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Camila Cabello
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Background information
Birth nameKarla Camila Cabello Estrabao
Born (1997-03-03) March 3, 1997 (age 27)
Cojimar, Cuba
OriginMiami, Florida, U.S.
GenresPop, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2012–present
LabelsSyco, Epic
Musical artist

Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao (/ˈkɑːmiːlɑː ˈkɑːbeɪjoʊ/; born March 3, 1997), better known simply as Camila Cabello, is an American singer-songwriter. Cabello has been a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony since their formation on The X Factor US in 2012. She has sold over 2.5 million records in the U.S. with Fifth Harmony.

Life and career

2013–present: Success with Fifth Harmony

She auditioned for The X Factor U.S with the song "R.E.S.P.E.C.T." by Aretha Franklin but was later put into girl-group Fifth Harmony. Cabello co-wrote the songs "Don't Want to Dance Alone", "Who Are You", and "Me & My Girls" from Fifth Harmony's debut extended play Better Together. It has also been reported that Cabello has co-written some songs for LunchMoney Lewis's upcoming album. Mattel has designed a Barbie doll based on Cabello's likeness.

Artistry

Musical influences

Cabello has repeatedly cited Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato as sources of inspiration. She's also stated Alejandro Sanz, Luis Miguel and David Bisbal as some of her Latin musical influences.

Personal life

Karla Camila Cabello was born in Cuba on March 3, 1997 to parents Alejandro and Sinuhe Cabello. She has a sister named Sofía. She is of Hispanic descent. By the time she was five years old, Cabello had lived in Havana and Mexico before permanently relocating to Miami, Florida. Growing up she listened to Latin artists such as Celia Cruz and Alejandro Fernandez. She dated fellow singer Austin Mahone in 2014. Cabello is a close friend of Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez.

She is noted for her outspoken support of LGBT people and has shown public support of transgender fans.

Filmography

Television

Year Name Role Notes
2012–14 The X Factor (US Version) Herself Contestant; 22 episodes (2012–13)
Guest; 1 episode (2014)
2014 Faking It Caitlin Episode: "The Ecstasy and the Agony"
2015 Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse Herself Episode: "Sisters' Fun Day"

Web

Year Name Role Notes
2013 Mahomie Madness Herself Episode: "Austin Mahone & 5th Harmony!?"
2014 #5HTakeover Herself Main role; 42 episodes

Commercials

Year Product Commercial Name Notes
2014 Clean and Clear Which Member of Fifth Harmony is Most Like You? (#1)
See the Real Me at the Neon Lights Tour with Fifth Harmony
Which Member of Fifth Harmony is Most Like You? (#2)
Which Member of Fifth Harmony is Most Like You? (#3)
2015 #In5WordsOrLess with Fifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony on Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub
Fifth Harmony Wakes Up with MORNING BURST

Discography

Main article: Fifth Harmony discography

Tours

As a member of Fifth Harmony

Headlining
  • 2013: Harmonize America Mall Tour
  • 2013: Fifth Harmony Mini Theatre Tour
  • 2014: Worst Kept Secret Tour
  • 2014: 5th Times a Charm Tour
  • 2015: Reflection Tour
Opening act

Songwriting credits

Year Title Artist Album Notes
2013 "Don't Want to Dance Alone" Fifth Harmony Better Together Co-writer
"Who Are You"
"Me & My Girls"
2015 "La Cubana" LunchMoney Lewis Bills Co-writer

External links

References

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  2. Kasher, Jacob (February 2015). "jacobkasherrx". Instagram. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  3. Daye, Kendrick (11 February 2011). "Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Hits The Studio With Ricky Reed & Wallpaper - Creative Jenius Report". Creative Jenius Report. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  4. Keaney, Quinn (7 November 2014). "Do Fifth Harmony's Barbie Dolls Compare To The Girls' Real Life Style?". MTV News. Viacom International, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
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  6. "Interview: Fifth Harmony Talks with Kidsday". Newsday, (Melville, NY). 12 January 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2015 – via Newspaper Source.
  7. OMG: Austin Mahone and Camila Cabello's Mom Clear Up Breakup Rumors. J-14. November 25, 2014.
  8. Ariana Grande & Camila Cabello: BFFs!. Popstar!. January 27, 2014.
  9. McGarry, Lisa (24 May 2015). "Fifth Harmony's Worth It's BIG Billboard success & Camila Cabello reaches out to LGBT fans! | Unreality TV". UnrealityTV. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  10. O'Donnell, Carey (11 March 2015). "Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Celebrates "Stunning, Confident, Magical" Trans Fan". NewNowNext. Viacom International, Inc. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  11. Pittman, Taylor (3 March 2015). "A Transgender Fan Renamed Herself After Camila Cabello -- And The Singer's Response Was Amazing". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
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