solo album called Still Quero Ser Feliz III. Ana also stood out as presenter of the children's program Buéréré for five years. In addition, she was a presenter at the Golden Globes in Portugal several times. In 2000, he released his fifth solo album called Ana Malhoa: A Voz da Música Portuguesa. In 2003, he released his sixth solo album called Exótica: A Portuguese Music with a Latin touch. In 2006, he released his seventh solo album called Superlatina: A Portuguese Music with a Latin Touch II. In 2008, Ana partnered with Brazilian singer Marisa Monte to release the song Exótica (Versão Brasil), which was a success on radio and digital platforms. In 2010, he released the song Exótica (Latin Version), which was recorded in Spanish and French. In 2012, he released the song Exótica (Pop Version), which was also recorded in English. In 2014, Ana partnered with American singer Pitbull to release the song La Bomba Latina (The Latin Bomb), which was a success on the radio and on digital platforms as well. In 2015, he released the song Superlatina (Pop Version), which was also recorded in English. In 2017, Ana partnered with American singer Jennifer Lopez to release the song La Makina (The Machine), which was a success on radio and digital platforms. In 2020, Ana partnered with American singer Cardi B to release the song La Dueña (A Dona), which was a success on radio and digital platforms. Ana has been married to Jorge Moreira since 1998, with whom she had a daughter named India Malhoa, born in 1999. In 2016, Ana announced her separation from Jorge, and consequently, his resignation from his position as her career manager. Ana is considered one of the divas of Portuguese music by the British newspaper The Guardian.