April Ivy Biography: Ethnicity, Parents, Net Worth, Awards, Movies, Age, Real Name, Boyfriend, Songs

Mariana Barreiros dos Santos Gonçalves, professionally known as April Ivy, is a Portuguese singer, songwriter, composer, and actress known for her pop music and early Disney voice work in films like Toy Story 3 and Tangled.

She debuted as a solo artist in 2016 with the hit single “Be Ok” and released the album game.of.love in 2019, collaborating with artists like Diogo Piçarra.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Mariana Barreiros dos Santos Gonçalves
• Stage Name: April Ivy
• Born: July 10, 1999
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Composer, and Actress
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Miguel, and João Miguel
• Spouse: None
• Boyfriends: Rúben Dias (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Mariana Barreiros dos Santos Gonçalves was born on July 10, 1999, in Lisbon, Portugal. She grew up in a multicultural family with her father from Lisbon and her mother of Italian descent, as the middle child between two brothers, Miguel and João Miguel. Details about her siblings beyond their ages remain private.

She attended St. Julian’s School from age three until 18, fostering her bilingual skills in English and Portuguese, and later earned a degree in Marketing and Advertising from IADE – Universidade Europeia while pursuing music.

Her ethnicity is Portuguese with Italian roots, and her religion is unknown.

Career

April Ivy began her artistic journey at age nine, voicing Disney characters in films like Toy Story 3 and Tangled, while taking piano and voice lessons and forming her first band, Flames on Fire, as lead vocalist and guitarist.

She performed at school events and posted covers on YouTube and Soundcloud, leading to her discovery at 14 during a school internship at Grupo Renascença Multimédia by radio director Nelson Cunha.

This sparked her professional debut at 16 with the independent single “Be Ok,” which achieved widespread success in Portugal.

She signed with Universal Music France in 2016, becoming the first Portuguese artist to do so internationally, and released hits like “Shut Up” and “Run For Cover.”

Her 2019 debut album game.of.love showcased her songwriting, with tracks like “Frida” featuring Conductor, while she collaborated on songs for others, including Diogo Piçarra’s “Não Sou Eu.”

Nominations for Best Portuguese Artist at the MTV Europe Music Awards and Revelation of the Year at the Globos de Ouro highlighted her rising profile.

April Ivy has embraced a bilingual approach, shifting toward Portuguese lyrics in recent releases like “Ficavas Bem Melhor” featuring Deezy, marking a mature phase after a brief hiatus.

Her participation in Festival da Canção with “Modo Voo” and ongoing singles reflect her growth, blending pop with emotional depth and earning her a spot on Nirvana Studios’ Wall of Fame, while she continues to inspire through her resilience and creative output.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @aprilivy
• Facebook Handle: April Ivy

Personal Life

Mariana Barreiros dos Santos Gonçalves dated Portuguese footballer Rúben Dias from 2018 to 2021, ending due to lifestyle differences, and has no children or current spouse.

Single since the split, she focuses on her career and personal growth, often sharing glimpses of her life, travels, and creative process on social media while maintaining privacy about deeper relationships.

Discography

• Be Ok (2016)
• Shut Up (2017)
• Run For Cover (2017)
• Frida (feat. Conductor) (2018)
• Tell Me Baby (2019)
• Habits (2019)
• Can’t Fight This Feeling (2020)
• Temporary Love (2020)
• Far From Home (2020)
• Fico por Aqui (2021)
• Broken Apologies (2021)
• Modo Voo (2023)
• Dum Durum (2023)
• Ficavas Bem Melhor (feat. Deezy) (2025)

Net Worth

Mariana Barreiros dos Santos Gonçalves has an estimated net worth of $5 million, earned from music sales, streaming royalties, record deals with Universal Music, live performances, modeling contracts, brand endorsements, and acting and voice work for Disney projects.