Wanessa Camargo Net Worth

What is Wanessa Camargo's Net Worth?

Wanessa Camargo is a Brazilian singer-songwriter with a net worth of $20 million. She launched her career in 2000 with the hit single 'O Amor Não Deixa,' which debuted at number one in Brazil. Over the years, she has produced numerous successful tracks like 'Tanta Saudade,' 'Não Resisto a Nós Dois,' 'Me Abrace,' and 'Fly.' Wanessa has been featured on several television shows and participated as a contestant in 'Big Brother Brasil 24' in 2024.

Early Life and Education

Born on December 28, 1982, in Goiânia, Brazil, Wanessa Camargo is the daughter of businesswoman Zilú and singer Zezé Di Camargo. Her father later formed the musical duo Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano with his brother. At age nine, her family moved to São Paulo, where she started a band called the Fenders, later renamed Neon, performing at clubs and parties. In 1993, she delved into theater, dance, and gymnastics. At 16, she experienced a botched kidnapping incident targeting her uncle instead. Following another attack, she relocated to Plantation, Florida, with her family for a year.

Albums and Singles

Wanessa's collaboration with BMG Brasil began in 2000, resulting in her debut single, 'O Amor Não Deixa,' and subsequently her self-titled debut album. Her second album, released in 2001, featured hits like 'Eu Quero Ser o Seu Amor' and 'Tanta Saudade.' In 2002, she released another self-titled album. In 2004, her first live album, 'Transparente Ao Vivo,' was released, followed by 'W' in 2005, featuring 'Amor, Amor' and 'Não Resisto a Nós Dois.' Adopting the mononym Wanessa in 2007, she launched her fifth studio album, 'Total.'

Her sixth album, 'Meu Momento,' arrived in 2009 and included her first English-language single, 'Fly,' featuring rapper Ja Rule. 2010 saw Wanessa's transition to electronic music with her EP 'Você não Perde por Esperar,' followed by her fully English-language album 'DNA' in 2011. After a brief hiatus, Wanessa returned with the album '33' in 2016, which received mixed reviews but included the hit single 'Coração Embriagado.' Her ninth album, 'Universo Invertido,' was released in 2020.

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Style and Influences

Wanessa's musical journey spans several genres, from country pop and dance-pop to electropop and reggaeton. She explored sertanejo in 2016. Her musical influences include Shania Twain, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion. Transitioning to pop in 2005, she drew inspiration from Madonna, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, and Michael Jackson. Other influential artists include Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, and Lauryn Hill.

Film and Television Appearances

Wanessa debuted as Honey Mel in the 2001 film 'Xuxa e os Duendes.' In 2002, she hosted the music TV show 'Jovens Tardes.' After leaving in 2004, she featured in 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' and 'Quebrando a Rotina.' In 2005, she appeared on 'Subindo a Serra' and later served as a guest coach on 'High School Musical: A Seleção.' She also hosted 'Domingo da Gente' and 'Hora do Faro' in the 2010s. In 2024, she made a buzz by competing on 'Big Brother Brasil 24.'

Activism

Wanessa actively engages in social causes. She is an ambassador for Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica, focusing on preserving the Atlantic Forest. She supports UNICEF's initiatives and various social projects and was appointed a UN ambassador in 2015. Wanessa is also a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights, participating in the São Paulo Pride Parade and condemning homophobia in Brazil.

Personal Life

During her teenage years, Wanessa dated singer Leandro Scornavacca. She then dated actor and singer Dado Dolabella from 2000 to 2002. Her subsequent relationships included actors Erik Marmo and Rodrigo Prado and singers Felipe Dylon and Rogério Flausino. In 2005, she met businessman Marcus Buaiz, and they married in 2007. The couple has two sons, José and João.