Anahí Biography: Husband, Children, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings, Albums

Anahí Giovanna Puente Portilla, known mononymously as Anahí, is a Mexican singer-songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur who rose to international fame as Mia Colucci in the hit telenovela Rebelde (2004–2006) and as a member of the Latin Grammy-nominated pop group RBD.

With a career spanning over three decades, she has sold over 5 million albums as a solo artist and contributed to RBD’s 15 million record sales worldwide.

Anahí’s multifaceted career includes acting in telenovelas like Primer Amor… A Mil por Hora (2000), releasing successful albums such as Mi Delirio (2009) and Inesperado (2016), and engaging in philanthropy as a Non-Violence Ambassador.

Profile

• Full Name: Anahí Giovanna Puente Portilla
• Stage Name: Anahí
• Born: May 14, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur
• Height: 1.63m
• Parents: Enrique Puente, María del Consuelo “Marichelo” Portilla
• Siblings: Marichelo Puente, Diana Puente Hidalgo
• Spouse: Manuel Velasco Coello (m. 2015)
• Children: Manuel Velasco Puente, Emiliano Velasco Puente
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Anahí Giovanna Puente Portilla was born on May 14, 1983, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Enrique Puente, a former singer turned television producer, and María del Consuelo “Marichelo” Portilla.

She grew up with an older sister, television personality Marichelo Puente, and an older half-sister, Diana Puente Hidalgo, from her father’s previous marriage.

Anahí began performing at age two, appearing on the children’s show Chiquilladas in 1986.

Details about her formal education are limited, but her early immersion in entertainment, supported by her family, shaped her career path.

She is of Mexican and Spanish descent, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Anahí’s career began in 1986 with Chiquilladas, followed by roles in Televisa telenovelas like Alondra (1995), Vivo por Elena (1998), El Diario de Daniela (1998), and Mujeres Engañadas (1999).

Her first leading role was as Jovanna Luna in Primer Amor… A Mil por Hora (2000), followed by Clase 406 (2003).

Her global breakthrough came with Rebelde (2004–2006), where she played Mia Colucci, leading to her role in the pop group RBD, which sold over 15 million records and earned two Latin Grammy nominations.

After RBD disbanded in 2008, she starred in Dos Hogares (2011), her last telenovela.

As a solo artist, Anahí released her debut album at age 10 in 1993, followed by ¿Hoy Es Mañana? (1996), Anclado En Mi Corazón (1997), and Baby Blue (2000).

Her 2009 album Mi Delirio sold 1 million copies worldwide, certified gold in Brazil, and its 2010 deluxe edition featured tracks like “Alérgico,” inspired by Paulo Coelho’s Aleph.

Her sixth album, Inesperado (2016), included the chart-topping single “Rumba” with Wisin, which hit number one on Billboard’s Tropical Songs chart, and debuted at number one on Billboard Brazil, a first for a Mexican artist.

She sings in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian.

Anahí also collaborated with artists like Christian Chávez on “Libertad” (2011) and Juan Gabriel on “Con Tu Amor” (2011).

Her Mi Delirio World Tour (2010) ranked as Billboard’s seventh most profitable tour of the year.

Beyond entertainment, Anahí is a Non-Violence Ambassador for The Non-Violence Project Foundation, advocating for peace and education.

She has faced health challenges, including a public battle with anorexia, and launched campaigns to support mental health awareness.

Her entrepreneurial ventures include fashion design, and she served as First Lady of Chiapas during her husband’s governorship.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @anahi
• Facebook Handle: Anahi
• Twitter Handle: @Anahi

Personal Life

Anahí married Manuel Velasco Coello, former Governor of Chiapas, on April 25, 2015, and they have two sons, Manuel (b. 2017) and Emiliano (b. 2020).

She enjoys sharing family moments on social media and is deeply involved in philanthropy, focusing on children’s rights and education.

Discography

• Anahí (1993)
• ¿Hoy Es Mañana? (1996)
• Anclado En Mi Corazón (1997)
• Baby Blue (2000)
• Mi Delirio (2009)
• Inesperado (2016)

Net Worth

Anahí has an estimated net worth of $10 million, amassed through her music career, including album sales and tours, acting roles in telenovelas, and endorsements with brands like Avon.

Her wealth also reflects royalties from RBD’s catalog and her entrepreneurial ventures in fashion.