First Name |
Nelly
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Middle Name |
Kim
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Last Name |
Furtado
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Full Name at Birth |
Nelly Kim Neto Furtado
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Alternative Name |
Nelly Kim Furtado Castellon
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Birthday |
2nd December, 1978
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Birthplace |
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Height |
5' 2" (157 cm)
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Weight |
101lbs (46 kg)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Roman Catholic
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
Canadian
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High School |
Mount Douglas Secondary School
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Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, actress
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
Whoa, Nelly!
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Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, Folk, R&B, Latin Pop, Hip Hop, Dance-Pop, World, Latin, Worldbeat
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Music Genre |
Pop, Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1996–present, 1996–present
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Music Data |
Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock
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Music Style |
Alternative/ Indie Rock, Pop, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Singer/ Songwriter, Alternative Pop/ Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock
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Music Mood |
Cathartic, Party/Celebratory, Earnest, Sophisticated, Stylish, Theatrical, Trippy, Playful, Bittersweet, Freewheeling, Fun, Reflective, Warm
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Trombone, Vocals, ukulele, guitar, keyboard, trombone
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Record Label |
DreamWorks, Geffen, Mosley, Interscope, Universal Music Latino, DreamWorks (1999–2005), Nelstar, Universal Music Latin, Geffen (2005 - 2011), Mosley (2005 - 2014), Interscope (2011 - 2014), Nelstar (2009 - present), Universal Music Latin (2009 - 2010), Geffen (2005–2011), Mosley (2005–2014), Interscope (2011–2014), Nelstar (2009–present), Universal Music Latin (2009–2010), Nelstar (current)
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Associated Acts |
Timbaland, Juanes, Justin Timberlake
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Chris Smith Management Inc., The Feldman Agency, Cti
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Brand Endorsement |
(2007) TV commercial (Canada): promoting energy conservation singing "Turn Out the Light".
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Bust (inches) |
32
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Cup Size |
B
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Waist (inches) |
24
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Hips (inches) |
34
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Shoe Size |
8
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Official Websites |
nellyfurtado.com/, twitter.com/NellyFurtado, http://nellyfurtado.com
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Family Member |
Nevis Gahunia (daughter)
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Nelly Kim Furtado ComIH (; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 45 million records, including 35 million in album sales worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. Critics have noted Furtado's musical versatility and experimentation with genres.