Milena Victoria Warthon Tamariz, professionally known as Milena Warthon, is a Peruvian singer-songwriter who has redefined the music landscape with her pioneering fusion of pop and Andean traditions, coining the genre pop andino.
She draws deeply from her heritage to craft songs that celebrate cultural roots, personal growth, and emotional intimacy.
Early Life and Education
Milena Victoria Warthon Tamariz was born on March 21, 2000, in Lima, Peru, to parents whose names are unknown.
She grew up with no publicly known siblings.
At age eight, she performed “What I’ve Been Looking For” from High School Musical at school, boosting her confidence.
Milena finished secondary school around 15 and enrolled at the University of Lima, starting in music before switching to communication studies.
She is of Peruvian Andean ethnicity, though she keeps her religious beliefs private.
Career
Milena Warthon began her career at 15 by posting covers online, debuting with Gian Marco’s “Tú y yo” in February 2018 after her parents connected her with a vocal coach.
That June, she fused reggae and huayno on the competition Los Cuatro Finalistas, earning praise but not advancing, which sharpened her unique sound.
In 2019, she released singles like “Poco a Poco” and “Ésta Soy Yo,” alongside her debut EP Déjame Contarte in December, blending pop covers with originals that hinted at her Andean influences and quickly built a dedicated online following through heartfelt, genre-bending tracks.
Warthon’s profile soared in 2021 with “Agua de Mar,” a sultry pop-huayno track that hit number one on Spotify Peru’s viral list, followed by her appearance on La Voz Perú where her fusion rendition of Shakira’s “Suerte” turned heads despite facing bias over her Andean features.
She launched her clothing brand Pop Andino by Milena Warthon that year, tying fashion to her musical ethos, and in 2022 dropped “Warmisitay,” an homage to her grandmother filmed in Yungay, Ancash, which captured Quechua-Spanish lyrics celebrating Andean womanhood and set the stage for her international push.
Warthon’s debut album Pop Andino arrived in May 2023, a 15-track exploration of her childhood, fears, and roots narrated in part by her grandmother Teresita, featuring standouts like “Maravilloso,” “Más Allá,” and “La Nena” that fused electronic beats with traditional instruments for a fresh take on folklore.
Her Viña del Mar folklore win that February with “Warmisitay” earned the Silver Seagull, amplifying her voice for racialized Latin American women and leading to sold-out tours across Peru and Latin America, where her pollera-clad performances ignite cultural pride and emotional connection.
Personal Life
Milena Warthon maintains a private romantic life with no verified partners or children known to the public, allowing her focus to stay on family ties and cultural advocacy.
Discography
Déjame Contarte (EP, 2019)
Pop Andino (2023)
Warmisitay (2022)
La Nena (2023)
Agua de Mar (2021)
Net Worth
Milena Warthon has an estimated net worth of $3.03 million.
Her financial foundation rests on streaming royalties from hits like “Agua de Mar” and her Pop Andino album, bolstered by live tour revenues from festivals such as Viña del Mar and brand tie-ins with her clothing line.
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