Pabllo Vittar, born Phabullo Rodrigues da Silva on November 1, 1993, in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, is a celebrated Brazilian drag queen, singer, and songwriter.
Rising from humble beginnings in a challenging environment, she has become a global icon in the drag and music industries, known for her electrifying performances, vibrant style, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
Vittar blends traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary pop and electronic music, making her one of the most influential drag performers worldwide.
Siblings
Pabllo is a fraternal twin and shares an especially close relationship with her twin sister, Phamella Rodrigues da Silva, with whom she has often highlighted striking similarities in personality and appearance.
Pabllo also has a sister named Pollyanna Rodrigues but not much is known about her.
Raised mainly by their mother, Verônica, a dedicated nurse who supported the family single-handedly after their father left during the pregnancy, the siblings formed tight bonds that have endured throughout Vittar’s rise to fame.
Career
Vittar’s professional breakthrough came in 2015 with the viral hit “Open Bar,” a creative remix that propelled her into the spotlight.
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Her debut album, Vai Passar Mal, released in 2017, fused pop with Brazilian rhythms like tecnobrega and forró, setting the tone for her signature sound.
She followed with successful albums including Não Para Não in 2018, 111 in 2020, Batidão Tropical in 2021, Noitada in 2023, and Batidão Tropical Vol. 2 in 2024.
High-profile collaborations, such as “Sua Cara” with Major Lazer and Anitta, and the 2024 track “Alibi” with Sevdaliza and Yseult, which became her first Billboard Hot 100 entry, have cemented her international status.
Vittar has performed at iconic venues and events, including Rock in Rio, a massive concert with Madonna in 2024, and as an opener for Lady Gaga promotions, establishing herself as the most streamed and followed drag queen globally.
Accolades
Vittar has secured multiple MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Brazilian Act in 2019 and beyond, along with nominations at the Latin Grammys for tracks like “Sua Cara.”
Additional honors include the Drag Hero Award from Gay Times in 2019, wins at the MTV Millennial Awards Brazil for Musical Act, and being named Brazilian of the Year by Istoé magazine in 2018.
Her trailblazing achievements also encompass historic milestones, such as becoming the first drag queen to achieve certain charting successes.
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