Ludmila Oliveira da Silva, professionally known as Ludmilla, is a trailblazing Brazilian singer-songwriter, actress, and performer born on April 24, 1995, in Rio de Janeiro.
Raised in the vibrant yet challenging suburb of Duque de Caxias, she emerged from humble beginnings in a favela environment, where music became her escape and passion from a young age.
Ludmilla’s journey into the spotlight began as a teenager inspired by global icons like Beyoncé, initially adopting the stage name MC Beyoncé as a nod to her idol before rebranding to her own moniker to avoid legal hurdles.
Today, at 30 years old, she stands as one of Brazil’s most influential artists, blending genres with unapologetic energy and becoming the first Black singer in Latin America to surpass one billion streams on Spotify.
She has been openly married to dancer Brunna Gonçalves since December 16, 2019, after a relationship that started in 2018.
Siblings
Ludmilla has two step-siblings, Luane and Yuri.
Both Luane and Yuri are pursuing their education as students and have shown no interest in the artistic pursuits that have defined Ludmilla’s path.
While Ludmilla frequently highlights the supportive role her family played in nurturing her early love for music, details about her siblings remain private.
Career
Ludmilla’s career ignited in 2012 when, at just 17 years old, she began uploading raw and passionate singing videos to social media platforms such as YouTube.
These performances quickly earned her a grassroots following drawn to her powerful vocals and street-smart charisma.
Her breakthrough arrived with the funk track Fala Mal de Mim, which exploded online and accumulated millions of views.
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The success of the song led to a record deal with Warner Music Brasil in 2013.
She released her debut album Hoje in 2014, blending funk carioca with pop influences.
This was followed by A Danada Sou Eu in 2016, which further established her presence in Brazilian music.
Moving beyond her baile funk roots, Ludmilla ventured into pagode with the Numanice project beginning in 2019.
The series showcased her versatility and challenged a genre traditionally dominated by male artists.
This shift expanded her audience and positioned her as a genre-defying innovator.
Her global breakthrough came in 2024 with an electrifying Coachella performance.
She captivated international audiences with songs like Rainha da Favela and a surprise appearance by her wife.
By 2025, Ludmilla had released her fifth studio album Vilã.
The album featured collaborations with artists such as Victoria Monét and reinforced her status as Brazil’s most-streamed Black artist.
She also remained a vocal advocate for queer visibility and racial representation in music.
Accolades
Throughout her career, Ludmilla has received numerous awards recognizing her impact on Latin music. In 2014, she won the Radio Music Awards Brasil for Revelação.
The following year, she earned nominations at the Troféu Imprensa for Best Female Singer.
She also received multiple nominations at the Brasil Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Breakthrough Artist.
In 2022, her Numanice #2 project won the Latin Grammy for Best Samba/Pagode Album. This achievement made her the first Black woman to win in that category.
That same year, she was named Artist of the Year at the MTV MIAW Awards.
She also received a BET Awards nomination for International Act. She was honored as Singer of the Year by the Glamor Generation Award.
Her song Maldivas earned Multi Show Awards for Hit of the Year and Song of the Year. The track also won the Mundo Negro Award for Song of the Year.
In 2023, Ludmilla was recognized as a Top 100 Latina Powerhouse. She became the first Brazilian woman to win Best Brazilian Artist at the Trace Awards.
Her accolades continued into 2025 with a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Portuguese Language Urban Performance for Da Braba.
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