Any Gabrielly Rolim Soares (born October 9, 2002)[1][2](Portuguese:[ɐ̃ˈniɡabɾiˈɛli]) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and model. Born in Guarulhos, São Paulo, she began dancing at a young age and performed at some of the city's theaters while attending the São Paulo Municipal Ballet School. In 2013, she made her debut playing young Nala in the musical The Lion King. Her big break came in 2016 when she was chosen as the voice of Disney Princess Moana Waialiki on the Brazilian version of the animated film Moana. In addition to her voice acting work, Any Gabrielly also recorded a few songs for the film's soundtrack, including "Saber Quem Sou," the Portuguese version of the track "How Far I'll Go." Over the next few years, she represented Brazil in the global pop group Now United. The group's hits include the singles "Summer in the City" (2017) and "Paraná" (2019), as well as the musical Love, Love, Love (2021).[3][4] In 2022 she left the group to focus on her solo career, managed by Simon Fuller.[5][6]
Career
Gabrielly's singing talent was first noticed by her family at the age of six, especially by her aunt Laura Carolina, a judge on the Brazilian reality show Canta Comigo.[citation needed]
At the age of eight, Gabrielly attended the São Paulo Municipal Ballet School, performing at the Grande Otelo, Cacilda Becker and Teatro Municipal theaters.[7]
2013–2015: Debut in Broadway musical and first works on TV
At the age of nine, Gabrielly was chosen to be one of the young Nalas in the São Paulo staging of The Lion King.[8] The production had a long audition process divided into five stages, added to a 15-day workshop, from which Any came out approved and willing to live a new routine, which would involve three months of rehearsals from Monday to Saturday and, after the debut, a season of presentations twice a week.[9]
In 2015, Gabrielly recorded the series Boo! A Call for Adventure,[10] playing the nerd Chica.[11]
2016–2022: Moana,Now United and MPN
After auditioning in July 2016, Gabrielly debuted as a voice actress in the Brazilian version of the animation Moana,[12][13] dubbing the title character and the first Polynesian Disney Princess, Moana Waialiki.[14][15] The film had Any recording some songs, including the local version of "How Far I'll Go", "Saber Quem Sou".[16][17] She followed it by dubbing Jade Alleyne's character Kaylee in the Brazilian version of The Lodge.
On November 14, 2017, Gabrielly's name was revealed as one of the members of the global pop group Now United, being the sixth until then.[18][19] In December of the same year, the group Now United released their first single, "Summer in the City".[20][21][22] In June 2019, the music video for "Paraná" was released by Now United, where Any stands out.[23] And in September of the same year the song "Legends" was released on digital platforms,[24] where Any is also the most prominent, the song has a Portuguese version called "Lendas",[25] released in November 2019 on the eve of Now United's Dreams Come True Tour.
On September 22, 2022, Gabrielly announced in an interview with Rolling Stone, her departure from the musical group Now United to pursue a solo career.[5]
2023–present: Solo career
On April 4, 2023, Any Gabrielly signed a recording contract with Republic Records for the release of her work as a solo artist.[28]
On August 12, 2024, Any Gabrielly announced her debut solo single titled "Sweat", which was released on August 23.[29] On 25 October, Any Gabrielly released "Waste Your Love".
At 17 years old, Any Gabrielly was the first Brazilian in history to be identified at MTV's Video Music Awards. She competed for the Best Group award with Now United.[59][60][61]
