Manoela Latini Gavassi Francisco, better known as Manu Gavassi (born January 1, 1993),[2][3] is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress. In 2010, she released her self-titled debut album, Manu Gavassi, which spanned the successful singles Garoto Errado (Wrong Boy) and Planos Impossíveis (Impossible Plans).[4]
In 2013, Gavassi released her second studio album, Clichê Adolescente (Teenage Cliche). The following year, made her debut as an actress in the Brazilian telenovela Em Família, later she starred in Malhação.[5] In 2015, Gavassi released her first EP, Vício (Addiction). The first single is Camiseta.[6]
Early life
Manu Gavassi was born in the city of São Paulo. She is the daughter of the radio host and television presenter Zé Luis Francisco and Daniela Gavassi. At age 13, she learned from her father how to play guitar.[7]
Career
2009–2011: Breakthrough and Manu Gavassi
She began her career in magazine Capricho's staff. She participated in Galera Capricho, a select group of girls who wrote about beauty products and various other issues of teenage years. In her entry form she had mentioned that she liked to sing, so a Capricho employee soon claimed that she should post a video singing. In the meantime, she began to cover songs from Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, and also sang songs of her own, uploading them on her YouTube channel,[8] until her father, who worked on the Jovem Pan FM radio, sent a demo of hers to producer Rick Bonadio,[9] who called the artist to meet him at his record label and record her first studio album.[10] Soon after, Gavassi began working on the album, which was recorded in two months and released on August 31, 2010.[11] The first single, Garoto Errado, was made available a week before the album's release.[12][13] The music video for the song garnered more than 38 million views on YouTube, with guest appearance of the winner of Colírios Capricho, Renan Grassi, and ex-contestans Bruno Anacleto and Mateus Emmerich.[14][15][16] Two more songs from the album were released as well: Pode Falar[17] and Planos Impossíveis.[18] The first show to promote the album happened on September 18, 2010, at the NoCapricho 2010 event.[19]
Capricho magazine created for a blog for the artist and a web-series of five episodes, showing the backstage of her life. The episodes reached more than 300,000 views each. In addition, she was cover for the edition 1106 of the magazine. She also participated in the premiere of Radio Disney in Brazil.[20][21] Gavassi also opened concertes for Isa TKM's Isa Forever Tour on April 15, 16 and 17 in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
In 2011, the single Garoto Errado was on the soundtrack of Rebelde, RecordTV's telenovela. On November 15, 2011, Gavassi released her new song, "Odeio," which is featured in the deluxe edition of her self-titled debut album. At the end of the same year she opened concerts for Rebeldes' first tour.[22][23]
2012–2014: Clichê Adolescente and acting
On September 17, 2012, Gavassi released a comeback single to announce her second studio album, Conto de Fadas (Fairy Tale). The song reached the top position in 16 hours after its release. It features excerpts from conversations with Di Ferrero, lead singer of rock band NX Zero. On April 21, 2013, she released on iTunes the first single from her second studio album, titled Clichê Adolescente (Teenage Cliche). On May 13, 2013, she released on her Facebook page the third single, called Cicatriz (Scar). The album "Clichê Adolescente" was released November 29, 2013.[24] Earlier in August 2013, she made a duet with Mexican singer Dulce María in Antes Que Ver el Sol.
2015–2016: Vício, cinema career, new record label
After taking a break as a singer to further develop her work as an actress, Gavassi announced that she was recording an extended play titled Vício (Addiction), which featured five previously unreleased tracks.[25][26] Shortly after, she signed contract with Angará Music label, leaving Midas Music after five years.[27] The first single, Camiseta was released on November 13.[28] On December 11, 2015 the extended play Vício was released, peaked at number 2 on iTunes Brazil. The whole album was produced by Junior Lima. The second single, Direção (Direction) was released in early January 2016. Soon after the release of the EP, the singer announced that she would go on the Vicío Tour,[29] taking off in March 2016. In November, Gavassi confirmed that she was recording a feature film titled "Ela é O Cara", scheduled for 2017.[30] In December 2016, she signed a contract with Universal Music, continuing the recording of her third studio album.[31]
2017–present: MANU and book
In early 2017, Manu recorded new songs for her third album said she had finalized her book.[32] On April 7, 2017, she released Hipnose (Hypnosis), lead single from MANU, her new work.[33]
Discography
- Studio albums
- EPs
Filmography
Television
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
2014 |
Em Família |
Paulinha |
Supporting cast |
2014–2015 |
Malhação |
Vicki |
Co-antagonist |
Programs
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
2013 |
Fábrica de Estrelas |
Herself |
Guest judge |
2014 |
Superstar |
Herself |
Films
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
2013 |
NoCapricho: O Filme |
Herself[34] |
Documentary |
2017 |
Ela é o Cara |
Melina |
Main role |
Internet
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
2010 |
Manu Gavassi - A Série[35] |
Herself |
Webseries |
Awards and nominations
- Prêmio MZOTV
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
2012 |
Best National Artist |
Herself |
Nominated |
- Kids Choice Awards
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
2012 |
Best National Artist |
Herself |
Won |
- Capricho Awards
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
2010 |
Melhor Video Clipe do Ano[36] |
Garoto Errado |
Nominated |
2010 |
Best National Album |
Manu Gavassi |
Nominated |
2011 |
Best National Artist |
Herself |
Nominated |
2013 |
Won |
2014 |
Won |
2015 |
Won |
- Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
2011 |
Best New Artsit of the Year |
Herself |
Won |
2012 |
Best Music Video |
Odeio |
Nominated |
Song of the Year |
Nominated |
Best Teen Singer |
Won |
2016 |
Best Singer |
Herself |
Nominated |
- Prêmio Multishow
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
2011 |
Best Artist of the Year |
Herself |
Nominated |
2012 |
Best Singer |
Her discography |
Nominated |
Best Song |
Odeio |
Nominated |
- Meus Prêmios Nick
Year |
Category |
Recipient |
Result |
2011 |
Best Singer |
Herself |
Nominated |
Favorite Song |
Planos Impossíveis |
Nominated |
Best New Artist |
Herself |
Won |
2012 |
Favorite Singer |
Odeio |
Won |
Favorite Song |
Odeio |
Nominated |
2014 |
Favorite Singer |
Herself |
Nominated |
2015 |
Hottest Female Artist |
Herself |
Won |
References