★ HOW OLD IS NELLY FURTADO?
Nelly Furtado is 47 years old, born December 2, 1978 in PT · Sagittarius.
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About
Nelly Furtado turned genre-jumping pop into a 45-million-record empire. Born in 1978, the Canadian singer rose to prominence with her 2000 debut Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned the Grammy-winning single "I'm Like a Bird". Her third album, Loose (2006), became a global phenomenon, producing four worldwide hits including "Promiscuous" with Timbaland and "Say It Right". A Sagittarius known for reinvention across trip hop, folk, and Spanish-language records.
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Biography
Nelly Kim Furtado emerged as one of Canada's most successful artists by blending genre experimentation with mainstream accessibility. Her 2000 debut Whoa, Nelly! anchored itself in trip hop and spawned back-to-back chart victories: "I'm Like a Bird" won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, while "Turn Off the Light" cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow-up Folklore (2003) took a folk turn rooted in her Portuguese heritage but underperformed commercially, setting up her definitive reinvention.
Loose (2006) redefined her career, selling over 10 million copies worldwide and ranking among the 21st century's best-selling albums. The album's four singles—"Promiscuous" featuring Timbaland, "Maneater", "Say It Right", and "All Good Things (Come to an End)"—all reached number one globally, establishing her as a crossover force. She extended this run with features on Timbaland's "Give It to Me" (2007) and a European duet with James Morrison, "Broken Strings" (2008).
Post-2006, Furtado diversified further: Mi Plan (2009), a Spanish-language album, earned a Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album, followed by The Spirit Indestructible (2012). After establishing her own label, Nelstar Entertainment, she released The Ride (2017) and 7 (2024) as an independent artist. Her accolades span one Grammy, one Latin Grammy, ten Juno Awards, and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame; she was appointed Commander of the Order of Prince Henry in 2014. Born December 2, a Sagittarius, Furtado embodies Life Path 3 energy—creative restlessness that refuses a single sound.
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Trivia
- "I'm Like a Bird", her debut single, earned a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
- Loose (2006) sold over 10 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
- She was appointed Commander of the Order of Prince Henry in 2014 and holds a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
- She has received seven Grammy nominations but won only one Grammy Award.
- Her Spanish-language album Mi Plan (2009) won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Nelly Furtado gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Nelly Furtado?
- Nelly Furtado is 47 years old (born December 2, 1978).
- When is Nelly Furtado's birthday?
- Nelly Furtado was born on December 2, 1978.
- What is Nelly Furtado's zodiac sign?
- Nelly Furtado is a Sagittarius, born December 2, 1978.
- What is Nelly Furtado's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Nelly Furtado was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Nelly Furtado from?
- Nelly Furtado is from PT.
- What does Nelly Furtado do?
- Nelly Furtado is a actor.
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