{{short description|Brazilian singer-songwriter}} {{pp-pc1}} {{Portuguese name|Godói|Camargo}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}{{Infobox musical artist | name = Wanessa Camargo | image = Wanessa Camargo at De Lado com a Loba 2024 01.jpg | alt = | caption = Camargo in September 2024 | birth_name = Wanessa Godói Camargo | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1982|12|28}} | birth_place = Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}} | years_active = 2000–present | net_worth = | website = {{URL|wanessacamargo.com.br}} | module = | background = solo_singer | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|piano}}<!--- If you think any other instrument should be listed, a discussion to reach consensus is needed first ---> | genre = {{hlist|Pop|electro|sertanejo|R&B}} | label = {{hlist|Sony BMG|Sony Music|Som Livre}}<!--in chronological order: dropped from Def Jam, left Cherrytree, then KonLive; currently signed with Streamline/Interscope--> }} '''Wanessa Godói Camargo''' (born 28 December 1982) is a Brazilian singer-songwriter.<ref>[http://g1.globo.com/musica/blog/mauro-ferreira/post/album-sertanejo-de-wanessa-volta-com-bonus-e-o-mesmo-tom-artificial.html Álbum sertanejo de Wanessa Camargo volta com bônus e o mesmo tom artificial] Ferreira, Mauro. ''G1''.</ref>
== Early life == Camargo is the daughter of Brazilian sertanejo singer Zezé Di Camargo, from the duo Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano, and businesswoman Zilú Godói. Her father worked on the Brazilian version of the musical ''Cats'' and was part of the group of dancers known as Zezé Di Camargo and Luciano.<ref name="gambare" />
==Biography== thumb|170px|Camargo in 1987 Wanessa was born in Goiânia, Goiás, on 28 December 1982. She is the daughter of the Brazilian sertanejo singer Zezé Di Camargo from the duo Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano and of the businesswoman Zilú Godói. She attended public schools during her childhood, but she had no toys because of the financial difficulties of her family.
In 1991, at 9 years old, she moved to São Paulo when her father and her uncle Luciano Camargo went in search of success.<ref name="Veja 2003">{{cite web|url=http://veja.abril.com.br/260203/entrevista.html|title=Entrevista com Wanessa Camargo: "Sou o oposto da Sandy"|work=Veja|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=2 April 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030402010253/http://veja.abril.com.br/260203/entrevista.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1992, she was enrolled in a private school, but suffered prejudice from colleagues and employees because of her social class.<ref name="Veja 2003" />
During an interview for ''Veja'', Wanessa said: "The principal of the school was always insinuating that we would not pay the college. She humiliated us, but I was so insecure that I never told this to my parents, and even that was a mockery. Once, to make me happy, my father took a borrowed lance just to give me the taste of going to the car class."<ref name="Veja 2003" />
Also in 1991, she started a band with her three friends Kiko, Leandro and Bruno, who in the future would form the group KLB.<ref name="ficha">{{cite web|url=http://www.ofuxico.com.br/noticias-sobre-famosos/ficha-wanessa-camargo/2005/12/25-15205.html|title=Ficha: Wanessa Camargo|work=O Fuxico|date=25 December 2005|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143650/http://www.ofuxico.com.br/noticias-sobre-famosos/ficha-wanessa-camargo/2005/12/25-15205.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The boys played the instruments and Wanessa was the lead singer. The band's first name was The Fenders, a reference to the guitar brand. They then changed their name to Neon and started performing at clubs and parties with versions of songs by Xuxa and Leandro & Leonardo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://guiadoscuriosos.com.br/categorias/4640/1/bandas-pop.html|title=5. KLB|work=Guia dos Curiosos|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613154102/http://guiadoscuriosos.com.br/categorias/4640/1/bandas-pop.html|archive-date=13 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 1993, at the age of ten, Wanessa began to study theater, ballet and tap dance, and over time learnt street dance.<ref name="gambare">{{cite web|url=http://gambare.uol.com.br/2007/05/17/wanessa-camargo-artista-desde-cedo/|title=Wanessa Camargo: artista desde cedo: A bela sobe no altar neste mês de maio|work=UOL|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715155244/http://gambare.uol.com.br/2007/05/17/wanessa-camargo-artista-desde-cedo/|archive-date=15 July 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> As an adolescent, she began to do gymnastics and artistic gymnastics to gain physical fitness when dancing. In 1995, she had her first theater role in the musical ''Cats''.<ref name="gambare" /> In 1996, she began to integrate the body of dancers of the duo Zezé Di Camargo and Luciano.{{Clarify|reason=Sentence has unclear meaning|date=October 2021}}
==Career== ===2000–02: First albums=== Camargo recorded a demo CD in 1999 which led to her signing to the BMG Brasil record label in 2000. Her debut single, "O Amor Não Deixa (Love Won't Let Me)" was released on 11 November 2000,<ref name=resenhando>{{cite web|url=http://www.resenhando.com/2014/08/entrevista-com-wanessa-camargo-cantora.html|title="Quem não gostar, só tem que respeitar" – Wanessa Camargo|publisher=Resenhando|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> followed by her debut album ''Wanessa Camargo'' on 12 December 2000, composed of country pop love songs. Her self-titled debut album was recorded between Nashville and Miami, where she resided at the time.<ref>{{Citation|title=Wanessa Camargo - W.DOC 💿 1º CD {{!}} Fragmentos Parte 2 🦋| date=7 June 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mno1iCZdmYI|language=en|access-date=2022-01-13}}</ref><ref name="uol00">{{cite web|title=WC 2000: (2/8/2000)|url=http://celebridades.uol.com.br/album/wanessa-camargo_album.htm#fotoNav=1|access-date=2 February 2018|work=UOL}}</ref> Five songs in the album were originally written in English but adapted to Portuguese,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://metropole.rac.com.br/_conteudo/2012/10/capa/4315-m-e-cheia-de-g-s.html|title=Wanessa Camargo entrevista|work=Diário de Cuiabá|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> including a cover of Faith Hill's "Breathe", and the debut single, which was later re-recorded by country singer Tammy Cochran.
The follow-up single "Apaixonada por Você" was released on 12 February 2001, and was included on the soundtrack of the Brazilian soap opera ''Um Anjo Caiu do Céu,''<ref>{{cite web|title=Um Anjo Caiu do Céu – Wanessa Camargo|url=http://www.radio.uol.com.br/#/letras-e-musicas/wanessa-camargo/apaixonada-por-voce-versao-um-anjo-caiu-do-ceu/998297|access-date=2 February 2018|work=UOL}}</ref> with radios being served a slow tempo country remix.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diariodecuiaba.com.br/detalhe.php?cod=64576|title=Wanessa Camargo grava clipe em Cuiabá|work=Diário de Cuiabá|author=Joanice Pierini|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=21 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621031745/http://www.diariodecuiaba.com.br/detalhe.php?cod=64576|url-status=dead}}</ref> New pressings of the album included the remixed version of the song, titled "Um Anjo Caiu do Céu version".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Wanessa-Camargo/dp/B00006LW2A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1254840910&sr=1-7|title=Amazon.com:Wanessa Camargo: Wanessa Camargo: Music|website=Amazon |access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> The third and final single, Eu Posso Te Sentir (Breathe), was released on 30 July 2001.<ref name="wanessacamargonews.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.wanessacamargonews.com/biografia.php|title=Biografia|access-date=2 February 2018|work=Wanessa Camargo News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006151904/http://www.wanessacamargonews.com/biografia.php|archive-date=6 October 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2001, Camargo made her acting debut as the fairy Honey Mel in the children's film ''Xuxa e os Duendes.'' She recorded the track "Tudo Que Você Sonhar" for its soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/ilustrada/critica/ult569u488.shtml|title="Xuxa e os Duendes" resgata imaginário infantil |work=Folha de S.Paulo|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> On 25 October, she released the first single from her second album, "Eu Quero Ser o Seu Amor", which marked a transition to a pop rock style with a music video inspired by video games and Japanese comics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://quem.globo.com/edic/20011108/rep_dado.htm|title=Dado Dolabella, o gato da vez|work=Globo|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=25 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725035716/http://quem.globo.com/edic/20011108/rep_dado.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On 9 November, her sophomore album was released, also titled ''Wanessa Camargo''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/wanessa-camargo-2001-mw0000342195|title=WC 2001|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> On 21 February 2002, the second single "Tanta Saudade" was released, featuring backing vocals from her father, country singer Zezé Di Camargo.<ref name="wanessacamargonews.com" /> "Gostar de Mim" was released as the third and final single from the album.<ref name="praiagrande">{{cite web|author=João Carlos Miranda|title=O Show do Verão é Você-Wanessa Camargo é a atração de sábado|url=http://www.praiagrande.sp.gov.br/Praiagrande/noticia_01.asp?cod=3395&cd_categoria=|access-date=2 February 2018|work=Praia Grande Website}}</ref> In July, she recorded the short film ''Socialmente Correto'' with Oscar Magrini; however, the project was canceled.{{Clarify|reason=So was the film made or not?|date=October 2021}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/exclusivo/noticias/2002/07/05/023.htm|title=Oscar Magrini dá dicas de interpretação para Wanessa Camargo|work=Terra|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
In September, she recorded ''Jovens Tardes'', a special TV show on the Globo Network. This saw her work again with KLB, as well as with the sertanejo duo Pedro and Thiago and the singer Fael Mondego.<ref name="jt0101">{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/exclusivo/noticias/2002/10/24/033.htm|title=Jovens Tardes estréia com homenagem a Jovem Guarda|work=Terra|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> This aired from October and featured the presenters playing songs with their respective original artists.<ref name="jt0101" />
On 30 November 2002, Wanessa released the single "Um Dia ... Meu Primeiro Amor", followed on 2 December by her third eponymous album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/wanessa-camargo-2002-mw0000698822|title=WC 2002|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> On 22 February 2003, she released the pop rock single "Sem Querer", accompanied by a music video with Erik Marmo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://celebridades.uol.com.br/album/wanessa-camargo_album.htm#fotoNav=10|title=WC 2002 (2/12/2002)|work=UOL|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>{{Clarify|reason=Was he the director or co-star?|date=October 2021}} The last single of the album, "Filme de Amor", was chosen after a vote on the singer's website, the other option being "Paga Pra Ver (Tô Pagando Pra Ver)".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grupodiferente.com.br/index.php/artistas-nacionais/2436-wanessa-camargo|title=Wanessa Camargo|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=20 June 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150620214325/http://www.grupodiferente.com.br/index.php/artistas-nacionais/2436-wanessa-camargo|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===2003–04: ''Transparente'' and television=== thumbnail|160px|left|Wanessa performing in 2003 In March 2003, following the good reception of the previous year's TV special, ''Jovens Tardes'' became a regular part of Globo Network Sunday's afternoon schedule. Wanessa appeared alongside the same co-presenters, with the addition of Luiza Possi. Each program focused on a different musical theme, such as rock, film classics and soap opera themes, with special guests playing the music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diariodecuiaba.com.br/detalhe.php?cod=126935|title=Luiza Possi comandará "Jovens Tardes"|work=Diário de Cuiabá|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=8 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808043306/http://www.diariodecuiaba.com.br/detalhe.php?cod=126935|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cultura.estadao.com.br/noticias/geral,jovens-tardes-pode-emplacar-na-grade-global,20030107p2371|title="Jovens Tardes" pode emplacar na grade global|work=Estadão|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
Wanessa was due to appear in the short film ''S.O.S Cupido'', but the project was never recorded.
On 20 September, she recorded her first DVD in Rio de Janeiro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/exclusivo/noticias/2003/05/14/022.htm|title=Wanessa atuará em filme S.O.S Cupido|work=Terra|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ofuxico.com.br/noticias-sobre-famosos/wanessa-responde-a-perguntas-dos-fas-no-fuxico/2009/11/27-89383.html|title=Wanessa responde a perguntas dos fãs no Fuxico|work=O Fuxico|date=27 November 2009|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=13 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913232336/http://www.ofuxico.com.br/noticias-sobre-famosos/wanessa-responde-a-perguntas-dos-fas-no-fuxico/2009/11/27-89383.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She sought to present a more adult image by wearing more sensual clothes, dying her hair red with bangs,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://diversao.terra.com.br/gente/noticias/0,,OI3523193-EI13419,00-Wanessa+maltrata+com+visual+sado+na+VIP.html|title=Wanessa "maltrata" com visual sado na VIP|work=Terra|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> posing semi-naked for ''VIP'' magazine, and giving interviews on sex and taboo subjects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://diversao.terra.com.br/gente/noticias/0,,OI3523197-EI13419,00-Eu+sei+ser+bem+sensual+diz+Wanessa+Camargo.html|title="Eu sei ser bem sensual", diz Wanessa Camargo|work=Terra|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
On 11 January 2004, the ''Jovens Tardes'' project ended after the producer Marlene Mattos left the station. Mattos then signed with another station, Rede Bandeirantes, and invited Wanessa to host a show with the same format. She declined, wishing instead to focus on music.<ref name="uol11">{{cite web|url=http://virgula.uol.com.br/famosos/marlene-mattos-nao-leva-wanessa-para-band|title=Marlene Mattos não leva Wanessa para Band|work=UOL|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> In February, she joined the main cast of the fourth season of the fifth version of the adaption of the children's book ''Sítio do Picapau Amarelo'', in which she played the rock star Diana Dechamps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://babado.ig.com.br/materias/182001-182500/182318/182318_1.html|title=Wanessa Camargo e Supla vivem casal apaixonado no Sítio|work=IG|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214341/http://babado.ig.com.br/materias/182001-182500/182318/182318_1.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 12 March, she released her new single, "Me Engana que I Gosto", a version of "Miénteme" by the Puerto Rican singer Olga Tañón.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revistaquem.globo.com/Quem/0,6993,EQG797441-2157,00.html|title=Wanessa Camargo: Pobre menina rica|work=Quem|publisher=Globo.com|author=Guilherme Ravache|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=21 June 2015|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150621011032/http://revistaquem.globo.com/Quem/0,6993,EQG797441-2157,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On 24 May, she released her first live album, ''Transparente Ao Vivo'', which featured four new songs and previous hits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://babado.ig.com.br/materias/184501-185000/184985/184985_1.html|title=Wanessa lança primeiro DVD|publisher=IG|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170743/http://babado.ig.com.br/materias/184501-185000/184985/184985_1.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In July, she made appeared in the children's film ''Cine Gibi'', adapted from the ''Monica's Gang'' comic books.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://omelete.uol.com.br/filmes/criticas/cinegibi-o-filme-turma-da-monica/?key=23089|title= Cinegibi, O Filme – Turma da Mônica (2004)|date= 8 July 2004|publisher=UOL|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
On 12 October, she released the second single from her live album, "Metade de Mim" and appeared naked in the music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revistaquem.globo.com/EditoraGlobo/componentes/article/edg_article_print/0,3916,813842-3028-3,00.html|title=PAIXÃO PLATÔNICA|work=Revista Quem|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=31 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331040329/http://revistaquem.globo.com/EditoraGlobo/componentes/article/edg_article_print/0,3916,813842-3028-3,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/istoegente/265/urgente/urgente_04.htm|title=O beijo técnico de Wanessa Camargo|publisher=Terra|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=6 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906051227/https://www.terra.com.br/istoegente/265/urgente/urgente_04.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> In December, she starred in the second season of the reality show ''Quebrando a Rotina'', travelling in a trailer with Felipe Dylon and the host Luciano Huck between the south coast of Rio de Janeiro and the north coast of São Paulo.<ref name="musicade1">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicade.net/video/wanessa-quebrando-a-rotina-episdio-1_U4SZHHZgOLk/|title=Quebrando A Rotina – Episódio 1|work=Música DE|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017000616/http://www.musicade.net/video/wanessa-quebrando-a-rotina-episdio-1_U4SZHHZgOLk/|archive-date=17 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> She and Dylon recorded the song "Amor de Praia" at the end of the season.<ref name="musicade1" /> In 2005 she appeared in another reality show, ''Subindo a Serra'' with Huck, Dylon, Karina Bacchi, Preta Gil and Popó, documenting their trip to Teresópolis in Rio de Janeiro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ofuxico.com.br/noticias-sobre-famosos/luciano-huck-estreia-seu-subindo-a-serra/2005/09/10-8418.html|title=Luciano Huck estreia seu Subindo a Serra|date=10 September 2005|publisher=O Fuxico|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=7 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107174849/http://www.ofuxico.com.br/noticias-sobre-famosos/luciano-huck-estreia-seu-subindo-a-serra/2005/09/10-8418.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===2005–09: ''W'', ''Total'' and ''Meu Momento''=== thumbnail|150px|right|Wanessa sings "Meu Menino" on ''W in Tour... Era Uma Vez'' in 2006. On 11 June 2005, Wanessa released the single "Amor, Amor", in a Latin pop style comparable to the music of Colombian singer Shakira.<ref>{{Citation |work= Letras de Músicas |url= http://shakira.letrasdemusicas.com.br/biografia.html |title= Shakira |access-date= 2 February 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120315001501/http://shakira.letrasdemusicas.com.br/biografia.html |archive-date= 15 March 2012 |url-status= dead }}</ref>
On 8 August, she released her fourth studio album, ''W'', which lacked the country elements of her previous albums and focused on pop and pop rock. She composed ten of the fifteen songs, her most substantial songwriting contribution so far.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://opiniaoweb.com/portal/biografia-da-cantora-wanessa-camargo/ |publisher= Opinião Web | title= Biografia da cantora Wanessa Camargo |access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> The album was well received by critics, who noted its maturity and originality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.resenhando.com/2014/08/entrevista-com-wanessa-camargo-cantora.html|title=Entrevista com Wanessa Camargo|publisher=Resenhando|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
On 10 January 2006, the second single, "Não Resisto a Nós Dois" was released; it became the seventh most played song on Brazilian radio that year.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://acidglam.com/sodapop/?p=633 | title = Acid Glam | access-date = 2 February 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110908080423/http://acidglam.com/sodapop/?p=633 | archive-date = 8 September 2011 | url-status = dead }}</ref> In February, she premiered the ''W in Tour ... Era Uma Vez'', her biggest tour. Inspired by Broadway musicals, it was directed by theatre diva Marília Pêra and featured five acts and costume changes.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web | url = http://www.wanessacamargonews.com/wintour.php | publisher = Wanessa Camargo News | title = Wintour | access-date = 2 February 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
On 22 August, the third single from ''W'', "Louca", was released, having been chosen by the public through a website vote.<ref name="uolouca">{{cite web|url=http://tc.batepapo.uol.com.br/convidados/arquivo/musica/cantora-wanessa-camargo-comentou-o-lancamento-da-faixa-louca-do-cd-w.jhtm|title=Cantora fala sobre o lançamento da faixa "Louca", de seu mais recente CD, "W". Wanessa Camargo conta também como está se preparando para participar da segunda edição do quadro "Dança no Gelo", do Domingão do Faustão|publisher=UOL|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=13 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913232901/http://tc.batepapo.uol.com.br/convidados/arquivo/musica/cantora-wanessa-camargo-comentou-o-lancamento-da-faixa-louca-do-cd-w.jhtm|url-status=dead}}</ref>
After spending a year working on a new album, Wanessa released the single "Não Tô Pronta Pra Perdoar" on 2 August 2007; it was a version of the song "Not Ready to Make Nice" by Dixie Chicks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.territoriodamusica.com/canalpop/noticias/?c=13503|title=Wanessa Camargo lança novo álbum este mês|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=3 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005155/http://www.territoriodamusica.com/canalpop/noticias/?c=13503|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 21 August, she released her fifth studio album, ''Total,'' which sold 100,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://revistaquem.globo.com/Revista/Quem/0,,EMI21852-9531,00.html | title = Wanessa Camargo recebe disco de ouro e de platina|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
In April, her Total Tour began at Citibank Hall in São Paulo.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://revistaquem.globo.com/Revista/Quem/0,,EMI21852-9531,00.html | title = Wanessa Camargo recebe disco de ouro e de platina |access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> She also worked with the Mexican band Camila on a Portuguese language version of "Abrázame".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://rollingstone.uol.com.br/edicao/18/hola-camila|title=Revelação do México, Camila aporta no Brasil|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=7 March 2008 |access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
In 2009, she changed her musical style again and began to use her first name Wanessa only. Her single "Fly" saw her collaborate with the rapper Ja Rule.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mundodanet.com/ouvir-novo-musica-wanessa-camargo-fly/|title=Ouvir novo música Wanessa Camargo – Fly|work=Mundo Net|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> On 1 June, she released her the sixth studio album ''Meu Momento'', featuring collaborations with Rita Lee and Alexandre Carlo and showing R&B and urban musical influences.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://revistacrescer.globo.com/Revista/Crescer/0,,EMI67112-15565,00-WANESSA+CAMARGO+DESFILA+NOVO+VISUAL.html|title=Wanessa Camargo desfila novo visual|work=Globo|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> The second single, "Não Me Leve a Mal", was chosen by a Twitter and was released on 28 September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ego.globo.com/Gente/Noticias/0,,MUL1265612-9798,00-NOVA+MUSICA+DE+TRABALHO+DE+WANESSA+CAMARGO+FOI+ESCOLHIDA+NO+TWITTER.html|title=Nova música de trabalho de Wanessa Camargo foi escolhida no Twitter|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-date=15 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415064927/http://ego.globo.com/Gente/Noticias/0,,MUL1265612-9798,00-NOVA+MUSICA+DE+TRABALHO+DE+WANESSA+CAMARGO+FOI+ESCOLHIDA+NO+TWITTER.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite high expectations and a large budget, which included opening for some of Beyoncé's shows in Brazil, the album sold only 20,000 copies.<ref name="momento">{{cite web |url=http://portalpopline.com.br/voce-nao-perde-por-esperar-wanessa-lanca-site-misterioso-e-prepara-nova-musica-de-trabalho/|title="Você não perde por esperar…": Wanessa lança site misterioso e prepara nova música de trabalho|work=POPLine|date=22 June 2010 |publisher=Grupo Objetivo|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
===2010–15: ''DNA'' and ''DNA Tour''=== thumbnail|175px|left|Wanessa during the DNA Tour in 2013 In 2010, she changed musical direction again, inspired by Lady Gaga and The Black Eyed Peas to embrace electronic music .<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cifraclubnews.com.br/noticias/22293-wanessa-camargo-aposta-na-mosica-eletronica-em-nova-parceria.html|title=Wanessa Camargo aposta na música eletrônica em nova parceria|work=Cifras News|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
On 1 July, Wanessa provided vocals for the track "Falling for U" by DJ Mister Jam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://180graus.com/salada/wanessa-vem-com-sua-turne-balada-a-teresina-379853.html|title=Wanessa vem com sua turnê 'Balada' à Teresina|work=180 Graus|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-date=27 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101227213234/http://www.180graus.com/salada/wanessa-vem-com-sua-turne-balada-a-teresina-379853.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 9 September, she released the first single from her forthcoming work, "Worth It", a version of "Beautiful Encounter (Yan Yu)" by Elva Hsiao.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cifraclubnews.com.br/noticias/23330-veja-aqui-novo-clipe-de-wanessa-na-integra-worth-it.html |title=Veja aqui o novo clipe de Wanessa na íntegra, "Worth It" |work=Cifra Club News |access-date=7 February 2011 |author=MARQUES, Diego}}</ref> Two days later her first ''EP'', ''Você não Perde por Esperar'', sold through a music ticket – a magnetic card from which the buyer entered a code into her website to download the songs. On 31 March she released the single "Stuck On Repeat".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://djsound.virgula.uol.com.br/noticias/3213|title=Wanessa grava 4 musicas em ingles|work=Virgula.com|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328034948/http://djsound.virgula.uol.com.br/noticias/3213|archive-date=28 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On 5 July 2011, she released the single "Sticky Dough" in collaboration with the American rapper Bam Bam. In the same month, she released her seventh studio album, ''DNA'', recorded in English and produced by Mister Jam. Its promotion was interrupted by the announcement of Wanessa's pregnancy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musica.uol.com.br/ultnot/2011/10/05/wanessa-faz-ultimo-show-gravida-no-dia-29-em-sao-paulo.jhtm|title=Wanessa faz último show grávida no dia 29 de outubro, em São Paulo|work=UOL|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111227035311/http://musica.uol.com.br/ultnot/2011/10/05/wanessa-faz-ultimo-show-gravida-no-dia-29-em-sao-paulo.jhtm|archive-date=27 December 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The title track "DNA" was released as a second single on 24 October.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popline.mtv.uol.com.br/wanessa-anuncia-segundo-single-do-seu-primeiro-album-totalmente-em-ingles|title=Wanessa anuncia segundo single do seu primeiro álbum totalmente em inglês|work=Popline|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331110709/http://popline.mtv.uol.com.br/wanessa-anuncia-segundo-single-do-seu-primeiro-album-totalmente-em-ingles|archive-date=31 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> A third single, "Get Loud!", was released on 26 June 2012 after the singer returned from maternity leave.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cifraclubnews.com.br/noticias/38635-wanessa-lanca-tres-remixes-para-sua-nova-musica-de-trabalho-confira.html|title=Wanessa lança três remixes para sua nova música de trabalho|work=Cifra News|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> On 1 December 2012, she released "Hair & Soul" with a music video sponsored by Wella.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popline.mtv.uol.com.br/de-volta-ao-trabalho-wanessa-anuncia-novo-single-e-prepara-gravacao-de-novo-dvd|title=De volta ao trabalho, Wanessa anuncia novo single e prepara gravação de novo DVD|publisher=Popline|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213061930/http://popline.mtv.uol.com.br/de-volta-ao-trabalho-wanessa-anuncia-novo-single-e-prepara-gravacao-de-novo-dvd|archive-date=13 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In April 2013, she released the single "Shine It On" and the live album ''DNA Tour''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wanessa.uol.com.br/2013/04/wanessa-lanca-clipe-e-conversa-com-fas-no-canal-vevo/|title=Wanessa lança clipe e conversa com fãs no canal VEVO|publisher=Wanessa}}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> This was followed in June by the single "Amor, Amor", and in November by "Turn It Up", which featured the rapper Soulja Boy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/br/album/wanessa-dna-tour-deluxe-version/756991377|title=Wanessa – DNA Tour|publisher=iTunes Store|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> In June 2015, she began the W15 Tour, celebrating 15 years of her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com.br/fotos/os-lancamentos-nacionais-mais-esperados-ate-o-fim-de-2015/|title =Anitta, Sandy e Wanessa estão entre os lançamentos mais esperados para 2015 pela Billboard Brasil|work=Billboard Brasil}}</ref>
===2016–17: Reformulation and ''33''=== thumbnail|160px|left|Wanessa at an event in 2015 In early 2016, she began recording her eighth studio album with a more commercial pop style and Portuguese lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epoca.globo.com/colunas-e-blogs/bruno-astuto/noticia/2015/03/e-doloroso-ve-los-separados-mas-apenas-quero-que-se-respeitem-diz-bwanessab-sobre-separacao-de-zeze-e-zilu.html|title ="É doloroso vê-los separados. Apenas quero que se respeitem", diz Wanessa sobre Zezé e Zilu|publisher=Revista Época|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.com.br/wanessa-confirma-lancamento-de-album-novo-para-2015/|title=Wanessa confirma lançamento de álbum novo para 2015|publisher=Portal Popline|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> It was to be produced by Mister Jam and César Lemos.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpontopop.wixsite.com/pontopop/single-post/2016/05/10/Vem-hit-Wanessa-grava-com-produtor-de-Amor-Amor|title=Vem hit! Wanessa Camargo grava com produtor de "Amor, Amor" e "Sem Querer"|publisher=Ponto Pop|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> She also announced that she was returning to using the surname Camargo after 8 years.
On 17 May, she announced that she had shelved the material she was recording and changed the producer team to make a redirection in her career and a move towards sertanejo music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpontopop.wixsite.com/pontopop/single-post/2016/05/26/Sertanejo-Entenda-a-revolta-que-envolveu-a-pr%C3%A9via-da-nova-faixa-de-Wanessa-Camargo|title=Sertanejo? Entenda a revolta que envolveu a prévia da nova faixa de Wanessa Camargo|publisher=Ponto Pop|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.virgula.uol.com.br/wanessa-choca-fas-com-previas-de-musicas-novas-bem-diferentes/|title=Wanessa choca fãs com prévias de músicas novas BEM diferentes|publisher=Popline|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823015158/http://portalpopline.virgula.uol.com.br/wanessa-choca-fas-com-previas-de-musicas-novas-bem-diferentes/|archive-date=23 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> She re-recorded the album with Eduardo Pepato as producer,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ego.globo.com/famosos/noticia/2016/06/wanessa-sobre-nova-fase-musical-descobri-o-romantico-de-volta.html|title=Wanessa sobre nova fase musical: 'Descobri o romântico de volta'|publisher=Glogo|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> explaining: "The way of pop I do not identify myself, it is not my beach, my footprint is romanticism and the sertanejo is a strong mark of my I'm doing what I believe."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.com.br/nao-me-identifico-com-o-caminho-do-pop-no-brasil-diz-wanessa-camargo/|title="Não me identifico com o caminho do pop no Brasil", diz Wanessa Camargo|publisher=Popline|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
She left her contract with Sony Music and signed with Work Show, known for its sertanejo releases.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.virgula.uol.com.br/apostando-em-nova-sonoridade-wanessa-camargo-quebra-contrato-com-sony-music/|title=Apostando em nova sonoridade, Wanessa Camargo quebra contrato com Sony Music|publisher=Popline|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820200507/http://portalpopline.virgula.uol.com.br/apostando-em-nova-sonoridade-wanessa-camargo-quebra-contrato-com-sony-music/|archive-date=20 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 26 July, she released the first single from the album, "Coração Embriagado"; this reached number 19 on ''Billboard'' Brasil, the best result of her career until then.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/billboardbrasilhot10020160815|title=Billboard Brasil – Hot 100 Airplay|publisher=Billboard Brasil. Internet Group|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> "Vai que Vira Amor" was released as a promotional single on 26 August.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hugogloss.com/index.php/music/wanessa-camargo-vem-com-tudo-sertanejo-ouca-novas-coracao-embriagado-e-vai-que-vira-amor/|title=Wanessa Camargo vem com tudo no sertanejo! Ouça as novas "Coração Embriagado" e "Vai que Vira Amor"|publisher=Hugo Gloss|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-date=28 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728141358/http://www.hugogloss.com/index.php/music/wanessa-camargo-vem-com-tudo-sertanejo-ouca-novas-coracao-embriagado-e-vai-que-vira-amor/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="vqvalanca">{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/br/album/vai-que-vira-amor-single/1146175201|title=Vai Que Vira Amor – Single|publisher=iTunes Store|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> On 19 August she released her eighth studio album, titled ''33''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.virgula.uol.com.br/wanessa-camargo-libera-album-novo-para-streaming-gratuito/|title=Wanessa Camargo libera álbum novo para streaming gratuito|publisher=Popline|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821111157/http://portalpopline.virgula.uol.com.br/wanessa-camargo-libera-album-novo-para-streaming-gratuito/|archive-date=21 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://vejasp.abril.com.br/materia/eduardo-pipato-produtor-sertanejo|title=Eduardo Pepato, o produtor do momento no mercado de música sertaneja|publisher=VEJA São Paulo|last=Izquierdo|first=Tatiana}}</ref> The work received harsh criticism, with critics labelling her a sell-out "without musical identity".<ref name="g1">{{cite web|url=http://g1.globo.com/musica/blog/mauro-ferreira/post/album-sertanejo-de-wanessa-volta-com-bonus-e-o-mesmo-tom-artificial.html|title=Álbum sertanejo de Wanessa volta com bônus e o mesmo tom artificial|publisher=G1|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://observatoriog.com.br/opiniao/2017/03/a-falta-de-identidade-musical-de-wanessa-camargo-e-o-oportunismo-do-album-33|title=A falta de identidade musical de Wanessa Camargo e o oportunismo do álbum "33"|author=Faustino, Emílio|access-date=7 February 2011|publisher=Portal iG}}</ref>
==Musical characteristics== {{multiple image|total_width=320|image1=Celine Dion Concert Singing Taking Chances 2008.jpg|image2=ShaniaTwain3.jpg|footer=Celine Dion (left) and Shania Twain (right) are two of Wanessa's main influences.}}
===Influences=== Wanessa has cited Celine Dion, Shania Twain and Mariah Carey as three of her great references.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/exclusivo/noticias/2002/12/05/008.htm|title=Mariah Carey grava show para o Fantástico ao lado de Sandy|work=Terra|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref><ref name=ego2016>{{cite web|url=http://ego.globo.com/famosos/noticia/2016/07/wanessa-e-apresentada-por-novo-empresario-em-goiania.html|title=Wanessa é anunciada por empresário sertanejo: 'Voltando às raízes'|publisher=Globo|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> In her early albums, she sought inspiration from country pop artists, noting Twain as well as Dixie Chicks and Faith Hill; she has covered the songs "Not Ready to Make Nice" and "Breathe" by the latter two artists.<ref name=ego2016/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.universomusical.com.br/materia.asp?mt=sim&cod=po&id=170|title=Musas 'teen' aderem à moda do DVD|publisher=Universo Musical|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-date=14 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114214148/http://www.universomusical.com.br/materia.asp?mt=sim&id=170&cod=po|url-status=dead}}</ref> She performed with her father on the ''Pai e Filha Tuor'' and sang several songs by artists who influenced her, including "From This Moment On" and "You're Still the One" by Twain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peggo.tv/dvr/wnJVTb9qyf4|title=Zezé di Camargo e Wanessa Camargo – Turnê Pai e Filha|work=Peggo|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331040742/http://peggo.tv/dvr/wnJVTb9qyf4|archive-date=31 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Another artist cited as important in her development is Rita Lee, with whom she re-recorded the track "Coisas da Vida" for the album ''Meu Momento''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radioclickmix.com/news/wanessa-camargo-regrava-rita-lee-em-novo-disco|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150328105217/http://radioclickmix.com/news/wanessa-camargo-regrava-rita-lee-em-novo-disco|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 March 2015|title=Wanessa Camargo regrava Rita Lee em novo disco|work=Radio Click Mix|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
In 2005, as she moved to a pop music style, she cited influences such as Christina Aguilera,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=WanessaCamargo|number=1472698679735853067|title=Hoje foi dia de homenagear Christina Aguilera, uma das artistas que eu mais admiro, que me inspirei muito no começo da minha carreira.}}</ref> Shakira, Michael Jackson and Madonna (noting that her favorite Madonna songs were "Like a Prayer" and "La Isla Bonita").<ref name=itpop>{{cite web|url=http://virgula.uol.com.br/musica/bipopb-wanessa-camargo-comenta-madonna-e-musicas-favoritas/|title=Wanessa Camargo comenta Madonna e músicas favoritas|work=It Pop|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110853/http://virgula.uol.com.br/musica/bipopb-wanessa-camargo-comenta-madonna-e-musicas-favoritas/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jcnet.com.br/Cultura/2013/09/parabens-com-wanessa.html|title=Parabéns com Wanessa!|work=JC Net|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref><ref name=ego2016/>
In 2010, during an interview with ''Kboing'', she cited Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, and Lady Gaga as influences.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kboing.com.br/entrevistas/Entrevista-Wanessa+10031510193151.html|title=15 de março de 2010 – Entrevista: Wanessa|work=Kboing|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> In 2016, during an interview for the ''Programa do Porchat'', she mentioned other women of the genre, such as Paula Fernandes, Maiara and Maraisa, Marília Mendonça and Naiara Azevedo, as references for the new phase of the career in sertanejo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entretenimento.r7.com/programa-do-porchat/fotos/em-entrevista-a-fabio-porchat-wanessa-camargo-conversa-com-sandy-e-esclarece-suposta-rivalidade-04102016#!/foto/1|title=Em entrevista a Fábio Porchat, Wanessa Camargo conversa com Sandy e esclarece suposta rivalidade|publisher=R7|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-date=5 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005200822/http://entretenimento.r7.com/programa-do-porchat/fotos/em-entrevista-a-fabio-porchat-wanessa-camargo-conversa-com-sandy-e-esclarece-suposta-rivalidade-04102016#!/foto/1|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===Musical style=== Wanessa's earlier career encompassed country pop, pop music and dance-pop. She also recorded songs in genres such as pop rock ("Sem Querer", "Não Resisto a Nós Dois"), reggaeton ("Me Engana que Eu Gosto", "Amor Amor"), forró ("Me Pega de Jeito"), dubstep ("Sticky Dougth"), arrocha ("Vai Que Vira Amor") and R&B ("Fly", "Não Me Leve a Mal").<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://rollingstone.uol.com.br/edicao/12/voce-precisa-estar-preparado-para-nao-acontecer#imagem0|title=Você precisa estar preparado para não acontecer|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
In an interview in 2013, she said that she has always tried to keep Brazilian elements in her songs, for example funk carioca from Rio in "Sticky Dough."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://g1.globo.com/musica/noticia/2013/05/wanessa-lanca-dvd-e-critica-pirataria-vou-ter-que-fazer-musica-por-hobby.html|title=Wanessa lança DVD e critica pirataria: 'Vou ter que fazer música por hobby'|work=G1|date=3 May 2013 |access-date=15 November 2015}}</ref>
She set aside her usual musical styles on the album ''DNA'' in 2011, which featured EDM, electronic and electropop and was recorded entirely in English.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://portalpopline.com.br/wanessa-prepara-album-novo-revela-produtor/ |title=Produtor conhecido por Trabalhar com Wanbessa na Faixa ''Stuck On Repeat'' |work=Popline |date=20 October 2014 |access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
In 2016, she began to record in the sertanejo genre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.folhamax.com.br/curiosidades/wanessa-camargo-troca-pop-pela-musica-sertaneja/94560|publisher=Folha Max|title=Wanessa Camargo troca pop pela música sertaneja|access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
===Voice=== Wanessa has a mezzo-soprano voice with a range of 3.2 octaves. In the songs "Não Me Leve a Mal" and "Eu Estarei Aqui", she holds a note for 16 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discopunisher.com/2012/05/lista-as-extensoes-vocais-das-divas-do.html|title=Notas Mais extensas|work=Disco Punisher|access-date=7 February 2011|archive-date=28 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728094107/http://www.discopunisher.com/2012/05/lista-as-extensoes-vocais-das-divas-do.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Personal life== In 1998, at age 16, she was the initial target of a kidnapping; the kidnappers accidentally took her uncle Welington Camargo instead and sent the family a piece of his ear, and the incident became a national story.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120710012725/http://bombeirosanjosdavida.com.br/segunda_entrada/revista/6edicao/conteudo/teoriaesfericadaprotecao.php Sequestro de Wellington Camargo tinha como foco inicial Wanessa] Bombeiros Anjos da Vida</ref> Soon after, even though she was protected by security, she suffered a new attack when her school was robbed.<ref name="Veja 2003"/> After that attack, her family moved to the city of Plantation, Florida, United States for a year, to protect her from future attacks.<ref name="Veja 2003"/>
In 1998, during adolescence, Wanessa dated the singer Leandro Scornavacca, a member of KLB. The relationship ended a year later when she moved to the United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entrevista: Aqui você saberá mais sobre os meninos KLB , kiko 21 , Leandro 19 e Bruno 16 . Os garotos foram entrevistados e não fugiram a nenhuma pergunta das fãs|url=http://www.oocities.org/faclubedoklb/entrevista.htm|work=OO Cities}}</ref> In 2000 she began a relationship with the actor Dado Dolabella, which lasted until 2002. In 2003 she had brief relationships with the actor Erik Marmo and with the singers Felipe Dylon and Rogério Flausino.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wanessa Camargo não esconde romance com Erik Marmo|url=http://www.terra.com.br/exclusivo/noticias/2003/04/23/034.htm|work=Terra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A vida é bela, e dela|url=http://revistaquem.globo.com/Quem/0,6993,EQG871018-2157,00.html|work=Revista Quem|access-date=30 March 2018|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210804/http://revistaquem.globo.com/Quem/0,6993,EQG871018-2157,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2004 also she dated the actor Rodrigo Prado for six months.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rodrigo Prado foi o genro mais querido de Zilú|url=http://www.terra.com.br/exclusivo/noticias/2003/02/24/009.htm|work=Terra}}</ref>
In 2003 Wanessa revealed in an interview for ''Veja'' magazine that she had not been a virgin for some time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://origin.veja.abril.com.br/260203/entrevista.html|title=Sou o oposto da Sandy|work=Veja|access-date=30 March 2018|archive-date=14 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914034255/http://origin.veja.abril.com.br/260203/entrevista.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Her parents did not know this and, days later, her father was surprised by the news in an interview.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com.br/exclusivo/noticias/2003/02/24/009.htm|title=Zezé di Camargo descobre que Wanessa não é mais virgem lendo revista|work=Terra}}</ref>
In 2005 she met Marcus Buaiz, businessman from Espírito Santo, and the couple married on 26 May 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/ilustrada/ult90u52859.shtml|title=Zezé aprova o novo namorado de Wanessa Camargo|work=Folha de S.Paulo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chic.ig.com.br/materias/434501-435000/434542/434542_1.html|title=O casamento de Wanessa Camargo e Marcus Buaiz|work=IG|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314083001/http://chic.ig.com.br/materias/434501-435000/434542/434542_1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://extra.globo.com/famosos/tudo-sobre-casamento-de-wanessa-camargo-416488.html|title=Tudo sobre o casamento de Wanessa Camargo|work=Globo|date=28 May 2007 }}</ref> On 18 June 2011 she announced her first pregnancy during an interview for the magazine ''Contigo!.'' José Marcus was born on 5 January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://contigo.abril.com.br/noticias/exclusivo-wanessa-esta-gravida-do-primeiro-filho|title=Wanessa está gravida de primeiro filho|work=Contigo|archive-date=2 September 2011|access-date=30 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902072109/http://contigo.abril.com.br/noticias/exclusivo-wanessa-esta-gravida-do-primeiro-filho|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="CR">{{cite web|url=http://www.band.com.br/entretenimento/famosos/noticia/?id=100000479167|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130507074444/http://www.band.com.br/entretenimento/famosos/noticia/?id=100000479167|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 May 2013|title=Wanessa e Marcus Buaiz apresentam o filho}}</ref> In December 2013 she announced she was pregnant again. Her second son, João Francisco, was born on 19 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.com.br/nasce-segundo-filho-de-wanessa/|title=Nasce segundo filho de Wanessa|work=Popline|date=19 June 2014 }}</ref>
==Activism== Wanessa is an ambassador for the NGO Fundação SOS Mata Atlântica, which is fighting for the preservation of the Atlantic Forest. Due to her efforts to promote the NGO and its goals, and her work for the clean-up of the Tietê River in São Paulo, she was awarded the 2007 Pro-Social Prize at the My Nick Awards event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mundonick.uol.com.br/canal/especiales/meus_premios/07/|title=Wanessa na Uol|publisher=Uol}}{{dead link|date=January 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> She also received the title of Personality of the Year and JK Jewel from Cicesp. In 2012, she donated a fee of $150,000 from an advertisement to Unicef.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribunahoje.com/noticia/14429/entretenimento/2012/01/11/wanessa-doa-r-150-mil-recebidos-por-propaganda-na-revista-com-foto-do-filho.html|title=Wanessa doa R$150 mil recebidos por propaganda na revista com foto do filho|archive-date=4 March 2016|access-date=30 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060741/http://www.tribunahoje.com/noticia/14429/entretenimento/2012/01/11/wanessa-doa-r-150-mil-recebidos-por-propaganda-na-revista-com-foto-do-filho.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2014, she donated a $50,000 fee from ''Caras'' magazine towards social projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.purepeople.com.br/noticia/wanessa-doa-cache-de-r-50-mil-recebido-de-revista-para-projetos-da-unicef_a22342/1#lt_source=external,manual|title=Wanessa doa cachê de R$50 mil recebido de revista para projetos da Unicef|date=27 June 2014 |publisher=Uol}}</ref> She also put on a virtual fundraising show as part of a fundraising campaign for a boy named Ryan, who suffers from Ondine syndrome.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.com.br/wanessa-faz-pocket-show-virtual-com-musicas-antigas/|title=Wanessa faz pocket show virtual com músicas antigas e nunca cantadas antes|date=19 December 2014 |publisher=Popline}}</ref> In December 2015, Wanessa was appointed a UN ambassador, committing herself to UNAIDS actions in response to HIV and discrimination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://odia.ig.com.br/diversao/celebridades/2015-12-03/wanessa-e-nomeada-embaixadora-da-onu-em-brasilia.html|title=Wanessa é nomeada embaixadora da ONU, em Brasília|publisher=O Dia}}</ref>
===LGBT advocacy=== In 2009, Wanessa became involved in LGBT causes and the fight for equal rights for all: "Every human being has the option of loving whoever he or she wants, regardless of their sexual choice. I think it's great, I do not see anything against being against people who make love, is ridiculous. It is a posture of society that no longer fits in today's time."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://virgula.uol.com.br/musica/pop/ser-contra-gente-que-faz-amor-e-ridiculo-diz-wanessa-sobre-gays-e-daniela-mercury/#img=1&galleryId=590276|title='Ser contra gente que faz amor é ridículo', diz Wanessa sobre gays e Daniela Mercury|archive-date=31 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131231010101/http://virgula.uol.com.br/musica/pop/ser%2Dcontra%2Dgente%2Dque%2Dfaz%2Damor%2De%2Dridiculo%2Ddiz%2Dwanessa%2Dsobre%2Dgays%2De%2Ddaniela%2Dmercury/#img%3D1%26galleryId%3D590276|publisher=UOL}}</ref> In 2011 and 2015, Wanessa performed at the 15th São Paulo Gay Pride Parade for audiences of 1 million people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riomusicconference.com.br/mercado/cantora-wanessa-faz-show-de-encerramento-na-parada-gay-de-sao-paulo/|title=Cantora Wanessa faz show de encerramento na 'Parada LGBT'|archive-date=25 December 2015|work=Rio Music Conference|access-date=30 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225184158/http://www.riomusicconference.com.br/mercado/cantora-wanessa-faz-show-de-encerramento-na-parada-gay-de-sao-paulo/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Parada Gay: 1 dia de festa para 364 de opressão, diz APOGLBT|work=Terra |url=http://noticias.terra.com.br/brasil/cidades/parada-gay-2015-1-dia-de-festa-para-364-de-opressao-diz-apoglbt,53bc34716c0ef66cc03c93bcfb87d57buzxpRCRD.html}}</ref>
After having her first child with businessman Marcus Buaiz, the singer was asked how she would react if her son was gay: "I look the best I can."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://paroutudo.com/2012/wanessa-entrevista-glad/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20151225050455/http://paroutudo.com/2012/wanessa-entrevista-glad/|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 December 2015|title=Wanessa responde como reagiria se tivesse um filho gay|publisher=Parou Tudo}}</ref> In 2013, she celebrated on social media the approval of law 4277, which recognized same-sex marriage in Brazil and has criticized Marco Feliciano's 'Gay Cure' project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibahia.com/detalhe/noticia/no-instagram-wanessa-camargo-mostra-apoio-ao-casamento-gay/?cHash=656838413a63b7095685accd90388eab|title=No Instagram, Wanessa Camargo mostra apoio ao casamento gay|date=11 July 2013 |publisher=iBahia}}</ref>
In 2015, Wanessa criticized opposition to adoption by homosexual couples: "A human being who says in the name of God that it is better for a child to be abandoned than to have two parents can not speak in the name of God. A lack of education and prejudice dictate what you are. God is in our hearts, in our actions, in the love of our neighbor, in compassion; love is God, love is greater than everything."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opovo.com.br/app/divirta-se/2015/04/28/noticiasdivirtase,3429580/wanessa-camargo-defende-o-publico-lgbt-e-ganha-apoio-de-daniela-mercur.shtml|title=Wanessa Camargo defende o público LGBT e ganha apoio de Daniela Mercury|publisher=O Povo|access-date=30 March 2018|archive-date=21 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321193342/http://www.opovo.com.br/app/divirta-se/2015/04/28/noticiasdivirtase,3429580/wanessa-camargo-defende-o-publico-lgbt-e-ganha-apoio-de-daniela-mercur.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Discography== {{Main|Wanessa discography}}
* ''Wanessa Camargo'' (2000) * ''Wanessa Camargo'' (2001) * ''Wanessa Camargo'' (2002) * ''W'' (2005) * ''Total'' (2007) * ''Meu Momento'' (2009) * ''DNA'' (2011) * ''33'' (2017)<ref>{{cite web|title=Wanessa Camargo – 33|url=https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/81148-wanessa-camargo-33.php|website=Album of The Year}}</ref> * ''Universo Invertido'' (2020) * ''Pai & Filha'' <small>(with Zezé di Camargo)</small> (2021)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pai & Filha – Wanessa Camargo |url=https://wanessacamargo.com.br/produto/pai-filha-cd/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |language=pt-BR}}</ref> * ''Livre'' (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Livre – Wanessa Camargo |url=https://wanessacamargo.com.br/produto/cd-livre/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |language=pt-BR}}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+Television ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2002–2004 | ''Jovens Tardes'' | TV host | |- | 2004 | ''Sítio do Picapau Amarelo'' | Diana Dechamps | Season 4 |- | 2004 | ''Quebrando a Rotina'' | rowspan="2" | Contestant | Season 2 |- | 2005 | ''Subindo a Serra'' | Season 1 |- | 2008 | ''High School Musical: A Seleção'' | Coach / Mentor | Episode: "Desafio das Duplas" |- | 2012 | ''Cheias de Charme'' | rowspan="2" | Herself | Episode: "September 6, 2012" |- | 2013 | ''Fábrica de Estrelas'' | Episode: "Segunda Etapa para Seleção da Nova Girl Band" |- | 2014 | ''Domingo da Gente'' | rowspan="2" | TV host | Episode: "January 26, 2014" |- | 2015 | ''Hora do Faro'' | Episode: "October 18, 2015"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entretenimento.r7.com/hora-do-faro/fotos/surpresa-rodrigo-faro-ganha-homenagem-de-aniversario-na-hora-do-faro-deste-domingo-18-16102015#!/foto/1|title=Surpresa! Rodrigo Faro ganha homenagem de aniversário na Hora do Faro deste domingo (18)|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806213010/http://entretenimento.r7.com/hora-do-faro/fotos/surpresa-rodrigo-faro-ganha-homenagem-de-aniversario-na-hora-do-faro-deste-domingo-18-16102015#!/foto/1|archive-date=6 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | 2015 | ''Peladão a Bordo'' | rowspan="2" | Coach / Mentor | Episode: "November 17, 2015"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acritica.com/channels/entretenimento/news/participantes-do-peladao-a-bordo-serao-anunciadas-nesta-terca-17|title=Participantes do 'Peladão a Bordo' serão anunciadas nesta terça (17)|work=UOL|access-date=2 February 2018|archive-date=30 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330143550/http://www.acritica.com/channels/entretenimento/news/participantes-do-peladao-a-bordo-serao-anunciadas-nesta-terca-17|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |2017–2018 |''Popstar'' |Episode: "August 13, 2017" Episode: "October 28, 2017"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-08-11 |title=Bancada de especialistas do 'PopStar' tem Wanessa Camargo e Solange Almeida |url=https://gshow.globo.com/realities/popstar/noticia/bancada-de-especialistas-do-popstar-tem-wanessa-camargo-e-solange-almeida.ghtml |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=gshow |language=pt-br}}</ref> |- |2018 |''Dra. Darci'' |Leandra |Episode: "A Concorrente" |- | rowspan="2" |2020 |''Wanessa em Terras Capixabas'' |TV Host<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Energia capixaba e muitas emoções no Especial Wanessa feat. Espírito Santo |url=https://portalredevitoria.com.br/tv-vitoria/energia-capixaba-e-muitas-emocoes-no-especial-wanessa-feat-espirito-santo-na-tv-vitoria-record-tv/ |access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref> |<ref name=":0" /> |- |''Wanessa feat. Espírito Santo'' |TV Host | |- |2021 |''Show dos Famosos'' |Contestant |Season 4, 2nd place |- |2021 |''É o Amor: Família Camargo'' |Herself |Documentary<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-02 |title=É o Amor: Zezé di Camargo e Wanessa vão estrelar reality na Netflix {{!}} Metrópoles |url=https://www.metropoles.com/entretenimento/musica/e-o-amor-zeze-di-camargo-e-wanessa-estrelarao-reality-na-netflix |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.metropoles.com |language=pt-BR}}</ref> |- |2022 |''Wanessa Sunset'' |TV Host |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitória |first=Folha |date=2021-12-21 |title=Programa especial de Wanessa Camargo será no horário nobre da TV Vitória/Record TV |url=https://www.folhavitoria.com.br/entretenimento/noticia/12/2021/programa-especial-de-wanessa-camargo-sera-no-horario-nobre-da-tv-vitoriarecord-tv |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Folha Vitória |language=pt-br}}</ref> |- | 2024 | ''Big Brother Brasil'' | Herself (Housemate) | Season 24<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-06 |title=Wanessa Camargo é participante do BBB 24 no grupo Camarote |url=https://gshow.globo.com/realities/bbb/bbb-24/big-day/noticia/wanessa-camargo-e-participante-do-bbb-24-no-grupo-camarote.ghtml |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=gshow |language=pt-br}}</ref> |}
{| class="wikitable sortable" |+Film ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2001 | ''Xuxa e os Duendes'' | Fairy Mel | |- <!-- Não adicione Socialmente Correto ou S.O.S. Cupido, são curtas-metragens cancelados, como explica o texto --> | 2004 | ''Cine Gibi'' | Herself | |- | 2010 | ''High School Musical: O Desafio'' | Herself | |- | 2016 | ''Sing'' | Ash | Brazilian Dubbing<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinema.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2016/11/09/sandy-wanessa-e-fiuk-competem-em-concurso-de-canto-na-animacao-sing.htm|title=Sandy, Wanessa e Fiuk "competem" em concurso de canto na animação "Sing"|work=UOL|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> |- |2021 |''Sing 2'' |Ash |Brazilian Dubbing<ref>{{Cite web |last=Torres |first=Leonardo |date=2021-11-03 |title=Sing 2: Sandy, Wanessa, Any Gabrielly, Lexa e Fiuk são dubladores {{!}} |url=https://portalpopline.com.br/sing-2-sandy-wanessa-any-gabrielly-lexa-fiuk-dubladores/ |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=POPline |language=pt-BR}}</ref> |}
{| class="wikitable sortable" |+Web ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2009 | ''Dossiê Wanessa'' | Herself | Web-documentary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portalpopline.com.br/wanessa-camargo-estreia-reality-show-online-assista-dossie-wanessa/|title=Wanessa Camargo estreia reality show online, assista "Dossiê Wanessa"!|work=Popline|date=June 2009 |access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref> |}
==Concerts==
===Tours=== * Apaixonada Tour {{small|(2001–2002)}} * Turnê Olympia {{small|(2003)}} * Transparente Tour {{small|(2003–04)}} * W in Tour... Era Uma Vez {{small|(2006–2007)}} * Total Tour {{small|(2008–09)}} * Meu Momento Tour {{small|(2009–10)}} * DNA Tour {{small|(2012–15)}} * 33 Tour {{small|(2016–18)}} * Wanessa Camargo Tour {{small|(2018)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.leiaja.com/blogs/2018/03/08/wanessa-camargo-anuncia-nova-turne|publisher=Folha Max|title=Wanessa Camargo troca pop pela música sertaneja|access-date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
===Promotional=== * ''Pai e Filha'' {{small|(2007) (with Zezé Di Camargo)}} * Turnê Balada {{small|(2010–2011)}} * W15 Tour {{small|(2015)}}
==References== {{reflist}} {{Commons category|Wanessa Camargo}}
==External links== *[http://www.wanessacamargo.com.br Official Website] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20070623104312/http://wanessa.camargo.blog.uol.com.br/ Official Blog] *[http://www.paiefilha.com "Pai e Filha" ("Father and Daughter") Tour Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227161241/http://www.paiefilha.com/ |date=27 December 2007 }} *[http://www.wanessa24hrs.globolog.com.br Wanessa Camargo 24hrs]
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