Gaby Moreno Biography: Children, Parents, Siblings, Songs & Albums, Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth

María Gabriela Moreno Bonilla, known as Gaby Moreno, born on December 16, 1981, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, is a celebrated Guatemalan singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Her music blends blues, jazz, soul, folk, Latin, and Americana across both English and Spanish, giving her a uniquely bilingual and multicultural appeal.

Over her career she has released multiple albums, won major awards including a Grammy and Latin Grammys, and toured globally, establishing herself as one of Latin America’s most respected contemporary voices.

Profile

• Full Name: María Gabriela Moreno Bonilla
• Stage Name: Gaby Moreno
• Born: December 16, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Guatemala City, Guatemala
• Nationality: Guatemalan
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Musician
• Height: 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
• Parents: Lucy Bonilla, Armando Moreno
• Siblings: Tita Moreno
• Spouse: Dusan Bogdanovic
• Children: One
• Relationships: Married
• Net Worth: US$ 30 million – 40 million

Early Life and Education

Gaby Moreno was born on December 16, 1981, in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Born and raised by her parents Lucy Bonilla and Armando Moreno, alongside her siblings Tita Moreno.

Gaby Moreno is of Guatemalan ethnicity and she practices christianity.

In her late teens, Gaby moved to Los Angeles, USA, where she studied music at a well-known institution (Musicians Institute).

This formal musical education — combined with her innate talent and multicultural background — helped her refine her singing, guitar skills, songwriting, and artistic versatility.

Career

Gaby Moreno’s professional music career began in the early 2000s.

Her breakout came after she relocated to Los Angeles and began performing, releasing her debut album Still the Unknown.

That album introduced her distinctive sound, blending Latin roots with blues, soul and folk.

Over the years, she released several albums, each reflecting growth and experimentation.

Her discography includes albums such as Still the Unknown, Illustrated Songs, Postales, Posada, Ilusión, ¡Spangled!, Alegoría, and more.

Through these works she demonstrated range — alternating between English and Spanish, and mixing genres from blues and jazz to folk, Americana, Latin soul and beyond.

Her performances and tours have taken her around the world.

She has shared stages with prominent artists, and collaborated across cultural and musical boundaries.

Her music resonates widely, reaching Latin America, the United States, Europe, and beyond, thanks to her multilingual songs, emotive voice, and genuine songwriting.

Gaby’s music also transcends typical category boundaries: in addition to being a singer and performer, she writes deeply personal songs often rooted in her Guatemalan heritage and experiences.

Her songwriting touches on identity, migration, love, roots, and human emotion, making her a voice for cross-cultural expression.

Her career successes include acclaimed collaborations, global tours, and an expanding fan base.

Her contributions to both Latin-American and global music continue to grow, and she remains active releasing new music, performing, and influencing up-and-coming artists.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner of Latin Grammy — Best New Artist (2013)
• Winner of Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album for her 2024 album X Mí (Vol. 1)
• Winner of grand prize at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Latin category and overall) in 2006 — song Escondidos

Social Media

• Instagram handle: gaby_moreno
• Facebook handle: Gaby Moreno
• Twitter handle: Gaby Moreno

Personal Life

Guatemalan singer-songwriter and guitarist Gaby Moreno is married to Serbian musician and producer Dusan Bogdanovic.

The couple met in 2009 while working on her album Postales, married in 2015, and have one child together.

Regarding her height, Gaby Moreno stands at 5 feet and 4 inches tall which is approximately 1.63 meters.

Discography

Albums (selected):

• Still the Unknown
• Illustrated Songs
• Postales
• Posada
• Ilusión
• ¡Spangled!
• Alegoría
• X Mí (Vol. 1)

Net Worth

Gaby Moreno’s estimated net worth is between US$ 30 million and US$ 40 million, accumulated through her long and varied career as singer-songwriter, guitarist, live performer, album sales, international tours, collaborations, and songwriting royalties.

Her success in both Latin-American and global music markets, along with her multilingual appeal, contribute significantly to her financial standing and lasting influence.