Kelly Key
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Kelly de Almeida Afonso (born March 3, 1983 in Rio de Janeiro
), better known as Kelly Key, is a Brazil
ian singer.
, who she would later marry and divorce, and the risqué lyrics.
Her big breakthrough was the song Baba Baby which was one of the biggest hits in the country during 2001. In the controversial song and music video, Kelly provokes an older man that ignored her when she was young and infatuated with him, but now that she's older, is sexually attracted to her. Thanks to the success of the song, the album went double platinum in Brazil (500.000 copies sold) and was released to international markets in Portugal
and Chile
.
Furthermore, Key's first two singles comprised highly explicit sexual
content; although, the albums appealed predominantly to minors. The album would later tender two more successful singles: Cachorrinho ("Little Dog"), about a petulant man and his eventual apprehension of the reality of his relationship with his female boss, and Anjo (Angel), a sad ballad. Both songs received major airplay and were big radio hits.
She spawned a doll, a shoes line and lots of other products targeted at young girls during her early years.
In the same year, Kelly received substantial exposure after appearing on the covers of various gossip magazine
s due to her divorce with Latino, which did not end amicably, and participation in a recent Playboy
exposé.
2003 saw the release of Key's second album Do Meu Jeito (My Way). Following 'Baba's' legacy, the album's first single recited Key's difficult relationship with a younger man.
In 2005, Key released her second self titled album. In response to commercial demands the album explicitly targets children. The album's first single recounts a situation where Kelly's boyfriend woos her best friend. The album's biggest hit was the song "Sou a Barbie Girl", a remake of Aqua
's 1998 hit "Barbie Girl
". "
Today, she is married to contemporary Brazilian writer Francisco de Almeida Lopes, also known as Chico Lopes.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
), better known as Kelly Key, is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian singer.
Biography
Of Portuguese descent, Key released her first, self-titled album in 2001 at the age of 17. Her first single was the song "Escondido" ("Hidden") in which she sang the suggestive lyics 'We went out to make out and to make love'. The song received lots of airplay thanks to her then-boyfriend, Brazilian pop singer LatinoLatino (singer)
Latino is a Brazilian pop singer.-Career:Latino is a Brazilian singer. His "trademarks" are a shifty smile and a nice young boy way of being. However, before becoming that famous, while living in the USA, Latino worked as barman, magician, cook, dancer and even as waiter...
, who she would later marry and divorce, and the risqué lyrics.
Her big breakthrough was the song Baba Baby which was one of the biggest hits in the country during 2001. In the controversial song and music video, Kelly provokes an older man that ignored her when she was young and infatuated with him, but now that she's older, is sexually attracted to her. Thanks to the success of the song, the album went double platinum in Brazil (500.000 copies sold) and was released to international markets in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
and Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
.
Furthermore, Key's first two singles comprised highly explicit sexual
Human sexuality
Human sexuality is the awareness of gender differences, and the capacity to have erotic experiences and responses. Human sexuality can also be described as the way someone is sexually attracted to another person whether it is to opposite sexes , to the same sex , to either sexes , or not being...
content; although, the albums appealed predominantly to minors. The album would later tender two more successful singles: Cachorrinho ("Little Dog"), about a petulant man and his eventual apprehension of the reality of his relationship with his female boss, and Anjo (Angel), a sad ballad. Both songs received major airplay and were big radio hits.
She spawned a doll, a shoes line and lots of other products targeted at young girls during her early years.
In the same year, Kelly received substantial exposure after appearing on the covers of various gossip magazine
Gossip magazine
Gossip magazines feature scandalous stories about the personal lives of celebrities. This genre of magazine flourished in North America in the 1950s and early 1960s. The title Confidential alone boasted a monthly circulation in excess of ten million, and it had many competitors, with names like...
s due to her divorce with Latino, which did not end amicably, and participation in a recent Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
exposé.
2003 saw the release of Key's second album Do Meu Jeito (My Way). Following 'Baba's' legacy, the album's first single recited Key's difficult relationship with a younger man.
In 2005, Key released her second self titled album. In response to commercial demands the album explicitly targets children. The album's first single recounts a situation where Kelly's boyfriend woos her best friend. The album's biggest hit was the song "Sou a Barbie Girl", a remake of Aqua
Aqua (band)
Aqua is a Danish dance-pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single "Barbie Girl". The group formed in 1989 and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles. The group released two...
's 1998 hit "Barbie Girl
Barbie Girl
"Barbie Girl" is a song by the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua, who released the song in 1997 as their third single overall, and the first United Kingdom release...
". "
Today, she is married to contemporary Brazilian writer Francisco de Almeida Lopes, also known as Chico Lopes.
HIV activism
Key was a spokesperson to highschool age young adults in a campaign in which she said, "Show how you've grown up. This Carnaval, use condoms."Studio albums
- 2001: Kelly KeyKelly Key (2001 album)Kelly Key is the debut album by Brazilian recording pop artist Kelly Key, released on December 22, 2001 by Warner Music.-Track listing:- Release history :...
- 2002: Kelly Key en Español
- 2003: Do Meu JeitoDo Meu JeitoDo Meu Jeito is the second studio album by Brazilian recording artist Kelly Key, released on April 10, 2003, by Warner Music.-Production:As opposed to his previous album, where most of the songs were composed by Key, the second album has only one composition of the singer, the song "Então Beija",...
- 2005: Kelly KeyKelly Key (2005 album)Kelly Key is the third studio album by Brazilian pop singer Kelly Key, released on May 22, 2005, by Warner Music. The album features two covers: "Barbie Girl", originally recorded in 1997 by the group Aqua, and "Trouble", originally recorded by the band Shampoo in 1995.-Track listing:-...
- 2006: Por Que Não?Por Que Não?Por que Não? is the fourth studio album by Brazilian pop singer Kelly Key, released on September 20, 2006, by Warner Music.-Track listing:...
- 2008: Kelly KeyKelly Key (2008 album)Kelly Key is the fifth studio album by Brazilian pop singer Kelly Key, released on September 20, 2008, by Som Livre.-Track listing:...
- 2011: Studio K
Tours
- 2001: Kelly Key in Tour
- 2003: Ao Vivo e do Meu Jeito Tour
- 2005: O Filme Já Começou Tour
- 2006: Por que Não? Tour
- 2008: 100% Tour
- 2010: Holiday Tour
- 2011: In The Night TourIn the Night TourIn The Night Tour was the seventh concert tour by Brazilian pop recording artist Kelly Key to promote concerts only in GLBT nightclubs.- Development :...
Filmography
| TV shows | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 1999 in television The year 1999 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1999.For the American TV schedule, see: 1999-00 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-Miniseries:... |
SP&C | presenter | |
| 2004 2004 in television The year 2004 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2004.For the American TV schedule, see: 2004–05 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:... |
Band Kids | presenter | |
| 2004 2004 in television The year 2004 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2004.For the American TV schedule, see: 2004–05 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:... |
Contando Histórias com Kelly Key | presenter | |
| 2006 2006 in television 2006 in television may refer to:*2006 in American television*2006 in Australian television*2006 in British television*2006 in Canadian television*2006 in Japanese television... |
Dança dos Famosos | Herself/Contestant | Season 2 |
| 2008 2008 in television The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2008. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and new channel launches.-January:-February:-March:-April:-May:-June:-July:-August:... |
Astros | Herself/Judge | Season 1, 2 episodes |
| 2009 2009 in television The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2009. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and new channel launches.-January:-February:-March:-April:-May:-June:-July:-August:... |
Hoje em Dia Especial | presenter | 2009–2010 |
| 2009 2009 in television The following is a list of events affecting American television in 2009. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and new channel launches.-January:-February:-March:-April:-May:-June:-July:-August:... |
Mestres do Ilusionismo | presenter | Season 2 |
| 2010 2010 in television 2010 in television may refer to:*2010 in American television*2010 in Australian television*2010 in British television*2010 in Canadian television*2010 in Japanese television... |
Game Show de Verão | presenter | 2010–2011 |
| Telenovelas | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 2003 in television The year 2003 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2003.For the American TV schedule, see: 2003-04 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-1940s:... |
Celebridade | Herself | Appearance |
| 2005 2005 in television The year 2005 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2005.For the American TV schedule, see: 2005–06 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-Miniseries:... |
Prova de Amor | Herself | Appearance |
| Movies | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | O Cupido Trapalhão | Herself | |