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Frida Sofía
Frida in 2019
Born
Frida Sofía Moctezuma Guzmán-Pinal

(1992-03-13) March 13, 1992 (age 32)
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Alma materMiami International University of Art & Design
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • fashion model
  • television presenter[1][2][3]
Years active1993–present
SpouseMiguel Bretado
RelativesAlejandra Guzmán (mother)
Silvia Pinal (grandmother)
Enrique Guzmán (grandfather)
Musical career
OriginMiami, U.S.
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar
LabelsMiind music
Websiteifridag.com

Frida Sofía Moctezuma Guzmán-Pinal (born March 13, 1992), commonly known as Frida Sofía, is a Mexican-born American singer-songwriter, musician, fashion model, entrepreneur, brand designer and television presenter; she rose to prominence as a fashion model & media personality before launching a musical career as a solo performer. Sofía possesses a lyric soprano vocal range.[citation needed] According to U.S Billboard magazine, Sofía made her musical solo debut on international television in 2019, as the main act during the Gala Anual de la Entrega del Balón de Oro, held in Los Angeles, California; the sporting event was seen by over 30 million people.[2][4][5][6][7]

In the summer of 2023, Sofía was cast in the United States as a main contestant, for the eleventh season of Univision's dancing reality competition Mira quién baila, the Latin American adaptation of Dancing with the Stars.[8] In 2024, Sofía was part of the original main cast of NBC/Telemundo's reality show La casa de los famosos 4, finally she decided to terminate the contract in disccordance with the privacy terms and conditions.[9]

Early life

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Frida Sofía was born to Mexican rock singer Alejandra Guzmán and Mexican entrepreneur Pablo Moctezuma in Mexico City, Mexico, on March 13, 1992;[10] she is the granddaughter of Mexican Golden Age actress Silvia Pinal and singer Enrique Guzmán.[11]

Career

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1993–2003: Early career in Mexico

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From a young age, she obtained her first acting role in the Mexican drama film La Cumbre de las Águilas in 1993; later, she made her debut as a child model.[10] At the time, Sofía collaborated on stage with her grandmother Silvia Pinal; later, she performed on tour with Alejandra Guzmán.[11]

2004–2018: Exile in the United States, Univision debut and Playboy

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In 2004, after a widely known kidnapping attempt in Mexico city,[12] Sofía moved to the United States to start a professional career.[13]

In 2013, she began working in a number of American television networks including Univision, Estrella TV or Telemundo; Sofía was also cast to host the morning television show ¡Despierta América!.[4][14] Subsequently, Sofía was hired by Cosmopolitan and Televisa to perform as the official presenter of the Cosmopolitan Summer Splash show, held in Miami Florida.[15][16][17]

In 2014, she graduated from college with two bachelor's degrees in -Design management- and -International fashion marketing- at the Miami International University of Art & Design.[18] Furthermore, she obtained the leading role as a presenter in a number of international fashion and musical events including Los Premios Glamour and Los Premios de la Radio in the United States.[19][20]

On the other hand, Sofía was hired in February 2015, to be on the cover of Playboy magazine for Latin America.[21][22]

2019–present: Musical solo debut, Balón de Oro and upcoming double album

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In 2019, the Mexican Football Federation and Univision hired Frida Sofía to perform as the main musical act for the Gala Anual de la Entrega del Balón de Oro, held in Los Angeles, California. According to U.S Billboard magazine, the live performance became her international musical solo debut[1][23] which was seen by 30 million viewers.[24][25]

Frida Sofía premiered her debut single "Ándale" at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. The single, which was produced by the Scottish-Canadian country musician Johnny Reid in Nashville, Tennessee, debuted in the Top 5 in Mexico, and at number 13 on iTunes,[26] selling more than 3 million digital downloads during the first four weeks after its release.[27] On October 24, 2019, she released her next single called "Nada Es Para Tanto", recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, produced by Zach Hall, drummer of the rock band Free Throw. Sofía premiered the single at the Universal Studios, in Orlando Florida.[28][29]

Inside the modeling industry, Frida Sofía has been working in several fashion events and catwalks,[30][31] working with designers like es:Leonardo Rocco. She also played the leading role in a number of music videos for other singers including Larry Hernández.[32][33]

In 2021, After the release of her following single, "Chicas Malas", Frida Sofía was nominated for the American Premios Juventud (Juventud Awards). In 2023, is scheduled for worldwide release [needs update] the first full-length album by Sofía, in CD, Long Play and Digital format; which will incorporate elements of New wave music, Electronica, Arena rock and Rhythm and blues.[34][35][36][37]

Personal life

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In 2004, Sofía moved to Litchfield County, Connecticut after a kidnapping attempt in Mexico city; soon after, she moved to Miami, Florida to start a professional career in the United States.[citation needed] She has three younger siblings, Natasha, Beatriz and Emiliano Moctezuma.[38][39] In 2021, Sofía alleged that her grandfather, the Venezuelan-born singer Enrique Guzmán, had molested her as a child. Sofía is also an entrepreneur and startup investor, based in Florida.[40][41]

Discography

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Year Title Release date Details
2019 Ándale * Released: June 7, 2019 * Label: MiiND Music
* Formats: Digital download
2019 Nada Es Para Tanto * Released: October 25, 2019 * Label: MiiND MUSIC
* Formats: digital download
2021 Chicas Malas * Released: February 12, 2021 * featuring MARi Burelle
* Label: MiiND MUSIC
* Formats: digital download

Singles discography

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album
US US
AC 		US
R&B
/HH 		US
Latin 		ARG MEX
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Sebastian Yatra, TINI, Joss Favela & More to Perform at 2019 Balón De Oro Awards". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Frida Sofía: la historia que tienes que saber antes de juzgarla". Univision. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "La influencer Frida Sofía sorprende a sus seguidores cantando a capella". La Neta. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Frida Sofía, la hija de Alejandra Guzmán, comienza su carrera artística como conductora". ¡Hola! (in Spanish). July 17, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  5. ^ "Frida Sofía hará su debut musical internacional en el 'Balón de Oro'". Televisa (in Spanish). Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "#FridaNosotrasTeCreemos: Colectivos feministas muestra su apoyo y sororidad a Frida Sofía". El Heraldo de México (in Spanish). April 13, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "La revictimización a Frida Sofía dentro de los medios de comunicación". primeroeditores.com.mx (in Spanish). April 14, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "Mira Quién Baila, La Revancha hará su regreso triunfal a la pantalla de Univision este otoño" (in Spanish). Univision. August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Frida Sofía aclara su ausencia en La casa de los fam" (in Spanish). People. January 24, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "Frida Sofía, la hija de Alejandra Guzmán, detenida tras confuso episodio". CNN (in Spanish). January 27, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Silvia Pinal se une a su nieta Frida Sofía y le ofrece su apoyo para resolver la situación". LA Times (in Spanish). April 14, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  12. ^ "Lo planearon los que trabajaban con mi mamá": Frida Sofía recuerda cómo fue su intento de secuestro". MILENIO. December 4, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  13. ^ "Frida Sofía recuerda a María Félix, su madrina de lujo en su bautizo". Telemundo (in Spanish). January 31, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  14. ^ "Premios de la Radio 2019: Duetos, homenajes, Frida Sofía, nominados, y todo lo que tienes que saber". Dallas News. November 6, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  15. ^ "Debuta Frida Sofía como conductora". ABC Noticias (in Spanish). July 18, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  16. ^ "Frida Sofía Guzmán Conductora Del Cosmo Splash Miami 2013". constantcontact (in Spanish). Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  17. ^ "Cosmopolitan 2013 Frida Sofía". mezcalent (in Spanish). Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  18. ^ "Frida Sofía celebró su graduación junto a su madre, Alejandra Guzmán, y su abuela, Silvia Pinal". People. June 19, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  19. ^ "Frida Sofía conduciendo los Premios de la Radio en Dallas". actitudfem.com. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  20. ^ "Frida Sofía conquista los Premios de la Radio". La Verdad Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  21. ^ "Frida Sofía en la edición de febrero de Playboy México". Playboy. January 20, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  22. ^ "La nueva generación de las Pinal en la moda". Quien. March 18, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  23. ^ "Frida Sofía engalana la noche del Balón de Oro 2019". Marca. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  24. ^ "Frida Sofía, la sexy cantante en el Balón de Oro". bolavip.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  25. ^ "Increíble estreno! Frida Sofía, por primera vez en vivo en la gala del Balón de Oro con su canción "Ándale"". Televisa (in Spanish). July 13, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  26. ^ "Frida Sofía dice "Gracias Virgencita" por el éxito de "Ándale", y los famosos reaccionan". eldiariony.com. June 7, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  27. ^ "Frida Sofía". Miind Music. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  28. ^ "Frida Sofía estrena "Nada Es Para Tanto"". Revista Q (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 30, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  29. ^ "Frida Sofía admite que quiere reconciliarse con Alejandra Guzmán". ellas.sv. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  30. ^ "Johana Hernández llega a Beverly Hills". LA Times. December 4, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  31. ^ "Miami Hair Beauty & Fashion celebró una década de existencia". Diario Las Américas (in Spanish). Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  32. ^ "Frida Sofía es la sexy modelo del nuevo video de Grupo Ensamble". TvNotasl. February 28, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  33. ^ "¡Primeras imágenes de Frida Sofía en el nuevo video de Larry Hernández!". Telemundo. June 2, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  34. ^ "Frida Sofía pide apoyo a sus fanáticos para ganar importante premio". People. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  35. ^ "Frida Sofía y Mari Burelle hacen dueto explosivo". Nuevo Herald. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  36. ^ "EN EXCLUSIVA: Frida Sofía revela por qué es una 'Chica Mala' junto a Mari Burelle". Telemundo. February 12, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  37. ^ "Mariana Gónzalez estará en 'Rica, Famosa, Latina 6' con Brenda Zambrano y Frida Sofia". SDP. July 12, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  38. ^ "Frida Sofía se pronuncia sobre la muerte de su hermana Natasha Moctezuma". E! Entertainment Television. September 23, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  39. ^ "En fotos: Conoce a los medios hermanos de Frida Sofía, parecen modelos y son idénticos a ella". Televisa. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  40. ^ "Frida Sofía no pedirá perdón a Enrique Guzmán y ratificaría la demanda en su contra". Organización Editorial Mexicana. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  41. ^ "El clan Guzmán-Pinal se tambalea tras la grave denuncia de abuso de Frida Sofía a su abuelo". El País. April 15, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
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