Belle Perez Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Height, Career

Belle Perez (born Maribel Pérez) is a Belgian-Spanish musician and songwriter whose transition from pop to Latin-pop helped her find wider success in Belgium, the Netherlands, and beyond.

She first attracted attention when she took part in the Belgian pre-selections for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1999 with the song Hello World.

Her shift in 2002 toward Latin-influenced musical styles with her “Baila Perez” project and band brought chart-topping albums, hit singles such as Que viva la vida and Ave Maria, and live tours.

Profile

• Full name: María Isabelle Pérez Cerezo
• Nickname: Belle Perez
• Date of birth: 29 January 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Neerpelt, Belgium
• State of origin: Flanders region, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian and Spanish (Spanish descent; holds Spanish nationality)
• Profession: Musician, songwriter, performer
• Height: 170 cm
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Spanish parents
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: formerly married to Mario Winters (married around 2000), later separated; current partner is Wouter van der Horst
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a partnership with Wouter van der Horst
• Religion: Christian (attended a catholic school run by nuns)
• Ethnicity: Spanish-Belgian (Spanish descent)
• Net worth: Approx. €0.8 million

Early Life and Education

María Isabelle Pérez Cerezo is now 49 years old. She was born on 29 January 1976 in Neerpelt, Belgium, to Spanish parents. She grew up in the village of Hamont-Achel, a small community in Belgium.

Her childhood was shaped by her Spanish family background in a Belgian environment; she was raised in a fairly protective household. She attended a catholic school run by nuns.

As a child she was involved in performing arts, including dance and flamenco, reflecting her Spanish cultural tradition.

She began singing in flamenco-style groups and took part in local talent shows before being discovered. She was discovered in 1997 at a local talent show by producer Patrick Renier.

Personal Life

Belle Perez was married to Mario Winters around 2000; their marriage lasted for several years and ended in divorce after about eight years.

Subsequently she entered a relationship with Dutch jewellery designer Wouter van der Horst.

Career

Belle Perez started her singing career around 1997, when she was about 21 years old, after being discovered in a local talent show by producer Patrick Renier.

In 1999 she participated in the Belgian preselections for the Eurovision Song Contest with Hello World, which helped raise her profile. Her early work was in pop.

Around 2002 she shifted toward Latin/pop crossover style and formed the “Baila Perez” ensemble.

Her album Baila Perez (2003) became very successful, reaching high chart positions and achieving gold status in Belgium.

She released several albums, including Hello World (2000), Everything (2001), Baila Perez (2003), Arena 2004, Gotitas de Amor, Gipsy (2008), Agua y Fuego (2016), Fiesta Perez (2019), among others.

She also released numerous singles with hit tracks like Que viva la vida, Ave Maria, El Mundo Bailando, Amor Latino.

Her live performances include concerts in Belgium and the Netherlands, theater tours, and she has appeared in shows such as “Holiday on Ice”.

She has hosted or co-hosted music-event programs and made her presence known in Dutch and Belgian music festivals and shows.

Over time she gradually took on more projects, adjusting her musical style, exploring both Spanish-language and English-language songs, and building a fanbase in multiple countries.

Net worth

Belle Perez’s net worth is estimated at about €0.8 million.

Most of her income has been accrued through recorded music sales, live performances and concerts, television appearances, concerts and tours, hosting/co-hosting shows.

Social Media

• Instagram: @belleperezofficial
• YouTube: BellePerezMusic channel (official)

Filmography

• Down to You (2000)
• The Saddle Club (2001)
• The Go-Getter (2007)

Discography

• Hello World (2000)
• Everything (2001)
• Baila Perez (2003)
• Arena 2004 (2004)
• The Best of Belle Perez (2005)
• Que viva la vida (2005)
• Gotitas de Amor (2006 / 2007)
• Gipsy (2008)
• Agua y Fuego (2016)
• Fiesta Perez (2019)