Gabriel Araújo Marins Rodrigues, widely recognized by his stage name Biel, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and television presenter born on March 20, 1996, in Lorena, São Paulo.
As the eldest child of lawyer Eliziane Silva Araújo and businessman and former DJ Sérgio Ricardo Marins Rodrigues, he developed an early interest in music, influenced heavily by his father.
Biel gained prominence in the mid-2010s as a prominent figure in Brazilian funk and pop, earning comparisons to Justin Bieber for his youthful image and melodic style.
Siblings
Gabriel has one sibling, a younger sister named Giovanna Araújo Marins Rodrigues.
As the younger child in the family, Giovanna largely stayed out of the public eye, with past descriptions noting her as a student focused on her personal life.
Despite her preference for privacy, she has been a steadfast source of support for her brother, publicly defending him during periods of controversy and expressing pride in his pursuits.
Career
Biel’s career began in his early teens when he started performing in local clubs as MC Biel, blending funk ostentação and funk sedução.
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His breakthrough came through online videos and independent releases, leading to a signing with Warner Music Brazil in 2015, after which he dropped the “MC” prefix.
That year saw the release of his self-titled EP featuring hits like “Demorô,” “Boquinha,” and “Pimenta,” propelling him to national fame.
His debut album, Juntos Vamos Além, followed in 2016, including collaborations such as “Melhor Assim” with Ludmilla.
However, the same year brought significant challenges with public controversies that temporarily halted his momentum, prompting a move to the United States.
Upon returning to Brazil in 2019, Biel revitalized his career through participation in the reality show A Fazenda 12 in 2020, where he finished as vice-champion and met his future wife, singer Tays Reis.
Since then, he has released new music, become a father, and taken on presenting roles, including hosting on radio.
Accolades
Throughout his career, Gabriel has received recognition for his contributions to music and entertainment.
In 2015, he won the Revelation award at Meus Prêmios Nick, marking his emergence as a new talent.
The following year brought nominations at the same event for Favorite Brazilian Artist, as well as nods at Prêmio Multishow de Música Brasileira for Best Singer and Best Song, and at Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro for Best Singer.
In 2020, following his standout performance on A Fazenda 12, he earned the award for Best Reality Show Participant at Prêmio Área VIP.
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