Martina Stoessel

Argentine actress and singer from Violetta

Martina Stoessel - Argentine actress and singer from Violetta
Born

March 21st, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Argentina

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An Argentine actress and singer gained fame through the Disney Channel series Violetta, which aired from 2012 to 2015. The show, aimed at teenagers, focused on a musically gifted girl navigating life, love, and friendships in Buenos Aires. Stoessel portrayed the lead character, Violetta Castillo. Following the show's success, a concert tour and several music albums were launched, expanding her career in music. In 2016, she starred in the movie Tini: The Movie, which continued the character’s story. Throughout her career, Stoessel has received several awards for her contributions to television and music, solidifying her status in Latin pop culture.

Lead role in Disney's Violetta

Starred in Tini: The Movie

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