Mon Laferte

Norma Monserrat Bustamante Laferte, professionally known as Mon Laferte, was born on May 2, 1983, in Viña del Mar, Chile. Her musical inclination was evident from an early age. At nine, she won a contest that awarded her a guitar, on which she began composing. She further developed her skills by performing in bars in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. In 2003, under her birth name, she appeared on the Chilean reality competition series “Rojo” and released her debut studio album, “La Chica de Rojo,” which achieved Gold and Platinum certifications in Chile. In 2007, she relocated to Mexico City to pursue her musical career, performing in nightclubs and recording cover songs.

In 2009, Laferte was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which led her to adopt the stage name Mon Laferte, signifying a new beginning. She released her second studio album, “Desechable,” in 2011. The following year, she served as a judge on the Chilean version of “The X Factor,” titled “Factor X.” In 2013, she released her third album, “Tornasol.” Her career gained significant momentum with the 2015 album “Mon Laferte, Vol. 1” and its single “Tu Falta De Querer,” leading to widespread recognition. In 2017, her album “La Trenza” and its single “Amárrame” featuring Juanes earned her a Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song and multiple other nominations. She has released albums including “Norma” (2018), “Seis” (2021), “1940 Carmen” (2021), and “Autopoiética” (2023), solidifying her status as a prominent artist. In 2022, she was granted Mexican citizenship.

Mon Laferte is also a visual artist, having debuted her solo exhibit “Gestos” at the Museum of the City of Mexico in March 2020, featuring 76 art pieces. Her music is characterized by its blend of diverse genres and her unfiltered, emotionally charged compositions and interpretations. She is recognized as the most listened-to Chilean artist on Spotify worldwide. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including five Latin Grammy Awards, four MTV Millennial Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and three Grammy Award nominations. In March 2023, Billboard named her among the greatest female Latin pop artists of all time.