| Kiara | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Name: | Gloria Sabrina Gómez Delgado |
| Birth Date: | 1962 5, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | Barquisimeto, Venezuela |
| Genre: | Latin pop |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Years Active: | 1987–present |
| Label: | Rodven |
Gloria Sabrina Gómez Delgado (born May 14, 1962) is a Venezuelan singer, composer, actress, lawyer and TV presenter known by her professional name Kiara.[1] [2]
Kiara was born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. She took her first steps into the entertainment world when she joined her school choir, but because of her distinctive, powerful voice, the rest of the members didn't feel she blended in well and wasn't allowed to stay in their musical ensemble. However, her love for music remained a part of her life and she would constantly sing for her friends, backed up with a guitar. After graduating from UCAB's law school in Caracas, she decided to pursue a recording career.
One day, a friend talked her into recording a demo tape and submitting it to the two biggest record labels, Sonografica and SonoRodven in Venezuela. At first, she was to be signed to Sonografica. But a coincidental interaction with famous singer, songwriter and producer Rudy La Scala changed it all. As Kiara explains, her visual and singing caught the attention of La Scala. He immediately showed her how impressed he was with her and wanted her to sing the songs he had written. She accepted to record and produce with La Scala and was quickly signed to SonoRodven for the recording of her debut album in 1987. Before the album's release, she was told she had to pick a stage name out of five options that were presented to her. She was going to use her actual name Sabrina, but the company thought it would lead to confusion with Italian singer Sabrina. The name Kiara was presented to her and she immediately picked it, as it is from a Venezuelan native (indigenous) Princess from the state of Yaracuy, not too far from where the singer was born.
In over 20 years, she has recorded six successful studio albums exploring different genres such as Latin pop, rock, ballads and even boleros. She also performed in some of the most important musical events in Latin America, including the Viña del Mar International Song Festival.
Besides her singing career, she has acted in several telenovelas in various Latin American countries, hosted different TV shows and even coached contestants on televised singing competitions.[3]
| Year | Album | Singles | |
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| 1987 | Kiara |
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| 1990 | Buscando Pelea |
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| 1992 | Como Un Huracán |
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| 1995 | Luna De Plata |
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| 1997 | Corazón De Contrabando |
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| 2002 | Amores Perdidos |
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| 2010 | Como La Primera Vez |
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| Year | Song | Hot Latin Songs | Latin Pop Airplay | Album | |
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| 1988 | "Que Bello" | 31 | style="text-align:center;" | - | Kiara |
| 1989 | "Deskarado" | 34 | style="text-align:center;" | - | |
| 1990 | "Tesoro Mío (with Guillermo Dávila)" | 3 | style="text-align:center;" | - | Non-album track |
| 1990 | "Con Mi Cara Tan Lavada" | 35 | style="text-align:center;" | - | Buscando Pelea |
| 1991 | "De Nuevo Estoy Temblando" | 28 | style="text-align:center;" | - | |
| 1992 | "Libérame" | 19 | style="text-align:center;" | - | Como Un Huracán |
| 1993 | "Que Suba La Temperatura" | 21 | style="text-align:center;" | - | |
| 1995 | "Luna De Plata (My One And Only)" | 26 | 2 | Luna De Plata | |
| 1995 | "Nadie Como Tu" | style="text-align:center;" | - | 13 |
The song Luna De Plata (My One And Only) was originally recorded by Thomas Anders (of Modern Talking fame) in 1992 on his album Down on Sunset.