Camila Cabello, known for hits like 'Havana' and 'Señorita', rose to fame as part of Fifth Harmony before pursuing a successful solo career. Her albums 'Camila' and 'Romance' achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, with multiple chart-topping singles. Cabello's music is influenced by Latin sounds, earning her billions of streams and several prestigious awards.
Camila Cabello, born Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao, was born in Cojímar, Cuba on March 3, 1997. She is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter.
At the age of six, Camila Cabello moved to Miami, USA, with her mother. Later, her father joined them from Mexico.
Camila Cabello's little sister, Sofia Isabella Cabello Estrabao, was born on February 4th, 2007.
In 2008, Camila Cabello officially became an American citizen.
At the age of 15, Camila Cabello asked to audition for The X-Factor as her 15th birthday gift, which led to a significant turning point in her career.
Despite being initially eliminated on The X-Factor, Camila Cabello was called back and became a member of the famous girl group Fifth Harmony.
After being eliminated from The X Factor, Camila Cabello was brought back with four other contestants to form the group Fifth Harmony.
On 18th November 2015, Camila released her first solo side project 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' with Shawn Mendes, marking the beginning of her solo career and tensions within Fifth Harmony.
Camila Cabello released her first single away from the group titled 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', a duet with Shawn Mendes. It debuted at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaked at 20, and was certified Platinum in February 2016.
Camila Cabello announced her departure from Fifth Harmony, leading the group to continue as a four-piece. This marked the beginning of Cabello's solo career.
On January 25, 2017, the collaboration song 'Love Incredible' with Norwegian DJ Cashmere Cat leaked online, later officially released on February 16. The track was part of Cashmere Cat's debut album, 9 (2017).
On 16th February 2017, Camila released a collaboration with Cashmere Cat titled 'Love Incredible', marking her solo career's jumpstart with various collaborations.
Camila Cabello released the song 'Hey Ma' in 2017, further establishing her presence as a solo artist.
Camila Cabello, Pitbull, and J Balvin performed the song 'Hey Ma' together at the 2017 MTV Movie & Television Awards.
Camila Cabello released her debut solo single 'Crying in the Club' on May 19, 2017, followed by a performance at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. The single reached number 47 in the United States.
The song 'Havana' by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug was released on August 3, 2017, initially as a promotional single and later as an official single.
The song 'Havana' by Camila Cabello entered the UK Singles Chart at number 53 on August 11, 2017, and eventually reached number one, marking Cabello and Young Thug's first UK number-one single.
Camila Cabello performed her song for the first time on television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 25, 2017.
Camila Cabello shared a 26-second preview of the short film for her song 'Havana' on her YouTube channel. The video was filmed in Los Angeles, California and featured various personalities. It was directed by Dave Meyers and released on October 24, 2017.
The music video for 'Havana' by Camila Cabello was released, featuring her in multiple roles and a storyline inspired by a telenovela. The video received positive reviews and was directed by Dave Meyers.
Camila Cabello performed a Spanglish version of her song at the Latin American Music Awards on October 27, 2017.
A remix made by Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee was published on Camila Cabello's official YouTube channel on November 11, 2017.
A remix made by YouTuber Maestro Ziikos featuring then U.S. President Donald Trump 'singing' was uploaded to YouTube on November 24.
Tom Breihan of Stereogum praised Camila Cabello's performance in the 'Havana' music video, predicting her potential as a movie star. The video was ranked 28th in the 50 best music videos of 2017.
Camila Cabello's debut solo album, 'Camila', was released on January 12, 2018. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart in the US, with over 119,000 combined streams and copies sold. This achievement made her the third artist in history to have their first number-one album and first number-one single in the same week.
Camila Cabello, along with Beyonce and Britney Spears, were the last three artists to simultaneously top the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts in their debut weeks. This accomplishment highlighted their immense popularity and success.
On January 27, 2018, after spending seven weeks at number two, 'Havana' by Camila Cabello reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
On July 31, 2018, Camila Cabello headlined an arena for the first time at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
On August 2, 2018, Camila Cabello was featured in the remix version of 'Beautiful' by Bazzi.
On October 9, 2018, Camila Cabello released the video single 'Consequences' after surprising 12 of her biggest fans with a special gift.
On June 21, 2019, Camila Cabello released 'Señorita' with Shawn Mendes, which became a chart-topping hit.
On September 1, 2019, Camila Cabello posted a clip on Instagram, teasing the release of her second studio album Romance.
Cinderella, in which Camila Cabello appeared, was released in select theatres and digitally on Amazon Prime Video on September 3, 2021.
An article delving into the relationship between Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello was published. It provided insights into their personal lives and the dynamics of their bond.
On October 22, 2019, Camila Cabello appeared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace in support of the finalists for the BBC Radio 1 Teen Heroes Awards.
On December 6, 2019, Camila Cabello released her second studio album 'Romance', which included hits like 'Liar', 'Shameless', and 'My Oh My'. The album peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and number 1 in Canada.
In mid-March 2020, Camila Cabello participated in iHeart Media's Living Room Concert for America, a benefit to raise awareness and funds for the COVID-19 pandemic.
On July 23, 2021, Camila Cabello performed 'Don't Go Yet' for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
On October 15, 2021, Camila Cabello premiered 'La Buena Vida' from her album Familia during her NPR Tiny Desk Concert.
In November 2021, Camila Cabello released a cover of the Bing Crosby song 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' exclusively on Amazon Music.
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes announced their breakup on November 17, 2021. The news was confirmed through an official statement.
Camila Cabello was announced to open for Coldplay during the Latin American leg of their Music of the Spheres World Tour in September 2022. She performed in Colombia, Peru, and Chile, with additional dates added. Cabello also performed at Rock in Rio in the same month.
Camila Cabello teased the song 'Psychofreak' featuring Willow on TikTok on February 15, 2022.
Camila Cabello announced her collaboration with Ed Sheeran titled 'Bam Bam' which was released on March 4, 2022. The song debuted with a music video and was performed live on The Late Late Show with James Corden. 'Bam Bam' peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Global 200 chart and earned a Grammy nomination.
On her 25th birthday, March 3, 2022, Camila Cabello confirmed that her album would be released on April 8, 2022.
On March 4, 2022, Camila Cabello released the music video for her single 'Bam Bam' featuring Ed Sheeran, directed by Mia Barnes.
On March 15, Camila Cabello announced a TikTok concert titled Familia: Welcome to the Family to celebrate the release of her album Familia. The concert featured debut performances of tracks from the album and utilized XR technology to create a virtual world for each song.
A week before the release of 'Familia', Camila Cabello revealed the track list of the album on her social media.
Camila Cabello performed on a TikTok concert on April 7, showcasing tracks from her album Familia. The online performance was described as immersive and inventive, utilizing XR technology to enhance the visual experience.
Camila Cabello released her album 'Familia' accompanied by a virtual TikTok concert titled 'Familia: Welcome to the Family'. The album received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200.
On April 23, 2022, Camila Cabello's album Familia debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 chart with 27,500 equivalent album units earned, including 11,500 pure sales and 14,500 stream-equivalent sales.
Camila Cabello was announced to headline the UEFA Champions League Final on May 28, 2022. She performed 'Señorita', 'Havana', 'Bam Bam', and 'Don't Go Yet' during the opening ceremony, which became the most viewed video on UEFA's channel.
The music video for the song 'Hasta los Dientes' featuring Maria Becerra was released on May 13, 2022.
Camila Cabello announced via TikTok that she would be a coach on the US version of The Voice for its twenty-second season, replacing Kelly Clarkson. However, it was later confirmed that she would not return for the twenty-third season.
Camila Cabello performed the song at the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final on May 28, 2022.
Vinyl LPs from Camila Cabello's 'Familia' album were released on July 12, 2022.
Stromae released a remix of his song 'Mon amour' featuring Cabello, along with a music video inspired by shows like Love Island. Cabello contributed a verse recorded in LA and sang in French for the song.
On August 22, 2022, Camila Cabello announced her collaboration with Hans Zimmer for the documentary series Frozen Planet 2, providing vocals and writing a song for the show.
In February 2023, Camila received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'Bam Bam' with Ed Sheeran, highlighting her continued success in the music industry.
Cabello started teasing her new song 'I Luv It' on March 5, 2024.
Camila Cabello discusses her collaboration with Drake and hints at upcoming new music in an interview with Billboard.
Cabello released 'I Luv It', a surprise collaboration featuring Playboi Carti. The song was branded as the beginning of her 'hyperpop' era.