Any Gabrielly
Brazilian musician (born 2002)
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Any Gabrielly Rolim Soares (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɐni ɡabɾiˈɛli]; born October 9, 2002)[1][2] is a Brazilian musician, dancer and actress. Born in Guarulhos, São Paulo, she began dancing at a young age and performed at some of the city's theaters while attending the São Paulo Municipal Ballet School. In 2013, she made her debut playing young Nala in the musical The Lion King. Her big break came in 2016 when she was chosen as the voice of Disney Princess Moana Waialiki on the Brazilian version of the animated film Moana. In addition to her voice acting work, Any Gabrielly also recorded a few songs for the film's soundtrack, including "Saber Quem Sou," the Portuguese version of the track "How Far I'll Go." Over the next few years, she represented Brazil in the global pop group Now United. The group's hits include the singles "Summer in the City" (2017) and "Paraná" (2019), as well as the musical Love, Love, Love (2021).[3][4] In 2022 she left the group to focus on her solo career, managed by Simon Fuller.[5][6]
October 9, 2002
- Musician
- dancer
- actress
- model
- singer
Any Gabrielly | |
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Any Gabrielly in 2021 | |
| Born | Any Gabrielly Rolim Soares October 9, 2002 Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Agent | Simon Fuller (2017–present) |
| Notable work | Now United (2017–2022) |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Formerly of | Now United |
| Website | anygabriellyofficial |
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Career
Gabrielly's singing talent was first noticed by her family at the age of six, especially by her aunt Laura Carolina, a judge on the Brazilian reality show Canta Comigo.[citation needed]
At the age of eight, Gabrielly attended the São Paulo Municipal Ballet School, performing at the Grande Otelo, Cacilda Becker and Teatro Municipal theaters.[7]
2013–2015: Debut in Broadway musical and first works on TV
At the age of nine, Gabrielly was chosen to be one of the young Nalas in the São Paulo staging of The Lion King.[8] The production had a long audition process divided into five stages, added to a 15-day workshop, from which Any came out approved and willing to live a new routine, which would involve three months of rehearsals from Monday to Saturday and, after the debut, a season of presentations twice a week.[9]
In 2015, Gabrielly recorded the series Boo! A Call for Adventure,[10] playing the nerd Chica.[11]
2016–2022: Moana, Now United and MPN
After auditioning in July 2016, Gabrielly debuted as a voice actress in the Brazilian version of the animation Moana,[12][13] dubbing the title character and the first Polynesian Disney Princess, Moana Waialiki.[14][15] The film had Any recording some songs, including the local version of "How Far I'll Go", "Saber Quem Sou".[16][17] She followed it by dubbing Jade Alleyne's character Kaylee in the Brazilian version of The Lodge.
On November 14, 2017, Gabrielly's name was revealed as one of the members of the global pop group Now United, being the sixth until then.[18][19] In December of the same year, the group Now United released their first single, "Summer in the City".[20][21][22] In June 2019, the music video for "Paraná" was released by Now United, where Any stands out.[23] And in September of the same year the song "Legends" was released on digital platforms,[24] where Any is also the most prominent, the song has a Portuguese version called "Lendas",[25] released in November 2019 on the eve of Now United's Dreams Come True Tour.
On August 19, 2020, Gabrielly was introduced as one of the hosts of 2020 Nickelodeon Meus Prêmios Nick, being the first black host in the history of Meus Prêmios Nick.[26][27]
On September 22, 2022, Gabrielly announced in an interview with Rolling Stone, her departure from the musical group Now United to pursue a solo career.[5]
2023–present: Solo career
On April 4, 2023, Any Gabrielly signed a recording contract with Republic Records for the release of her work as a solo artist.[28]
On August 12, 2024, Any Gabrielly announced her debut solo single titled "Sweat", which was released on August 23.[29] On 25 October, Any Gabrielly released "Waste Your Love".
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Character | Notes | Reference |
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| 2017 | Moana: Um Mar de Aventuras | Moana | Main Character | [32] |
| A Bela e a Fera | N/a | Additional Voices / Choir | ||
| The Lodge: Música e Segredos | Kaylee | Main Cast | ||
| 2018 | Coco | N/a | Choir | |
| 2019 | WiFi Ralph | Moana | Cameo | |
| Aladdin | N/a | Choir | ||
| O Rei Leão | ||||
| 2021 | Sing 2 | Nooshy | Secondary Character | [33][34] |
| 2023 | As Tartarugas Ninja: Caos Mutante | April O'Neil | Main Character | [35] |
| Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest | Moana | |||
| Once Upon a Studio | ||||
| 2024 | Moana 2 | [36] | ||
Television
| Year | Title | Character | Notes | Reference |
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| 2015 | Buuu – Um Chamado para a Aventura | Chica | Main Cast | [37] |
| 2018 | Dreams Come True: The Documentary | Herself | Documentary on the creation of the NU | [38] |
| 2020 | Meus Prêmios Nick | Presenter | Ambassador of audiovisual categories | [26][27] |
| 2022 | Poliana Moça | Herself | Special participation; chapter 73 | [39] |
Internet
Theater
| Year | Title | Character | Reference |
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| 2013 | O Rei Leão: O Musical | Nala (Young) | [44] |
| 2014 | Menino Maluquinho, o Musical | Shirley Valerias' Cover | [45] |
| 2017 | Broadway in Concert | [46] |
Discography
Singles
As lead artist
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Fazer História"[49] | 2016 | Non-album promotional single |
| "Além" (Versão Créditos Finais)[50] (featuring Te Vaka) |
2024 | Moana 2 (Trilha Sonora Original) |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Seu Lugar" | 2016 | Saulo Javan, Mariana Elisabetsky and Rejani Humphreys | Moana: Um Mar de Aventuras (Trilha Sonora Original em Português) |
| "Saber Quem Sou" | N/a | ||
| "Saber Quem Sou, Segunda Parte (Bis)" | |||
| "Canção Ancestral" | Rejani Humphreys | ||
| "Teu Nome eu Sei" | Vai Mahina, Olivia Foa'i, Opetaia Foa'i and Matthew Ineleo | ||
| "Voltar" | 2024 | Villagers of Motunui | Moana 2 (Trilha Sonora Original) |
| "Além" | Rejani Humphreys | ||
| "A Vida é Boa no Mar" | Ítalo Luiz, Eri Correia e Walter Cruz | ||
| "Além (Reprise)" | N/a | ||
| "Pra Ir Além (Te Fenua te Malie)" | Olivia Foa'i, Opetaia Foa'i e Te Vaka |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro | Best TikToker | Any Gabrielly | Nominated | [51] |
| Best Instagram | Nominated | ||||
| Digital Development | Nominated | ||||
| Best Dance Video | Nominated | ||||
| Young with More Style | Nominated | ||||
| Meus Prêmios Nick | Challenger of the Year | Won | [52] | ||
| Instagram of the Year | Nominated | [53] | |||
| Inspiration of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Digital Content | #AnyGabriellyConvida | Nominated | |||
| Capricho Awards | Style Inspiration | Any Gabrielly | Nominated | [54] | |
| BR Icon | Nominated | ||||
| Prêmio Contigo! | Musical Revelation | Won | [55] | ||
| 2021 | Meus Prêmios Nick | Genius Creator | Nominated | [56] | |
| 2022 | MTV Miaw | From Brazil! | Won | [57] | |
| 2023 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Brazilian Artist | Any Gabrielly | Won | [58] |
With Now United
At 17 years old, Any Gabrielly was the first Brazilian in history to be identified at MTV's Video Music Awards. She competed for the Best Group award with Now United.[59][60][61]