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Martina StoesselArgentine actress, singer and dancer
Date of Birth: 21.03.1997
Country:  Argentina |
Content:
- Martina Stoessel: A Multitalented Argentine Actress and Singer
- Film and Music Career
- Personal Life
- Relationships
- Health and Rumors
- Recent Projects
- Filmography
Martina Stoessel: A Multitalented Argentine Actress and Singer
Childhood and Early LifeMartina Stoessel was born on March 21, 1997, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her father's career as a producer and director for the dance television show "Baila Conmigo Paraguay" likely influenced her decision to pursue a career in entertainment. She has an older brother, Francisco. From a young age, Stoessel trained in singing, piano, dance, and musical theater. She attended two bilingual private schools: Colegio San Marcos and Colegio Martín y Omar de Isidro.
Film and Music Career
Stoessel made her television debut at the age of 10 in the popular Argentine children's sitcom "Patito Feo," playing a small role as Martina, a young assistant to the character Fito Bernardi. She later reprised the role in a flashback episode. In 2011, she recorded her first song, a Spanish cover of Shannon Saunders' "The Glow," titled "Tu Resplandor." It was included on the album "Disney Princess: Fairy Tale Songs."
In 2012, Stoessel landed the lead role in the Disney Channel series "Violetta." The show was filmed in Argentina and aired on Disney Channel from 2012 to 2014. Over its three seasons, it produced over 250 episodes. Stoessel sang the show's theme song, "En Mi Mundo." The music video featuring her premiered on Disney's Latin American website prior to the season 1 premiere. Stoessel's character, Violetta Castillo, was a bright and talented young woman who returns to Buenos Aires after living in Europe with her father following the loss of her mother. She pursues her passion for singing while keeping it a secret from her father, who disapproves of her artistic ambitions.
In 2013, Stoessel voiced the character of Carrie Williams in the animated film "Monsters University," alongside Italian actress Lodovica Comello, who voiced Brittany Davis. In 2016, she starred in the film "Tini: The New Life of Violetta," a musical sequel to the "Violetta" series that followed the heroine's move to Italy and her new life there. She also released her debut album, "Tini," featuring music from the film.
Personal Life
Stoessel lives with her parents and brother in San Isidro, a suburb of Buenos Aires. She speaks three languages fluently: Spanish, Italian, and English. She maintains active Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Stoessel stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches and weighs approximately 120 pounds. Her zodiac sign is Aries. She enjoys drinking Coca-Cola and lemonade, her favorite colors are green and purple, her favorite actress is Angelina Jolie, and her favorite school subject was history. She has a tattoo on her right wrist that reads "All You Need Is Love." She loves makeup and has been experimenting with her appearance since a young age.
Relationships
Stoessel's best friend is Argentine actress Mercedes Lambre, who played Ludmila Ferro in "Violetta." Her first boyfriend was Argentine actor Peter Lanzani. They dated from 2013 to 2015, after a brief split in 2014. From 2016 to 2018, she dated Spanish soccer player Pepe Barroso Silva. She is currently single and has no children.
Rumors that Stoessel was pregnant by her "Violetta" co-star Jorge Blanco were false. She has stated that she finds Blanco to be a good friend, but not a romantic interest.
Health and Rumors
Rumors circulated prior to the filming of "Violetta" that Stoessel had been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. She has denied these claims, stating that her slender physique is a genetic trait that runs in her family. Photographs of Stoessel in a swimsuit support her denial.
Recent Projects
In May 2017, Stoessel began working on her second album, which was scheduled to be released in 2018. She has released two singles from the album: "Te Quiero Más" with Venezuelan singer Nacho and "Princesa" with Colombian singer Karol G. In the summer of 2018, she collaborated with folk-rock band Morat and singer Sebastián Yatra on two songs. All four tracks will be included on her new album.
In December 2017, Stoessel made a cameo appearance as herself in an episode of the television series "Las Estrellas."
Filmography
- "Violetta" (2012)- "Monsters University" (2013)
- "Tini: The New Life of Violetta" (2016)
