Becky G (27 years old) started, like many other singers, uploading her own versions of well-known songs to her YouTube channel. One of the heavyweights of the music industry noticed her and that allowed her to become the artist she is today. The queen of Latin pop, who has two American Music Awards, nine Latin American Music Awards and several nominations for the Latin Grammys, visits ‘El Hormiguero’ this Wednesday to talk with Pablo Motos (58 years old) about those beginnings and also about her latest work. ‘Esquinas’, that is the name of the album, was chosen among the hundred best albums of 2023 by ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine.
The real name of this Californian with Latin origins It’s Rebecca Marie Gomez. She was discovered in 2011 by producer Dr. Luke, who offered her her first opportunity in the music industry. Her debut came two years later with ‘Becky from de Block’ although her greatest success was with the song ‘Shower’. With it, she entered the Billboard chart. The four albums she released have made her one of the most recognized artists in the world. A dream come true that has cost him a lot of effort. He always knew very clearly that he wanted to be a singer.but, due to his family’s limited financial means, he did not have many facilities.
Her parents lost the house they lived in with Becky G and her three siblings. They had to move into her grandparents’ garage, where the singer spent much of her childhood. She was forced to mature much earlier than children her age. At just nine years old he started working to help at home. She started out in the entertainment industry, doing commercials before finding her way into the music world.
The Mexican has just arrived from a fashion event in Paris. The presenter asked her about the comfort of her dress and those high heels. At that moment they began to have a conversation about height, in which Pablo motos confessed that “most of the guests are taller than me”. It must be remembered that the singer measures around 1.54 meters. “But you can also wear heels,” she responded with a laugh.
However, the Valencian has surprised by revealing what he did in his beginnings on television. “At first I bought some high-heeled shoes That on the outside they were normal but on the inside they had a platform and I was walking like a peacock. I lasted two days with those shoes,” he declared to the guest’s astonishment, which seemed like a long time. In any case, the two have continued their conversation about the singer’s success after this revelation.
The nightmare Becky G suffered at school
“That was my midlife ‘crisis.’ It was the moment when I said to myself, ‘I have to be a woman, I have to focus. What am I going to do?’ were what really pushed me to try my luck in the entertainment industry”Becky G explained in an interview with Fox News Latino. She managed to help her parents at home, yes, but this came at a high price. Her appearances in different advertising spots caused her classmates to make her bullying. As she said, she was attacked by several girls in the school bathroom. As a consequence, she developed part of her academic training at home.
Looking back, despite everything, Becky G assures that lived a good childhood: “I think that since my parents were very young, I had the impression that we were growing up together. Despite all the difficulties we experienced, I think I had a wonderful childhood because I never lacked love, affection or a family. A lot of people say to me, ‘Wow, you really grew up in Inglewood?’ They think it must have been very hard for me, but it was good. My parents always did their best to give us the best”.
Becky G, engaged to soccer player Sebastian Lletget
The also fashion prescriber, businesswoman and actress She is in love with the American soccer player Sebastian Lletget.. They both met when the actress was in Vancouver, Canada, filming the movie ‘Power Rangers’. With her, she made her big screen debut with her role as Trini. It was actress Naomi Scott, a filming partner, who introduced them. Throughout their relationship, they have gone through great difficulties, especially after they announced their engagement in September 2022 and It came to light that the athlete was unfaithful.
“Over the past few weeks, at a time I deeply regret, a ten-minute lapse in my judgment it turned out to be an extortion plot“, he explained on social networks after the information came to light. “This last week of chaos and pain has forced me to face the consequences of my actions, my fears and demons from the past. I did therapy without much enthusiasm, knowing that I have deep-seated anger and mental health issues that require the same commitment and treatment that I dedicate to my physical well-being. I have decided to commit to a mental wellness program. to work on the parts of me that need healing“he added. They were separated for a while, but in the end Becky G decided to forgive him. For now, they still don’t go through the altar.
Thanks to him, Becky G was encouraged in 2020 to become the co-owner of the Angel City Football Club of Los Angeles, a women’s team that includes investors such as Natalie Portman, Eva Longoria, Casey Neistat and Jennifer Garner, among other stars of Hollywood.
