Kiara (Venezuelan entertainer)
| Kiara | |
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 Kiara in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gloria Sabrina Gómez Delgado |
| Born |
May 14, 1962 Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Genres | Latin pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Rodven Records |
Gloria Sabrina Gómez Delgado (born May 14, 1962) is a Venezuelan singer, actress, lawyer and TV presenter known by her professional name Kiara.
Life and career
Kiara was born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. She took her first steps into the entertainment world when she joined her school choir but, because of her distinctive, powerful voice, the rest of the members didn't feel she blended in well and wasn't allowed to stay in their musical ensemble. However, her love for music remained a part of her life and she would constantly sing for her friends, backed up with a guitar. After graduating from UCAB's law school in Caracas, she decided to pursue a recording career.
One day, a friend talked her into recording a demo tape and submitting it to the two biggest record labels in Venezuela. She did and was quickly signed to SonoRodven and paired with popular producer Rudy La Scala for the recording of her debut album in 1987. She took her stage name from a Venezuelan native (indigenous) Princess from the state of Yaracuy.
In over 20 years, she has recorded six successful studio albums exploring different genres such as Latin pop, rock, ballads and even boleros. She also performed in some of the most important musical events in Latin America, including the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.
Besides her singing career, she has acted in several telenovelas in various Latin American countries, hosted different TV shows and even coached contestants on televised singing competitions.[1]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Singles |
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| 1988 | Kiara |
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| 1990 | Buscando Pelea |
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| 1992 | Como Un Huracán |
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| 1995 | Luna De Plata |
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| 1997 | Corazón De Contrabando |
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| 2002 | Amores Perdidos |
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| 2010 | Como La Primera Vez |
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Singles
| Year | Song | Hot Latin Songs | Latin Pop Airplay | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Que Bello" | 31 | - | Kiara |
| 1989 | "Deskarado" | 34 | - | |
| 1990 | "Tesoro Mío (with Guillermo Dávila)" | 3 | - | Non-album track |
| 1990 | "Con Mi Cara Tan Lavada" | 35 | - | Buscando Pelea |
| 1991 | "De Nuevo Estoy Temblando" | 28 | - | |
| 1992 | "Libérame" | 19 | - | Como Un Huracán |
| 1993 | "Que Suba La Temperatura" | 21 | - | |
| 1995 | "Luna De Plata (My One And Only)" | 26 | 2 | Luna De Plata |
| 1995 | "Nadie Como Tu" | - | 13 |
The song Luna De Plata (My One And Only) was originally recorded by Thomas Anders (of Modern Talking fame) in 1992 on his album Down on Sunset.
Selected filmography
- 2015: Piel salvaje ... Patricia de Aragón de la Rosa
- 2008: Nadie me dirá como quererte .... Laura Carbonell
- 2006: Te tengo en salsa .... Azalea Montiel De Perroni
- 2006: Y los declaro marido y mujer .... Lola
- 2005: Amor a Palos .... Patricia Lara
- 2004: Estrambotica Anastasia .... Bromelia de Borosfky
- 2003: La mujer de Judas .... Laura Briceño
- 2000: Amantes de Luna Llena .... Lorena Santamaría
- 1998: Reina de corazones .... Luisa Elena
- 1992: Macarena .... Macarena
References
- ↑ "RCTV.net". Retrieved 2008-01-03.
External links
- Kiara at the Internet Movie Database
- RCTV.net entry on Kiara (In Spanish)