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Luísa Sonza

Luísa Sonza is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress from Rio Grande do Sul and one of the leading names in Brazilian pop. She co-hosts the HBO Max show Queen Stars with Pabllo Vittar.

Origins

She began singing at seven and spent ten years as a child singer with the group Sol Maior, playing up to 24 shows a month. Her YouTube covers earned her the nickname "Queen of Covers", and she signed with Universal Music in 2017, releasing her debut album Pandora in 2019.

The sound

Her music is pop that borrows from Brazilian funk, MPB and R&B, moving from dance tracks to confessional ballads. Escândalo Íntimo (2023) included a duet with Demi Lovato, and in 2026 she released Bossa Sempre Nova with Roberto Menescal and Toquinho.

Legacy

In 2022 she signed a recording deal with Sony Music Brazil reported at about US$20 million, aimed at an international career, and in 2024 she sang the national anthem before the NFL game in São Paulo. At the 2026 Latin Grammys she was nominated for Best Reggaeton Performance for "Uñas Afiladas" with Sofía Reyes.