Adriana Calcanhotto, also known as Adriana Costa, is an acclaimed singer and songwriter from Sao Paulo. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she was adopted by Italian parents who wanted to take her to America. Adriana grew up surrounded by both Italians and Portuguese people in her hometown. Her early years in Brazil were spent mostly in poverty, and she learned to embrace her identity as a Brazilian at a very young age despite her Italian background.
Adriana gained attention when she was discovered singing at radio stations during the time when radio stations in Sao Paulo were not as dominant as they are today. This marked a turning point in her career, since listeners appreciated her talent and followed her all the way up to adulthood. Later on, she gained attention for her work as a singer/songwriter for movies and television shows.
Age and nationality do not seem to be barriers to becoming one of the top Brazilian singers. In fact, if we look deeper, it is the music that gives her the chance to reach a wider audience. Her unique voice is a great asset for any type of music, and if she had not found a way to maintain her height and her ethnicity, she might never have been able to find her rightful place as a singing sensation in the music industry.