Personal Details :
- Full Name: Cláudia Cristina Leite Inácio
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1980
- Place of Birth: São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality
- Genres: Axé, Latin Pop, Pop Nacional, Sertanejo Universitário
- Years Active: 2000–present
- Website: claudialeitte.com
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @claudialeitte
- Facebook: Claudia Leitte
- Twitter: @ClaudiaLeitte
Career Overview :
- Early Career: Rose to fame in 2002 as the lead vocalist of the Axé music group Babado Novo, achieving multiple diamond-certified hit singles and platinum albums in Brazil.
- Solo Debut (2008): Released her first solo album, Ao Vivo em Copacabana, recorded live in front of over a million people on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach.
- Latin Grammy Nomination (2010): Nominated for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album for her album As Máscaras.
- International Breakthrough (2014): Featured on the official song of the FIFA World Cup, “We Are One (Ole Ola)”, alongside Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez.
- Television Career: Served as a coach on the Brazilian versions of The Voice Brasil, The Voice Kids, and The Voice +.
- Recent Projects: Preparing for the 16th tour titled Intemporal, an acoustic project recorded in São Paulo in 2024, with tour dates starting in September 2025.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Marital Status: Married to musician Márcio Pedreira.
- Children: Mother of three children.
- Philanthropy: Active in various social causes and charity events in Brazil.
- Interests: Passionate about music, family life, fitness, and fashion.
- Entrepreneurship: Engages in brand endorsements and business ventures related to music and lifestyle.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): Approximately $20 million USD
- Primary Income Sources: Music sales, live performances, brand endorsements, and television appearances
- Average Performance Fee: Estimated between R$ 200,000 and R$ 500,000 per show, depending on the event’s scale and location
- Real Estate: Owns multiple properties in Brazil and the United States
- Business Ventures: Engaged in various entrepreneurial activities related to her music career and lifestyle brand
Awards & Achievements :
- Latin Grammy Nomination (2010): Nominated for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album for her album As Máscaras
- Latin Music Italian Awards (2016): Won Best Latin Collaboration of the Year for the song “Corazón” featuring Daddy Yankee
- Billboard Poll (2017): Won Best Portuguese/Spanish Collaboration for “Corazón” featuring Daddy Yankee
- Prêmio Multishow (2011): Nominated for Best Song for “Se Deixa Levar” from the album As Máscaras
- Troféu Imprensa (2011): Won Best Female Artist
- Latin Music Italian Awards (2015): Won Best Latin Female Artist of the Year
Fun Facts :
- Started her career as a backing vocalist for local singer Nando Borges.
- Performed live in front of over a million people during the recording of her album at Copacabana Beach.
- Featured on the official song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, “We Are One (Ole Ola)”, alongside Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez.
- Has served as a coach on multiple Brazilian reality TV shows including The Voice Brasil, The Voice Kids, and The Voice +.
- Known for blending traditional Axé music with modern pop and international sounds.
- Actively engages with her fans on social media, boasting millions of followers across platforms.