Lina Pereira dos Santos also known as Linn da Quebrada is a bold Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist, celebrated for her unapologetic exploration of Black trans identity through music and performance.
Early Life and Education
Linn da Quebrada is a bold Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist.
She was born on July 18, 1990, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Raised by Mr and Mrs Pereira in a Jehovah’s Witnesses household amid the city’s peripheral zones, she navigated a strict religious upbringing that later clashed with her emerging identity.
Her Brazilian heritage of African descent shaped a resilient outlook, though formal education details remain private.
Early immersion in theatre and body performance ignited her artistic drive, steering her toward self-expression over traditional schooling.
Career
Linn da Quebrada first gained traction in 2016 with the viral funk track “Enviadescer,” a sharp critique of cisgender norms that marked her as a rising force in queer music.
She released her debut album Pajubá in 2017, an “afro-funk-vogue” project crowdfunded to celebrate trans resilience, followed by Trava Línguas in 2021, blending provocative lyrics with dance rhythms.
As an actress, she debuted in the documentary Bixa Travesty (2018), earning a Teddy Award at Berlinale, and starred in Corpo Elétrico (2017) and Manhãs de Setembro (2021).
Her television presence includes co-hosting TransMissão on Canal Brasil from 2021 and competing on Big Brother Brasil 22 in 2022, where she sparked national dialogues on trans rights.
Recent works feature collaborations like “Oração (Pense & Dance)” and advocacy through performances at global festivals.
Awards and Nominations
2018 – Teddy Award: Best Documentary (Bixa Travesty).
2021 – Multishow Brazilian Music Award: Best Song (“Mulher Trans É Mais”).
Nominated for Latin Grammy (Best Urban Music Album, 2018) and APCA Award for acting.
Personal Life
Linn da Quebrada, 35, is a bold Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist.
She identifies as a Black trans woman, having transitioned from her birth name Júnior, a process detailed in her art and interviews.
Single with no children, she embraces fluidity in relationships, often highlighting themes of self-love and queer kinship.
At 5 feet 7 inches, she channels energy into activism, therapy, and quiet reflections amid São Paulo’s vibrant streets.
Net Worth
Linn da Quebrada, is a bold Brazilian singer, songwriter, actress, and activist.
Her net worth stands at an estimated $2 million USD, drawn from album sales, streaming royalties, acting roles, and advocacy partnerships.
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