Maluma

Juan Luis Londoño Arias, who’s more known by his stage name Maluma, is a Columbian singer and songwriter. He achieved career breakthrough and wide recognition through his second studio album, Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy (2015).

His success and popularity is boosted even further due to his following releases, such as Chantaje feat. Shakira (2017), Felices Los 4 (2018), Borro Cassette (2016), and Vente Pa’Ca feat. Ricky Martin (2016).

Career

Maluma developed his interest in music in his early teenage years. When he was in high school, this singer entered local singing competitions.

In 2010, he started recording singles. One of the singles Farandulera led him to sign a contract with Sony Music Colombia.

His first album Magia was released in 2012. The single in the album titled Miss Independent reached the top five songs on the Colombian National-Report songs chart.

His breakthrough was releasing a single with Eli Palacios named La Temperatura. It entered top rank on the Billboard charts.

He continued creating milestones in his career. In 2014, Maluma recorded a song for the 2014 FIFA World Cup called Olé Brazil with Elvis Crespo.

He also became one of the judges on The Voice Kid, along with Andrés Cepeda and Fanny Lu. In 2019, he performed with Madonna at the Billboard Music Awards.

Throughout his career, he won many prestigious awards, such as Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin Grammy Award, and MTV Europe Music Awards.

Profile

Full name: Juan Luis Londoño Arias
Stage name: Maluma
Nickname: Maluma Baby
Birthday: January 28, 1994
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Nationality: Columbian
Religion: Catholic
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Education: Hontanares School
Hobbies: Singing, playing football
Facebook: @MALUMAMUSIK
Twitter: @maluma
Instagram: @maluma
TikTok: @malumaoficial
YouTube: Maluma Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 176 cm (5’10″)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 42-33-15 (Bust -42, Waist -33, and Arms -15 inches)
Shoe Size: 10 (US)

Family

Father: Luis Londoño
Mother: Marlli Arias
Brother: –
Sister: Manuela Londoño Arias

Girlfriend & Dating History

Belinda

Maluma sparked dating rumors with Belinda, who’s a Spanish-Mexican singer, in around 2015. According to media reports, they met on the set of La Voz Kids Colombia.

The pair were allegedly spotted together multiple times, but they have never acknowledged the speculations.

In fact, he refuted the rumors on an interview with a magazine, even though he admitted that “she’s one of the most beautiful women [he’s] ever seen.”

Anitta

He was rumored to date Anitta in May 2017, after performing “Sim Ou Não” together and kiss by the end of the song.

However, Anitta’s reportedly dating rapper Tyga around that time.

Neither of them has commented about their alleged romance or the kiss.

Natalia Barulich

Maluma started to build a romantic relationship with Natalia Barulich, who’s a Cuban-Croatian model, in 2018. Previously, they met at the filming set of Felices los 4 (2017), which she starred in.

He personally confirmed their relationship in early 2018 during an interview as well as revealing how he liked her company and how she gave him supports and love.

Throughout their one-year relationship, they were seen together multiple times.

Unfortunately, they officially separated in October 2019.

In a podcast titled Evolve, she revealed that the split happened because the relationship was to “toxic” for her, which caused her to develop certain negative feelings.

Susana Gomez

Dating rumors between Maluma and Susana Gomez, who’s a Colombian architect and interior designer, started to surface in 2020 as they were seen being physically close in public.

He shared a blurry photo on his Instagram page in December 2021 that showed a figure of unknown woman. Fans speculated that the woman in question is Susana.

Net Worth

Maluma’s net worth is estimated to be anywhere between $12 million to $22 million by multiple sources. His primary source of income is his jobs as a musician in the America Latin entertainment industry.

Controversies

Walked Out of an Interview Due to Question About Qatar Human Rights

In an live television interview, Maluma left after the interviewer brought out the potential accusations of whitewashing human right abuses in Watar.

The question was asked due to his involvement in the official FIFA Qatar World Cup anthem alongside Nicki Minaj and Myriam Fares, inquiring if he has any problem with human right violations that happened in the country.

Maluma responded by stating it was a matter that he couldn’t resolve himself, followed by statement to “enjoy life, enjoy soccer”.

Facts

The name Maluma is the combination of his family members’ names.
His close friends and family call him JL.
Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Héctor Lavoe are his biggest musical influences.
Gold is Maluma’s favorite color.
This singer identifies himself as an old soul.
When he’s in his country, he likes spending time with his family, friends, horses, and dogs.
He loves eating sushi.
His favorite fashion item is accessories.
Kendall Jenner is Maluma’s celebrity crush.
He would be a soccer player if he weren’t a singer.
One of his tattoos is on March 25, 2018, when he performed at Madison Square Garden.
He joined Equidad Sports Club and the teams Atletico Nacional in his middle school.
He was trained to become a soccer player, but then he was injured.
His uncle gave him a chance to record his song as his 15th birthday gift.
In 2016, his song with other singers titled Cuatro Babys got controversy as the lyrics sound to objectify women.
TC Candler named him as one of the most handsome faces in 2017 and 2018.
He dated a Croatian-Cuban model Natalia Barulich, but the couple broke up in 2019.
Maluma was assumed to date Susana Gómez in August 2020.
At that time, the woman was still someone else’s wife.
In 2020, Forbes magazine listed him in its 30 Under 30 – Music list.
In January 2021, he announced via his Instagram that her girlfriend was pregnant.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Encanto (2021), as Mariano (voice)

TV Series

Marry Me (Peacock Premium ⏐ 2022), as Bastian

TV Shows

Mi Selección Colombia (Apple TV+ ⏐ 2022), as himself (narrator)
12 Hours With (Facebook Watch ⏐ 2021), as himself
Lo Que Era, Lo Que Soy, Lo Que Seré (YouTube Premium ⏐ 2019), as himself
X (The Film) (Prime Video México ⏐ 2017), as himself
La Voz Kids México (Azteca Uno ⏐ 2017), as himself (coach)
La Voz… México (TV Azteca ⏐ 2017–2018), as himself (coach)
Despertar contigo (Canal de las Estrellas ⏐ 2016), as himself
2014 Kids’ Choice Awards Colombia (Nickelodeon Latin America ⏐ 2014), as himself (main presenter)
La Voz Colombia (Caracol TV ⏐ 2014–2015), as himself (coach)

Quotes

“I don’t think a reggaeton song will break again like ‘Gasolina’ did.”

“People should focus on my foundation, my projects, and everything positive and important that I am doing in Latin America and the around the world.”

“I’m still going to sing these songs because trap is a type of music very popular in the streets, and people want to hear it.”

“I am not gay; I don’t have a relationship with Ricky Martin.”

“I am a man who is noble. I have a good heart, but at the same time, I’m a little malicioso. There’s no way of hiding that side.”

“It’s not only about the material things – I also have a spiritual side.”

“In Colombia, we have a lot of passion.”

“Everyone knows I’m a huge fan of Chris Brown and Justin Timberlake. For me, it would be more than an honor to work with these talented musicians.”

“We work a lot, and we have a lot of discipline because we are really tired that people know Colombia as a violent country. We just want to change that face of the country, and the music that we’re doing is the music that people want, that people love.”

“I was born in the technology era.”

“I want to take a more international direction with my career.”

Pics of Maluma

1. This singer wears a casual white shirt and jeans

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2. He looks cool with the sunglasses

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3. Let’s chill at home with Maluma

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4. This singer seems like a snow prince

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5. The pastel purple sweater is cute on him

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FAQs

Who is Maluma?

He is a Columbian singer and songwriter.

Who is Maluma’s real name?

His real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias.

What makes Maluma famous?

He got famous through his second studio album, Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy (2015) followed by hits such as Chantaje feat. Shakira (2017), Felices Los 4 (2018), Borro Cassette (2016), and Vente Pa’Ca feat. Ricky Martin (2016).