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Perla Fernandes dos Santos (born November 28, 1988) is a Brazilian singer commonly known by Perlla. Perlla rose to fame with her first album, Eu Só Quero Ser Livre, in early 2006.

Biography

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Perlla started singing in church at age 4. At 15, she officially started her career when she met Brazilian DJ and musical producer DJ Marlboro and he was enchanted with her voice. Her first album, produced by DJ Marlboro, was released in 2006. Eu Só Quero Ser Livre, from DeckDisc records, was a strong success in the Brazilian charts. She sings of teenage life with its disillusion and strange and funny situations. Many people consider her style Melodic funk, but Perlla herself does not quite agree.

With a 32-show-per-month average, Perlla is considered the Brazilian music revelation. The song "Tremendo Vacilão", about a troubled relationship, topped the charts in 2006. "Totalmente Demais", a remake of the famous Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso's song, was the theme tune of the Brazilian telenovela "Cobras & Lagartos" which aired on TV Globo. She also collaborated with the samba group Disfarce; the single, "Solução", was another success in Brazil.

Perlla was engaged to soccer player Leonardo Moura, who currently plays for Grêmio.

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
BRA
Eu Só Quero Ser Livre
  • Released: June 12, 2006
  • Label: Deckdisc
 1
Mais Perto
  • Released: November 19, 2007
  • Label: Deckdisc
 5

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
BRA
2006 "Totalmente Demais" 5 Eu Só Quero Ser Livre
"Tremendo Vacilão" 1
"Eu Vou" 5
2007 "Depois do Amor" (feat. Belo (singer) [pt]) 2 Mais Perto
"Carrapato" 15
2008 "Tanta Solidão" 9
"Menina Chapa-Quente" 4
"Motivos" 71
2009 "Quem Não Quer Sou Eu" 26
"Beijo de Cinema" 22
2010 "Rinto à Toa" 45 —
2017 "Rainha" —
2018 "No Meu Comando" —
"Eita Essa Novinha" —

Featuring

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
BRA
2008 "Solução" (feat. Disfarce Band) 25 Disfarce
2009 "Depois do Amor" (feat. Belo (singer) [pt]) 2 Mais Perto
"No Rádio" (feat. Sociedade do Samba) 14 E Daí?
"Selinho na Boca" (feat. Latino) 4 Junto e Misturado
"Te Amar Pra Sempre" (feat. Alexandre Pires) 23 Em Casa
"Se Vira" (feat. Latino) 93 Junto e Misturado: Fazendo a Festa
2010 "Te Amare (Vou Te Amar)" (feat. Mario Guerrero) — Do Chile
2017 "Passinho Diferente"" (feat. Tonzão) — —

Gospel albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions
BRA Christ
A minha Vida Mudou
  • Released: February 28, 2013
  • Label: Central Gospel Music
 7
Noite de Paz – Canções Para Celebrar
  • Released: December 10 de 2014
  • Label: Deckdisc
 —

Gospel singles

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Year Single BRA Christ Album
2013 "A Minha Vida Mudou (Pra Sempre)" — A Minha Vida Mudou
"A Vitória Já É Minha" 19

Tours

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  • Turnê Livre (2006–07)
  • Turnê Mais Perto (2008–09)
  • Turnê Europa (2009–10)[1][2]
  • Turnê Minha Vida Mudou (2014)[3]

References

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''Perlla'' is a Brazilian singer and songwriter known for her rise to prominence in the mid-2000s with funk melody and pop hits such as "Tremendo Vacilão" and "Totalmente Demais," followed by her transition to gospel music. Born Perla da Silva Fernandes on November 28, 1988, in Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Perlla began singing in church as a child and made her professional debut in 2006 at age 17 with the album ''Eu Só Quero Ser Livre,'' which established her as a leading figure in Brazilian funk melody through its lighter, romantic style and popular singles. Her songs frequently appeared on telenovela soundtracks, contributing to her widespread recognition in the Brazilian entertainment scene. In 2012, Perlla shifted to gospel music, releasing albums in the genre and embracing a spiritual direction in her work until 2017, when she returned to secular releases; she later reaffirmed her focus on gospel in 2022. She has also participated in television programs, including the reality show ''A Fazenda'' in 2018 and as a juror on ''Canta Comigo'' in 2019–2020. Throughout her career, Perlla has navigated diverse musical styles and personal phases while maintaining a presence in Brazilian popular culture.

Early Life

Childhood and Family Background

Perla da Silva Fernandes, known professionally as Perlla, was born on November 28, 1988, in Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She grew up as the daughter of an evangelical couple in a religious household that profoundly shaped her early years. Influenced by her grandmother, who led consecration meetings in the church, Perlla began singing in the church choir at the age of four and participated actively in church services throughout her childhood. Her childhood unfolded in Nilópolis, where the family faced modest circumstances. These early experiences reflected a humble upbringing focused on family support and religious involvement before her entry into music.

Entry into Music

Perlla entered the professional music scene at the age of 15 in 2004, when she was introduced to producers DJ Mãozinha and Umberto Tavares, who became her main collaborators and began composing material specifically for her. They focused on developing her sound by blending funk melody with pop influences, aiming for a cleaner, more accessible style that emphasized romantic themes and everyday experiences without explicit or vulgar content common in some funk carioca. Perlla herself noted that she had never attended a baile funk prior to her professional start, underscoring her approach to bringing a purer, radio-friendly version of the genre forward. Recordings from this early period, including demo material, were later passed to DJ Marlboro, who helped advance her exposure and eventual signing. Although some accounts credit DJ Marlboro directly with her discovery, the majority of sources highlight the initial role of DJ Mãozinha and Umberto Tavares in her professional entry. She adopted the stage name Perlla, spelled with a double "l". During this preparatory phase, she built her repertoire and gained initial airplay on a local community radio station in Queimados, laying the groundwork for her debut album released in 2006.

Music Career

Breakthrough and Peak Popularity (2006–2011)

Perlla achieved her breakthrough in the Brazilian music scene with the release of her debut studio album Eu Só Quero Ser Livre on June 12, 2006, through Deckdisc. The album peaked at number one on the Brazilian charts and received Gold certification from Pro-Música Brasil. It produced several major hits that defined her early success, including "Tremendo Vacilão", which reached number one on the Brazilian charts and became widely recognized for its empowering lyrics about dealing with unhealthy relationships. "Totalmente Demais" served as the theme song for the TV Globo telenovela Cobras & Lagartos, further boosting her visibility. Other notable singles from the album were "Eu Vou" (peaking at number five) and additional tracks that gained radio airplay and media attention during this period. Her momentum continued with the release of her second album Mais Perto on November 19, 2007, also via Deckdisc, which peaked at number five on the Brazilian charts and earned Gold certification. Key singles included "Depois do Amor" (a collaboration with Belo that reached number two) and "Menina Chapa-Quente" (peaking at number four), alongside other tracks that maintained her presence on soundtracks and radio. Songs from her albums appeared in telenovela soundtracks, such as Cobras & Lagartos and Bela, a Feia, expanding her reach through television exposure. Perlla supported these releases with extensive touring, beginning with the Turnê Livre from 2006 to 2007, followed by the Turnê Mais Perto from 2008 to 2009 and the Turnê Europa from 2009 to 2010. At the height of her popularity during this period, she averaged 32 shows per month, reflecting her intense performance schedule and broad appeal in Brazil and internationally. This phase marked the peak of her secular music career, characterized by strong commercial performance and significant media presence.

Gospel Music Phase (2012–2016)

In March 2012, Perlla publicly announced her conversion to evangelical Christianity and her decision to transition into gospel music, marking the end of her secular funk career after fulfilling remaining contracts through late 2011. She described facing significant prejudice within the Christian community due to her past, emphasizing that her commitment was to God rather than human expectations, and she sought to incorporate elements of her previous rhythmic style into her new work rather than adopting a purely congregational sound. On February 28, 2013, Perlla released her gospel debut album A Minha Vida Mudou through Central Gospel Music. The album peaked at number 7 on the Brazil Christian charts. It featured the single "A Vitória Já É Minha", which reached number 19 on the Brazil Christian chart. In 2014, Perlla toured in support of the album with the Turnê Minha Vida Mudou. On December 10, 2014, she released the Christmas-themed album Noite de Paz – Canções Para Celebrar through Deckdisc, which included re-recordings of traditional Christian songs and marked her return to her former secular label for this project. These releases reflected her focus on the gospel genre during this period, though they achieved more modest visibility within the specialized Christian music market compared to her earlier mainstream success.

Return to Secular Music and Later Activities (2017–Present)

In 2017, Perlla announced her return to secular music after concluding her phase focused on gospel, citing fan demand and family considerations as key factors in her decision. She explained that she had dedicated several years to raising her daughters, who were now older, allowing her to resume her artistic career while continuing to follow her evangelical faith without conflict. Perlla emphasized that fans had repeatedly requested her return, expressing a longing for her previous style and the joy she brought to the secular audience. Her comeback began with the single "Rainha" in 2017, a funk pop track she had composed years earlier, marking her reentry into the genre with updated electronic elements. This was followed by additional singles in 2018, including "No Meu Comando" and "Eita Essa Novinha", along with other releases shared primarily through YouTube. Perlla has not released a new studio album since 2014 and has not produced any major musical projects since 2018. In 2022, she announced her shift to working as a digital influencer, effectively abandoning her singing career to prioritize other pursuits, including motherhood and personal projects. This transition reflects a deliberate pivot away from active music performance in favor of online content creation and family life.

Television and Media Appearances

Reality Television Participation

Perlla has participated as a contestant in two major Brazilian reality competition shows. In 2008, during her breakthrough period in funk music, she competed in the fifth season of Dança dos Famosos, a dance reality segment on Domingão do Faustão. She was eliminated early, placing 9th overall. Ten years later, in 2018, Perlla entered the tenth season of A Fazenda, a rural-themed reality competition on RecordTV. She became the fourth contestant eliminated after facing Rafael Ilha in the Roça, receiving only 22.64% of the public votes to remain. This resulted in a 13th place finish in the competition. Her participation coincided with her return to secular music activities.

Judging Roles and Minor Acting

Perlla has participated in judging roles on reality singing competitions. She served as one of the 100 jurors on the second season of Canta Comigo, which premiered on Record TV in September 2019. Her involvement continued into 2020 as a juror on Canta Comigo Teen. Beyond judging, Perlla's work has extended to soundtrack contributions, with several of her songs featured in Brazilian telenovelas and films. Her track "Totalmente Demais" appeared in the telenovela Cobras & Lagartos (Snakes & Lizards) in 2006. "Tudo É Perfeito," which she performed and co-wrote, was included in Os Mutantes (The Mutants: Simply Love) in 2009. "Menina Chapa-Quente" featured in Bela, a Feia from 2009 to 2010 and in Lado a Lado (Looks and Essence) in 2011. Additionally, "Tremendo Vacilão" was used in the film Minha Mãe é uma Peça (My Mom Is a Character) in 2013. These placements highlight her songs' integration into popular media during her peak secular music period.

Discography

Studio Albums

Perlla has released four studio albums over the course of her music career, spanning secular and gospel phases. Her debut studio album, Eu Só Quero Ser Livre, was released in 2006 by Deckdisc. This marked her initial entry into the Brazilian music scene. Her second studio album, Mais Perto, followed in 2007, also released by Deckdisc. After shifting to gospel music, Perlla released her third studio album, A Minha Vida Mudou, in 2013 through Central Gospel Music. Her fourth studio album, the Christmas-themed Noite de Paz – Canções Para Celebrar, was released in 2014 by Deckdisc. No additional studio albums have been released since 2014.

Selected Singles and Collaborations

Perlla achieved major success on the Brazil Hot 100 Airplay with several singles during her breakthrough period. Her debut single "Tremendo Vacilão" (2006) reached number 1. Other hits from her debut album Eu Só Quero Ser Livre included "Totalmente Demais" (2006) and "Eu Vou" (2006), which reached the top 5. In 2007, she collaborated with Belo on "Depois do Amor", which reached number 2 on the chart. "Menina Chapa-Quente" (2008) peaked at number 25. Her collaborations also performed well on the charts. "Selinho na Boca" featuring Latino (2009) and "No Rádio" featuring Sociedade do Samba (2009) were released during this period. During her gospel phase, she released "A Vitória Já É Minha" (2013). After returning to secular music, she released "Rainha" (2017) and "No Meu Comando" (2018).

Personal Life

Relationships and Family

Perlla's romantic history includes relationships with Flamengo footballer Léo Moura, to whom she was engaged before the relationship ended due to his infidelity, as well as with fellow footballer Álvaro and pagode singer Gustavo Lins. In March 2011, Perlla married bassist Cássio Castilho, a member of her backing band and later a pastor. The couple welcomed two daughters: Pérola, born on March 25, 2012, and Pietra, born on May 23, 2013. The marriage experienced significant challenges, with a separation announced in May 2019 after eight years together, followed by a reconciliation later that year, before the couple's final separation in August 2020. Perlla began a relationship with businessman Patrick Abrahão in May 2021 and married him on June 8, 2022, in a religious ceremony at a luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The couple announced their separation in August 2024 but reconciled in September 2025.

Notable Events and Controversies

In October 2022, Patrick Abrahão, the husband of singer Perlla, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro by the Brazilian Federal Police during Operação La Casa de Papel, a joint action with the Receita Federal and Agência Nacional de Mineração targeting an alleged transnational financial pyramid scheme. The scheme, primarily operated through the company Trust Investing, promised investors high monthly returns through purported cryptocurrency trading but allegedly functioned as a classic pyramid by paying earlier participants with funds from new recruits, including the creation of two unbacked cryptocurrencies that were artificially manipulated to simulate massive gains before collapsing. Investigations estimated the operation caused R$ 4.1 billion in damages to more than 1.3 million victims across over 80 countries, with Abrahão accused of involvement in crimes against the national financial system, money laundering, evasion of foreign exchange, fraudulent management of a financial institution, and belonging to a criminal organization. Abrahão remained in preventive detention for approximately ten months until August 2023, when the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region revoked his imprisonment, ruling it disproportionate at that procedural stage and citing that risks to the investigation, public order, and application of criminal law could be mitigated through less restrictive measures. The court imposed precautionary obligations including monthly appearances before judicial authorities, prohibition on leaving Brazil without authorization, restrictions on contacting other defendants or investigated parties, and requirements to notify changes in residence. Abrahão has denied being a partner or owner of Trust Investing, asserting he was only an investor who suffered losses himself as one of the victims, and has stated he is awaiting a final court decision on the matter. The case remains ongoing with no reported convictions as of the latest available information.

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