Introduction
Daniela Luján (Spanish pronunciation: [daˈnjela luˈxan]; born Daniela Barrios Rodriguez, 5 April 1988) is a Mexican pop singer and actress.
Biography
Born on 5 April 1988, to Miguel Barrios Luján and Amalia Rodríguez Gómez, she is the youngest of three daughters. She started her artistic career at the age of five when she played on the show Plaza Sésamo (the Mexican version of Sesame Street). She shot to fame in 1996 with the telenovela Luz Clarita, where Daniela played the main character, seven-year-old Luz Clarita. Daniela went on to star in other telenovelas like El diario de Daniela and Cómplices al rescate replacing Belinda as Mariana y Silvana, after Belinda dropped out of the show. She also contributed to the soundtracks for the telenovelas. She has released two solo albums, one in 1999 titled Por un mundo mejor ("For a better world") and the other in 2001 titled Corazón.com ("Heart.com").
In 2004, she signed a contract with Menudo creator Edgardo Díaz, who is now in charge of her singing career.
In February 2017, she returned to Univision to become the captain of Pequeños Gigantes USA.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Plaza Sésamo | María | Acting debut | |
| 1995 | La Dueña | Regina (young) | Special appearance | |
| 1996–1997 | Luz Clarita | Luz Clarita | Main role | |
| 1998–1999 | El diario de Daniela | Daniela 'Dani' Monroy | Main role | |
| 2000 | Primer amor... a mil por hora | Sabrina Luna Guerra | Supporting role | |
| 2002 | Cómplices Al Rescate | Mariana Cantú / Silvana del Valle Ontiveros #2 | Main role | |
| 2007 | Una familia de diez | Gaby del Valle | Main role | |
| 2009 | La rosa de Guadalupe | Special guest | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | Sortilegio | Lisette Albarrán | Supporting role | |
| 2013 | De que te quiero, te quiero | Karina Montiel | Supporting role | |
| 2011, 2014 | Como dice el dicho | Ingrid / Claudia | 2 episodes | |
| 2017 | Pequeños Gigantes USA | Herself | Captain |
Stage
- Verdad O Reto (2016)
- Carrie El Musical (2016)
- Una Familia de Diez (2014-2016)
- Cenicienta el musical (2010). Teatro Libanés
- Wicked (2010) - Nessarose
- Camisa de fuerza (2009–2010)
- Cuentos para un día de sol (2009)
- Radio patito (2009)
- Vaselina (Mexican version of Grease) (2006) - Licha
- Centella, tierra de magia y estrellas (2005) - Princesa Catite
- En dónde está el Mago de Oz
- Ariel, una historia de mar
- Caperucita Roja - Caperucita Roja
- El sueño de una Flor
Film
- Sobre Tus Huellas - Carolina (2017)
- Trolls - DJ Suki - Voice Role (Latin American Dub) (2016)
- Angelito Mio - María De Las Estrellas (1998)
- Entre Pancho Villa y Una Mujer Desnuda - Danny - (Participation) (1995)
Host
- Ritmo y Sabor (2004)
- Generación del Milenio (2002)
- Alebrije Kids (2002)
Discography
Albums
| Album information |
|---|
Tanta Mujer
|
Por Un Mundo Mejor
|
Corazón.com
|
Soundtracks
- 1997: La Luz más Clarita
- 1999: Angelito mío
- 1999: El diario de Daniela
- 2002: Cómplices al rescate, el gran final