Nelly Furtado was born on December 2, 1978, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She is the daughter of a Portuguese father, Antonio Furtado, and a Canadian mother, Cristal Furtado. Growing up in a bilingual household, Nelly was exposed to both English and Portuguese from an early age. This multilingual background would later influence her music, as she often incorporates different languages and cultural references into her songs.
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Nelly Furtado |
| Date of Birth | December 2, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Ethnicity | Portuguese-Canadian |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, Folk |
| Years Active | 1996 – Present |
| Notable Albums | Whoa, Nelly!, Folklore, Loose |
