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Alessia Cara - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 11, 1996 |
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| Age | 29 |
| Birthplace | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Alessia Cara's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Breakout single 'Here', debut album 'Know-It-All', and the Grammy-winning single 'Stay' with Zedd. |
Intro
Alessia Cara is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and lyric-driven pop and R&B music. She gained international recognition with her debut single 'Here' in 2015 and has since won numerous awards for her impactful songwriting.
Early Life & Background
Alessia Cara was born Alessia Caracciolo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, to Italian-Canadian parents. She began playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager and started her career by posting acoustic covers to YouTube.
Career Highlights
- Released debut single 'Here' in 2015, which reached the Top 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100
- Debut album 'Know-It-All' certified Platinum in the US
- Featured on Zedd's hit single 'Stay' (2017)
- Won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2018
- Released subsequent albums including 'The Pains of Growing' (2018) and earned multiple Juno Awards
Trivia
- Alessia Cara is the first Canadian artist to win the Grammy for Best New Artist.
- She is fluent in English and Italian.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Alessia Cara?
Alessia Cara is 29 years old.
When was Alessia Cara born?
Alessia Cara was born the 11 July 1996.
Where is Alessia Cara from?
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 11th, 1996, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 11, 1996, international authorities issued arrest warrants for Bosnian Serb leaders accused of war crimes during the Bosnian War. This marked a significant step in international efforts to hold individuals accountable for atrocities committed during the conflict.
- Day of the week: July 11th, 1996 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: How Do U Want It by 2 Pac
- #1 UK song: Killing Me Softly by Fugees
- Popular movie: 101 Dalmatians directed by Stephen Herek
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