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Camila Cabello

Cuban-American singer and songwriter.
Cuban-American singer and songwriter.

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.

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1997-03-03
Birth of Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello, born Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao, was born in Cojímar, Cuba on March 3, 1997. She is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter.

2003
Move to the USA

At the age of six, Camila Cabello moved to Miami, USA, with her mother. Later, her father joined them from Mexico.

2007-02-04
Birth of Sofia Isabella Cabello Estrabao

Camila Cabello's little sister, Sofia Isabella Cabello Estrabao, was born on February 4th, 2007.

2008
Camila Cabello acquires American citizenship

In 2008, Camila Cabello officially became an American citizen.

2012-07-20
Audition for The X-Factor

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.

2012-07-27
Joining Fifth Harmony

Despite being initially eliminated on The X-Factor, Camila Cabello was called back and became a member of the famous girl group Fifth Harmony.

2013
Formation of Fifth Harmony

After being eliminated from The X Factor, Camila Cabello was brought back with four other contestants to form the group Fifth Harmony.

2015-11-18
Release of Camila's first solo project 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'

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.

2016-05-27
Release of I Know What You Did Last Summer

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.

2016-12-18
Camila Cabello Leaves Fifth Harmony

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.

2017-01-25
Leak of 'Love Incredible' Collaboration

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).

2017-02-16
Release of Camila's collaboration 'Love Incredible' with Cashmere Cat

On 16th February 2017, Camila released a collaboration with Cashmere Cat titled 'Love Incredible', marking her solo career's jumpstart with various collaborations.

2017-03-10
Hey Ma Release

Camila Cabello released the song 'Hey Ma' in 2017, further establishing her presence as a solo artist.

2017-05-07
Performance of 'Hey Ma' at 2017 MTV Movie & Television Awards

Camila Cabello, Pitbull, and J Balvin performed the song 'Hey Ma' together at the 2017 MTV Movie & Television Awards.

2017-05-19
Release of 'Crying in the Club'

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.

2017-08-03
Release of 'Havana'

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.

2017-08-11
Havana enters UK Singles Chart

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.

2017-09-25
Cabello's TV debut performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Camila Cabello performed her song for the first time on television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 25, 2017.

2017-10-22
Preview of the short film for 'Havana'

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.

2017-10-24
Release of 'Havana' music video

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.

2017-10-27
Cabello's Spanglish performance at Latin American Music Awards

Camila Cabello performed a Spanglish version of her song at the Latin American Music Awards on October 27, 2017.

2017-11-11
Daddy Yankee remix of Cabello's song

A remix made by Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee was published on Camila Cabello's official YouTube channel on November 11, 2017.

2017-11-24
Maestro Ziikos remix featuring Donald Trump

A remix made by YouTuber Maestro Ziikos featuring then U.S. President Donald Trump 'singing' was uploaded to YouTube on November 24.

2017-12-18
Review by Stereogum

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.

2018-01-12
Release of Camila Album

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.

2018-01-24
Camila Cabello, Beyonce & Britney Spears: The Last Three Artists to Earn First Weeks at No. 1 on Hot 100 & Billboard 200 Simultaneously

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.

2018-01-27
'Havana' reaches number one on Billboard Hot 100

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.

2018-07-31
First Arena Headlining Performance

On July 31, 2018, Camila Cabello headlined an arena for the first time at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

2018-08-02
Release of 'Beautiful' Remix

On August 2, 2018, Camila Cabello was featured in the remix version of 'Beautiful' by Bazzi.

2018-10-09
Release of 'Consequences' Video Single

On October 9, 2018, Camila Cabello released the video single 'Consequences' after surprising 12 of her biggest fans with a special gift.

2019-06-21
Release of 'Señorita' with Shawn Mendes

On June 21, 2019, Camila Cabello released 'Señorita' with Shawn Mendes, which became a chart-topping hit.

2019-09-01
Teasing Release of Romance Album

On September 1, 2019, Camila Cabello posted a clip on Instagram, teasing the release of her second studio album Romance.

2019-09-03
Release of Cinderella Movie

Cinderella, in which Camila Cabello appeared, was released in select theatres and digitally on Amazon Prime Video on September 3, 2021.

2019-09-12
Inside Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's relationship

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.

2019-10-22
Support for BBC Radio 1 Teen Heroes Awards

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.

2019-12-06
Release of 'Romance' by Camila Cabello

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.

2020-03-15
Participation in Living Room Concert for America

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.

2021-07-23
Don't Go Yet First Performance on The Tonight Show

On July 23, 2021, Camila Cabello performed 'Don't Go Yet' for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

2021-10-15
Premiere of 'La Buena Vida'

On October 15, 2021, Camila Cabello premiered 'La Buena Vida' from her album Familia during her NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

2021-11-01
Release of 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' Cover

In November 2021, Camila Cabello released a cover of the Bing Crosby song 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' exclusively on Amazon Music.

2021-11-17
Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes Breakup Announcement

Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes announced their breakup on November 17, 2021. The news was confirmed through an official statement.

2021-12-06
Cabello to Open for Coldplay in Latin American Leg of Music of the Spheres World Tour

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.

2022-02-15
Psychofreak Teased on TikTok

Camila Cabello teased the song 'Psychofreak' featuring Willow on TikTok on February 15, 2022.

2022-02-21
Release of Collaboration 'Bam Bam' with Ed Sheeran

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.

2022-03-03
Confirmation of Album Release Date

On her 25th birthday, March 3, 2022, Camila Cabello confirmed that her album would be released on April 8, 2022.

2022-03-04
Release of 'Bam Bam' Music Video

On March 4, 2022, Camila Cabello released the music video for her single 'Bam Bam' featuring Ed Sheeran, directed by Mia Barnes.

2022-03-15
Camila Cabello announces TikTok concert Familia: Welcome to the Family

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.

2022-03-31
Revelation of album track list

A week before the release of 'Familia', Camila Cabello revealed the track list of the album on her social media.

2022-04-07
Camila Cabello performs on TikTok concert for Familia album

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.

2022-04-08
Release of Album 'Familia' and Virtual TikTok Concert

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.

2022-04-23
Familia debuts at number 10 on 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.

2022-05-09
Headlining UEFA Champions League Final

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.

2022-05-13
Hasta los Dientes Music Video Release

The music video for the song 'Hasta los Dientes' featuring Maria Becerra was released on May 13, 2022.

2022-05-15
Joining 'The Voice' as a Coach

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.

2022-05-28
Cabello's performance at the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final

Camila Cabello performed the song at the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final on May 28, 2022.

2022-07-12
Vinyl LP Release

Vinyl LPs from Camila Cabello's 'Familia' album were released on July 12, 2022.

2022-07-27
Stromae releases remix of 'Mon amour' featuring Cabello

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.

2022-08-22
Collaboration with Hans Zimmer for Frozen Planet 2

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.

2023-02
Camila receives Grammy Award nomination for 'Bam Bam' with Ed Sheeran

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.

2024-03-05
Teasing of 'I Luv It' begins

Cabello started teasing her new song 'I Luv It' on March 5, 2024.

2024-03-06
Camila Cabello Teases New Music

Camila Cabello discusses her collaboration with Drake and hints at upcoming new music in an interview with Billboard.

2024-03-27
Release of 'I Luv It' featuring Playboi Carti

Cabello released 'I Luv It', a surprise collaboration featuring Playboi Carti. The song was branded as the beginning of her 'hyperpop' era.

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