Becky G: 5 Surprising Facts You Might Not Know About the Latina Superstar

With her catchy songs, charisma on stage, and fun personality, Becky G has earned the heart of her fans.

Becky G, whose real name is Rebecca Marie Gomez, began her career in the entertainment industry at the age of nine years old. She started to gain recognition in 2011 after she began posting videos of herself covering popular songs.

With her talent and skills in music, she was able to collaborate with several artists such as Cher Lloyd, Will.i.am., and Cody Simpson.

5 Facts You Might Not Know About Becky G

However, Becky G is a girl who wears many hats. Here is a list of facts you might not know about the Latina Superstar.

Becky G is a Latina From the U.S.

Becky G's grandparents are both from Mexico and emigrated to the U.S. Despite being a full-blooded Mexican, Becky G was born in Inglewood, California. She is part of the second generation of her family that was born in the United States.

Growing up, she experienced bullying, prompting her to be home-schooled instead of going to her in-person classes. She claimed that she experienced being jumped by multiple girls while she was in the restroom.

She Began Making Music at Age 11

Becky G can be considered a musical genius because she wrote her first song at the age of 11. She then learned to play the guitar at the age of 13.

Her career was catapulted when one of her several cover songs, which was posted on YouTube, caught the attention of producer, Luke. This opportunity made Becky G sign with RCA records. Her first EP entitled "Play it Again" was released in 2013.

Her talent also made her tour with several singers such as Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, and Fifth Harmony.

Becky G is a J Lo Fan

Just like other singers, Becky G has also her role model and idol in the music industry. Hers is Latina pop diva Jennifer Lopez.

Becky remixed J Lo's song "Jenny From The Block," and the Latina pop diva even made a cameo in its music video.

"The night I recorded it, they sent it over to J Lo. She listened to it, and a few days later showed up at the recording studio. We got to hang out. She brought the song and asked to be in the video. She even asked if our outfits would go together," Becky G previously told Elle.

Becky G is an Actress

Aside from being a singer and performer, Becky G is also an actress. Some of her notable roles were the Yellow Ranger in the 2017 film "Power Rangers." She also became a part of the 2008 short film, "El Tux."

Becky G Loves Her Tooth Gap

Becky G is also proud of her tooth gap, which became part of her image. In an interview, she noted that she will never get rid of it, asking why should she change herself to be what everybody wants her to be even though she is content with who she is at present.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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