Rafael Barreto (singer)
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October 21, 1985
Rafael Barreto | |
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.jpg) Rafael Barreto | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Rafael Rodrigues Barreto October 21, 1985 |
| Origin | Salvador, Brazil |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | Sony Music Entertainment |
Rafael Rodrigues Barreto (born October 21, 1985),[1] best known as Rafael Barreto, is a Brazilian pop singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the third season of the reality television show Ídolos Brazil.[2]
Rafael Barreto was born on October 21, 1985, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. He has been singing since age 13 and began composing at 16.[3]
Barreto became motherless in 2006, his father left home and gave no further news. Then, he had a brain aneurysm at the end of 2007 and receive a full support from his brother, Edu Barreto and his girlfriend Deya.[1]
Rafael's musical inspirations include Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, LS Jack, Skank, Ana Carolina, Jota Quest, Djavan and Lulu Santos.[4][5]
Ídolos Brazil
Overview
Barreto auditioned for the third season of Ídolos Brazil in Salvador, Bahia.
Performances
| Week # | Theme | Song Choice | Original Artist | Order # | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Quando Chove" | Patricia Marx | N/A | Advanced |
| Theater | First Solo | Você Chegou | LS Jack | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 30 | Semi-final/Group 2 | "Uma Carta" | LS Jack | 9 | Advanced |
| Top 10 | My Idol | "Pra Rua Me Levar" | Ana Carolina | 6 | Safe |
| Top 9 | Female Singers | "Nada Por Mim" | Leila Pinheiro | 8 | Safe |
| Top 8 | Love Songs | "Anjo" | Roupa Nova | 4 | Safe |
| Top 7 | Country Pop | "Como Um Anjo" | César Menotti & Fabiano | 7 | Bottom 2 |
| Top 6 | Samba | "Tarde em Itapuã" | Vinicius de Moraes / Toquinho | 5 | Safe |
| Top 5 | Birth Year Songs | "Olhar 43" | RPM | 5 | Safe |
| "Dona" | Roupa Nova | 10 | |||
| Top 4 | Roberto Carlos & Elis Regina |
"É Preciso Saber Viver" | Roberto Carlos | 2 | Safe |
| "Romaria" | Elis Regina | 6 | |||
| Top 3 | Jovem Pan Number 1 Hits |
"O Sol" | Jota Quest | 2 | Safe |
| "Tem Que Ser Você" | Victor & Leo | 5 | |||
| "Por Mais Que Eu Tente" | Marjorie Estiano | 8 | |||
| Top 2 | Winner's Single No. 1 | "Ficou No Ar" | Rafael Barreto | 2 | Winner |
| Contestant's Choice | "You'll Be in My Heart" | Phil Collins / Ed Motta | 4 | ||
| Winner's Single No. 2 | "Não Vou Duvidar" | Rafael Barreto | 6 |