{{Infobox musical artist | name = Helen de Quiroga | image = Baccara Helen.jpg | caption = Helen de Quiroga in 2022 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1964|12|14}} | birth_place = Málaga, Andalusia, Spain | occupation = Singer | label = {{hlist|WEA Latina|Team 33 Music}} | current_member_of = Baccara | website = {{URL|baccara-oficial.com}} }}
'''Helena de Quiroga González''' (born December 14, 1964), known as '''Helen de Quiroga'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Helen de Quiroga discography - RYM/Sonemic |url=https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/helen_de_quiroga |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=Rate Your Music |language=en}}</ref> is a Spanish vocalist, studio backing singer, voice actress and musical theatre performer. She is known for her long-standing collaborations with prominent artists on the Spanish music scene, her work in dubbing productions, and her activity in musical theatre.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=BuscaMusica.es |date=2011-04-18 |title=BuscaMusica.es {{!}} HELEN DE QUIROGA & DVERSION: Clásicos del pop en clave de jazz para la Semana Santa |url=https://www.buscamusica.es/contenido.php?id=1473 |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=BuscaMusica.es |language=Spanish}}</ref> Since 2022, she has been one of the vocalists of the pop duo Baccara.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Baccara: 46 años después de su ¿Yes Sir, I can boogie¿ |url=https://www.rtve.es/play/audios/memoria-de-delfin/baccara-46-anos-despues/6777251/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=RTVE.es |language=es}}</ref>
== Early life and music career == Helen de Quiroga was born in Málaga, in the Andalusia region. From an early age she showed a strong interest in music and the performing arts, which led her to attend the Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático in Málaga.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático de Málaga. ESADMALAGA |url=https://esadsenred.org/post_escuelas/escuela-superior-de-arte-dramatico-de-malanga/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=ESADS en Red {{!}} Escuelas Superiores de Arte Dramático en Red |language=es}}</ref> She received training in drama, stage interpretation and vocal technique, and this education later became the foundation of her career in music and theatre.<ref name=":0" /> In 1987, she won the ''New Talents'' contest organized by the morning show ''Por la mañana'', presented and directed by Jesús Hermida. As a prize, she became the main singer of the show’s orchestra for many months.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/por-la-manana/28-10-1988/5068421/ |title=Por la mañana - 28/10/1988 |date=2025-08-08 |language=es |access-date=2025-12-13 |via=www.rtve.es}}</ref>
She began her professional work as a supporting singer and studio backing vocalist. Over the years she collaborated with numerous artists across a wide range of musical genres. Her voice can be heard on recordings and in concert projects by Miguel Bosé, Mecano, Alejandro Sanz, La Unión, Duncan Dhu and Luis Eduardo Aute. She also recorded the single "Con las ganas de decirte" with Miguel Bosé, which appeared on his 2012 album ''Papitwo'', released by Warner Music Spain.<ref>{{Citation |title=Papitwo by Miguel Bosé - RYM/Sonemic |url=https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/miguel-bose/papitwo/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |language=en}}</ref> Her work included both studio sessions and participation in major concert tours, where she performed backing parts as well as occasional solo features.<ref>{{Cite web |last=comentarios |first=3 Ver |date=2017-08-15 |title=Cuarenta años de complicidad con Miguel Bosé |url=https://www.elmundo.es/andalucia/2017/08/15/599334ddca4741f9638b4599.html |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=ELMUNDO |language=es}}</ref> Together with Pedro Andrea, Jacob Sureda, Billy Villegas and Vicente Climent, she formed the band DVersion Quartet,<ref>{{Cite web |title=🎵 Comprar entradas HELEN DE QUIROGA & Dversión en concierto en Bogui Jazz (Sábado, 20 de diciembre de 2014) en Entradas a tu alcance 🎵 |url=https://www.entradasatualcance.com/helen-de-quiroga-dversion-en-concierto-en-bogui-jazz-sabado-20-de-diciembre-de-2014 |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=www.entradasatualcance.com}}</ref> with which she released an album in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dversion Quartet - Dversion Quartet |url=https://fg-sound.com/en/portfolio/dversion-quartet-2 |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=FGsound |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Dubbing and theatre work == Alongside her singing career, de Quiroga expanded into dubbing and contributed to several Spanish-language releases of animated films. In the 1990s she took part in the Spanish redub of ''La Sirenita'' (The Little Mermaid), performing Ursula’s vocals in "Pobres almas en desgracia" (original: "Poor Unfortunate Souls"), where she was credited specifically for the singing parts.<ref>{{Citation |title=La sirenita - 1998 Spanish Soundtrack |url=https://castalbums.org/recordings/La-sirenita-1998-Spanish-Soundtrack/1725 |access-date=2025-12-13 |language=en}}</ref> She also voiced the Muse Thalia in ''Hércules'' (Hercules)<ref>{{Citation |title=Hércules - 1997 Spanish Soundtrack |url=https://castalbums.org/recordings/Hercules-1997-Spanish-Soundtrack/3207 |access-date=2025-12-13 |language=en}}</ref> and performed Zira’s songs in the Spanish version of ''El Rey León 2'' (The Lion King II), including "Mi cantar" (original: "My Lullaby").<ref>{{Citation |title=El rey león II : El tesoro de Simba - 1999 Spanish Soundtrack |url=https://castalbums.org/recordings/El-rey-leon-II-El-tesoro-de-Simba-1999-Spanish-Soundtrack/10264 |access-date=2025-12-13 |language=en}}</ref>
Her experience in studio recording opened the door to musical theatre. In 2003 de Quiroga was cast in one of the leading roles in the Madrid production of ''Cats''. She portrayed Grizabella,<ref>{{Citation |title=Cats - 2003 Original Madrid Cast |url=https://castalbums.org/recordings/Cats-2003-Original-Madrid-Cast/11342 |access-date=2025-12-13 |language=en}}</ref> whose signature number "Memory" is considered one of the most technically demanding songs in musical theatre.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-12-01 |title=David Ordinas Participa en la GALA 15 ANIVERSARIO de Stage Entertainment |url=http://fanclubdavidordinas.jimdofree.com/2014/12/01/david-ordinas-participar%C3%A1-en-la-gala-15-aniversario-de-stage-entertainment/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=David Ordinas FCO |language=es-ES}}</ref> Her interpretation was well received and helped strengthen her reputation as both a singer and a stage actress.
== Baccara == In 2022, Helen de Quiroga joined Baccara, performing alongside Cristina Sevilla. This collaboration marked a new chapter for the group, which continues the legacy of the original duo while developing new stage and studio projects.<ref name=":1" /> De Quiroga made her debut with Baccara at a concert in Kyiv and subsequently performed at numerous music events and festivals, including Madrid Pride, fashion shows in Seville, the Guilfest festival in the UK, as well as concerts in Estonia and the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baccara: El dúo femenino legendario regresa con nuevo sencillo y un legado innegable |url=https://periodicocorreo.com.mx/ocio/2023/dec/04/baccara-el-duo-femenino-legendario-regresa-con-nuevo-sencillo-y-un-legado-innegable-87223.html |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=Periódico Correo |language=es-MX}}</ref>
The group’s repertoire features both classic Baccara hits and new material. Together with de Quiroga, the group released a series of new singles, including "Don’t Let This Feeling Go Away","When I’m With You", and "Vamos Al Cielo". In 2025 their studio album ''Evolution'' was released, blending Baccara’s signature style with modern production elements.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-11-28 |title=Baccara Return With Triumphant New Eurodisco Album 'Evolution' - Culture Fix |url=https://www.culturefix.co.uk/baccara-return-with-triumphant-new-eurodisco-album-evolution/ |access-date=2025-12-13 |website=www.culturefix.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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