8 Things You Didn’t Know About Maluma

Maluma, a Colombian singer, composer, and actor, was born on January 28, 1984. Maluma was raised alongside his older sister Manuela after being born to Marlli Arias and Luis Londoo.

For his huge fan following we’ve gathered some unknown facts that’ll surely pique your interest

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Maluma

1. Wants To Be A Soccer Star

Maluma had always wanted to be a soccer player till he was about 16 years old. Then he discovered music, and his aspirations transformed overnight. It wasn’t easy telling his parents about his change of mind, but as he told Caras, they finally came to accept it. ^[1]

2. Became Famous Overnight

Magia, his debut studio album, was published in 2012. The album went gold in Maluma’s native Columbia and featured numerous massively hit songs, including “Farandulera,” “Loco,” “Obsesi3n,” “Magia,” “Pasarla Bien,” and “Miss Independent”.  A year later Maluma released “La Temperatura”: the single went viral, giving Maluma his breakthrough entry on the US charts and pushes his career to new heights. ^[2]

3. Maluma’s Real Name

Maluma was not born with the surname Maluma. Juan Luis Londoo Arias was born on January 28, 1994. Juan became Maluma about 15 years later after deciding to follow in the footsteps of Cher, Madonna, Elvis, and others by going by just one name. ^[3]

4. His Music Inspiration

In terms of music, it was actually his grandfather who influenced him the most. Maluma used to spend days at his grandparent’s house as a child, listening to as many salsa records as he could.

5. His Idol In Music Industry

Maluma has already collaborated with a number of music superstars, including Shakira, Marc Anthony, and Madonna. But there is one legend he has yet to work with… Although, if he has his way, it will only be a matter of time. “I want to work with Justin Timberlake!” he told Esquire.

6. Quite Popular On Social Media

Money does not create the man, but in 2020, social media does. Even if we ignore Maluma’s Superbowl commercial, Latin Grammy, and enormous singles, it’s clear from his social media following that he’s a major league celebrity. 

7. Winner Of Grammy

In 2013, he received the ultimate honour of a Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist. He’s since won numerous other awards, including the El Premio ASCAP for Songwriter of the Year. ^[4]

8. Branchingout Into Acting

He is, however, trying to support music with some side acting. His debut film role was in the romance comedy Marry Me… And with Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Sarah Silverman, John Bradley, Michelle Buteau, and Chloe Coleman among his co-stars, he couldn’t have chosen a better way to get started. ^[5]