Celeb Funfact of the Day: Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello is a Cuban-American singer who rose to international fame as part of the girl group Fifth Harmony. If you would like to know more about Camila, browse through 20 fun facts we have prepared for you!

1. Camila Cabello was born on 3 March 1997 in Havana (Cuba) to Sinuhe Estrabao and Alejandro Cabello.
2. Her full name is Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao.
3. Camila gained the American citizenship in 2008.
4. Camila was part of the girl group Fifth Harmony which was formed on “The X Factor” in 2012. She has released two studio albums with the band so far – “Reflection” and “7/27.”
5. Camila left Fifth Harmony in 2016 to pursue solo career.
6. She released her debut solo album “Camila” in 2018. The album received major recognition and topped the Billboard 200 Chart.
7. She worked with Shawn Mendes on two singles – “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2015) and “Señorita” (2019). Both of them turned out to be enormous success for Camila and Shawn.
8. She was five years old when her family moved permanently to Miami (Florida).
9. Camila auditioned for “The X Factor” with Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” however her performed was not aired due to copyright issues with the song.
10.  Camila has a soprano voice.
11. She cites Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Shakira, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Calle 13 and J Balvin as her influences.
12. Camila partnered with the Save the Children fund to raise awareness of equal rights to education, health care and opportunities for both girls and boys.
13. She recorded “Power in Me” in 2016 for the non-profit organization OMG Everywhere.
14. Camila was nominated for two Grammy Awards – Best Pop Solo Performance (“Havana”) and Best Pop Vocal Album (“Camila”). Unfortunately, she did not win.
15. She admitted to having the obsessive-compulsive disorder.
16. Camila dated coach and writer Matthew Hussey from February 2018 to June 2019.
17. She recorded “Almost Like Praying” with several Latin artists to benefit the victims of the Hurricane Maria in 2017.
18. Camila is of the Cuban and Mexican ancestry.
19. Taylor Swift threw her a surprise party for her 18th birthday.
20. Camila has a younger sister – Sofi.