Kiara (singer)

Gloria Sabrina Gómez Delgado (born May 14, 1962) is a Venezuelan singer, composer, actress, lawyer and TV presenter known by her professional name Kiara.[1][2]

Kiara
Kiara in 2014
Background information
Birth nameGloria Sabrina Gómez Delgado
Born (1962-05-14) May 14, 1962
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
GenresLatin pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actress
Years active1987–present
LabelsRodven

Life and career

Kiara was born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. She took her first steps into the entertainment world when she joined her school choir but, because of her distinctive, powerful voice, the rest of the members didn't feel she blended in well and wasn't allowed to stay in their musical ensemble. However, her love for music remained a part of her life and she would constantly sing for her friends, backed up with a guitar. After graduating from UCAB's law school in Caracas, she decided to pursue a recording career.

One day, a friend talked her into recording a demo tape and submitting it to the two biggest record labels, Sonografica and SonoRodven in Venezuela. At first, she was to be signed to Sonografica. But a coincidental interaction with famous singer, songwriter and producer Rudy La Scala changed it all. As Kiara explains, her visual and singing caught the attention of La Scala. He immediately showed her how impressed he was with her and wanted her to sing the songs he had written. She accepted to record and produce with La Scala and was quickly signed to SonoRodven for the recording of her debut album in 1987. Before the album’s release, she was told she had to pick a stage name out of 5 options that were presented to her. She was going to use her actual name “Sabrina”, but the company thought it would lead to confusion because there was another Italian artist with the same name as “Sabrina”. The name “Kiara” was presented to her and she immediately picked it, as it is from a Venezuelan native (indigenous) Princess from the state of Yaracuy, not too far from where the singer was born.

In over 20 years, she has recorded six successful studio albums exploring different genres such as Latin pop, rock, ballads and even boleros. She also performed in some of the most important musical events in Latin America, including the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.

Besides her singing career, she has acted in several telenovelas in various Latin American countries, hosted different TV shows and even coached contestants on televised singing competitions.[3]

Discography

Albums
Year Album Singles
1987 Kiara
  • "Yo Pensé Que Tú"
  • "Que Bello"
  • "Deskarado"
  • "Después De Ti"
1990 Buscando Pelea
  • "Es El Amor"
  • "Con Mi Cara Tan Lavada"
  • "Quiero Un Angel"
  • "De Nuevo Estoy Temblando"
1992 Como Un Huracán
  • "Libérame"
  • "Baila Conmigo"
  • "Que Suba La Temperatura"
  • "Azúcar"
1995 Luna De Plata
  • "Luna de Plata"
  • "Nadie Como Tu"
  • "Hey, Hey"
1997 Corazón De Contrabando
  • "Cada Dos Días"
  • "Raro"
2002 Amores Perdidos
  • "Besos De Fuego"
  • "Cenizas"
2010 Como La Primera Vez
  • "Perdoname"

Singles
Year Song Hot Latin Songs Latin Pop Airplay Album
1988 "Que Bello" 31 - Kiara
1989 "Deskarado" 34 -
1990 "Tesoro Mío (with Guillermo Dávila)" 3 - Non-album track
1990 "Con Mi Cara Tan Lavada" 35 - Buscando Pelea
1991 "De Nuevo Estoy Temblando" 28 -
1992 "Libérame" 19 - Como Un Huracán
1993 "Que Suba La Temperatura" 21 -
1995 "Luna De Plata (My One And Only)" 26 2 Luna De Plata
1995 "Nadie Como Tu" - 13

The song Luna De Plata (My One And Only) was originally recorded by Thomas Anders (of Modern Talking fame) in 1992 on his album Down on Sunset.

Selected filmography

References
  1. "KIARA Su vida en fotos". teleprograma.diezminutos.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  2. "KIARA Sus trabajos más destacados". teleprograma.diezminutos.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 April 2017.
  3. "RCTV.net". Archived from the original on 2007-12-26. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
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