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Born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, where she studied drama and dance, Gabby Villanueva has successfully and independently jumped-started her career. She released her 10-track album on iTunes and national retailers (without a record label) and turned heads (and ears) onto her sound, a mix of mariachi and pop-rock. She was the first indie artist to reach the top-10 on iTunes Latino. Villanueva uses her songs to talk about important issues like immigration, war, and of course, unrequited love. In 2002, she was a contestant on Telemundo's reality show Protagonistas De la Música, and worked for Telemundo has an entertainment reporter.
Gabby Villanueva is one of the few young multi-talented performers who has captured the hearts of audiences from all over the US and Latin America with her music and charismatic personality. The small screen has been part of her life, working with the most important national Spanish-speaking networks in the United States. Gabby worked on her debut album, titled "Mundos Diferentes" (Different Worlds), as singer, songwriter and producer. Most recently Gabby sang the National Anthem for the Florida Marlins at the Dolphin stadium with a sold out crowd.
Gabby Villanueva was born in Mexico and grew up in Los Angeles. She's been singing and songwriting since age 14. Her musical influences originate in her genes. Her grandmother and her parents spent parts of their lives dedicated to songwriting and performance. At a very early age, it was clear that Gabby had a love for music and performance. She has participated in musical theater productions, festivals and has been featured in numerous Internet sites, magazines such as; People en Español, Ocean Drive, TV Notas, Vriz, Vogue Latino America and others.
At the age of 16, Gabby was selected to sing live with mariachi to an audience of over 6,000 at the "Youth at the Greek theater" in Los Angeles Ca. At the age of 17, Gabby made her first professional recording titled "Los Diez Grandes De Cuanto Cuesta el Show". In 2002, Gabby was a finalist in the singing reality show "Protagonistas De la Musica", which aired nationally on Telemundo. Gabby was seen in various national commercials along side Piolin and the Colombian singer Grammy award winner Juanes. Gabby Villanueva's perseverance, energy, professionalism and charismatic personality have led her to successes on Spanish television and the Latin music scene in the United States.
