Martina Stoessel, known professionally as Tini, is a multifaceted Argentine artist born on March 21, 1997. She began her journey in the entertainment industry as a child actress, gaining recognition for her role in the popular Argentine children's television series Patito Feo in 2007. However, it was her title role in the Disney Channel Latin America telenovela Violetta from 2012 to 2015 that catapulted her to international fame, establishing her as a beloved teen idol.
In 2015, Tini made history by becoming the first Argentine artist to sign with Hollywood Records. She adopted her stage name and released her self-titled debut studio album in 2016, which quickly soared to number one in Argentina and made waves across various European charts. Following this success, she signed with Universal Music Latino and released her second album, Quiero Volver, in 2018, further solidifying her status in the Latin pop scene.
With a shift in musical style, Tini embraced reggaeton with her 2020 album Tini Tini Tini, which became the best-selling album by a woman in Argentina and achieved double diamond certification from CAPIF. Her latest work, Cupido, released in 2023, showcased her versatility by blending urbano and cumbia styles, featuring chart-topping hits that made her the first Argentine woman to chart on the Billboard Global 200.
Beyond her music career, Tini has lent her voice to characters in animated films like Monsters University and UglyDolls. She has also made her mark on television as a judge on The Voice in both Argentina and Spain, and she is set to lead the drama miniseries Breakdown in 2025. With numerous accolades, including five Gardel Awards and recognition as one of the most influential women in Argentina, Tini continues to inspire and innovate in the Latin music industry.