Luciana Andrade

Born on September 18, 1978, in Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Luciana de Andrade developed a passion for music early in life. She performed in school festivals and church choirs, and as a teenager, formed her first pop rock band, Trem de Minas. In 1999, she moved to São Paulo to pursue her musical studies, earning a scholarship to the Souza Lima Conservatory. Her career began in 2002 when she won the talent show “Popstars” and became a member of the Brazilian girl group Rouge. With Rouge, she recorded two studio albums, “Rouge” (2002) and “C’est La Vie” (2003).

Andrade’s tenure with Rouge included significant commercial success, with the group selling over 6 million records, making them the best-selling Brazilian female group of all time. She departed from the group in 2004, citing exhaustion and creative differences. Following her departure, she focused on session work, contributing backing vocals for artists such as Negra Li and Nasi, and touring with Sérgio Britto and Eric Silver. She also ventured into television as a reporter for the “Show Total” program from 2007 to 2009. In 2010, she made her theatrical debut in the musical “Into The Woods,” playing Cinderella.

Since 2010, Luciana Andrade has pursued a solo career, releasing an eponymous extended play in 2010 and several singles, including “Mind and Heart” (2012) and “Amanheceu” (2014). She has also formed musical projects like Duo Elétrico and joined the band Aries for their 25th-anniversary tour. In 2016, she became a presenter for the online program “Estúdio Acesso Cultural” and an instructor at the Souza Lima Conservatory, continuing to contribute to the music industry through various roles.