Latino (singer) Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Albums, Parents

Biography

Latino (born Luis Ángel González Macías on February 2, 1972, in Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a celebrated Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actor renowned for his contributions to Latin pop and flamenco fusion.

Rising to fame in the 1990s with hits like “Volveré” and albums such as Latino (1994), he has released over a dozen studio records, selling millions worldwide.

Known for his passionate vocals and charismatic stage presence, Latino has collaborated with artists like Alejandro Sanz and earned multiple Latin Grammy nominations.

Beyond music, he has appeared in telenovelas and films, solidifying his status as a versatile entertainer in the Spanish-speaking world.

Brazilian musician and entertainer
Latino
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Roberto de Souza Rocha
Stage Name:	Latino
Born:	2 February 1973 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality:	Brazilian
Education:	N/A
Height:	1.7 m
Parents:	Antônio de Souza, Maria Rocha
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Raffa Rarbbie (2019), Rayanne Morais (m. 2014–2015), Mirella (m. 2004–2011)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Izabel Cristina (mid-1990s), Jucinéia de Oliveira (1998), Roselma Severina de Souza (1998), Verônica Rodrigues (1998-1999), Josélia Morais (1998), Kelly Key (1997-2002), Neusimar Condensei (2006), Fernanda Rodrigues Neiva (2011), Glaucia Deneno (2010-2011), Jaqueline Blandy (2011-2012), Mirella Santos (2003-2009), Rayanne Morais (2010-2015)
Children:	Suzanna Freitas, Amanda Rocha, Dayanna Maia, Guilherme Gabriel, Victor Hugo Rocha, Bruna Morais Rocha, Ana Júlia Rocha, Bernardo Neiva Rocha, Valentina Rocha, Matheus Rocha
Occupation:	Singer • Songwriter
Net Worth:	$50 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Latino, whose real name is Roberto de Souza Rocha, was born on February 2, 1973, in the Maria da Graça suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

He experienced a difficult and impoverished childhood marked by hardship; following his parents’ divorce when he was 14, he lived on the streets with his father, surviving by shining shoes and washing cars while sometimes sniffing shoe glue to suppress hunger.

His father, Antônio de Souza, a factory worker, struggled to provide after the split, while his mother, Maria Rocha, a seamstress, relocated to the United States with a new partner (his stepfather), but she later returned to Brazil to bring him to the U.S. around 1986–1988, offering him a fresh start.

He remained in the U.S. until age 19, when he returned to Brazil. Regarding his family, Latino grew up in a Catholic household, with faith playing a central role in his early life amid the challenges. No information is available about siblings.

His ethnicity is Brazilian, often described in a Latin context due to his cultural background and music style blending Caribbean and Brazilian influences.

For education, he did not attend school consistently in Brazil but began studying nearly from scratch upon moving to the U.S., where he completed high school (equivalent to “colegial”).

Career

Latino, born Roberto de Souza Rocha, began his music career in the early 1990s after returning to Brazil from the United States at just 19.

He started out performing in small bars and local events around Rio de Janeiro, blending Caribbean rhythms such as merengue and salsa with Brazilian pop and pagode. This fusion created the upbeat, dance-driven sound that would become his trademark and quickly capture public attention.

His breakthrough arrived in 1993 with the hit single “Me Leva,” a track that dominated Brazilian radio and nightclubs and pushed his debut album Latino (1994) to gold certification. The momentum continued with “Não Adianta Chorar” (1995), solidifying his status as a rising Brazilian pop star. By the mid-1990s, he was selling out shows nationwide and making regular television appearances on major programs like Domingão do Faustão.

Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, Latino delivered a steady run of commercially successful albums, including Marcas de Amor (1997), Ao Vivo (2000), and the celebratory Latino 10 Anos (2004).

His 2002 smash hit “Festa no Apê” became one of the biggest dance tracks of its era, fueled by its humorous lyrics, infectious beat, and viral choreography. The song’s cultural impact was enormous, selling over one million physical copies in Brazil and turning Latino into a household name.

Recognized for his flamboyant costumes, high-energy performances, and playful musical style, he earned the nickname “Rei do Merchê” (King of Merengue) in the Brazilian entertainment scene.

Over the years, Latino collaborated with major Latin and Brazilian artists such as Daddy Yankee, Ivete Sangalo, and Claudia Leitte, while also branching into television hosting with Programa do Latino (2007) and appearing on multiple reality shows.

Despite periodic controversies surrounding his personal life and public disputes, Latino sustained strong commercial relevance through the 2010s and 2020s by embracing digital releases, livestream concerts, and nostalgic tours.

He continues to record, perform, and engage fans across social media platforms, maintaining a career spanning more than three decades, including over 15 studio albums and accounting for millions of records sold throughout Brazil and Latin America.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Latino (singer)
• Facebook: Latino
• TikTok: Latino (@Latino)
• Instagram: Latino (@Latino)
• Twitter: Latino (@Latino)

Personal Life

Latino, born Roberto de Souza Rocha on February 2, 1973, is currently 52 years old.

Latino has been married three times. His second marriage was to actress and model Rayanne Morais; they began dating in 2010, got engaged in 2013, and held a civil and religious wedding ceremony on March 13, 2014, at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, but divorced on July 14, 2015, after just over a year.

He is currently married to lawyer Raffa Rarbbie, whom he wed in 2019. He was once married to Mirella (born Mirella Alba dos Santos Muniz) from 2004 to 2011.

Latino has fathered 10 children (four sons and six daughters) from various relationships, all with different mothers, often stemming from casual encounters or short-term romances.

His children, in order of birth, are: Dayana Maia (born 1996, mother: lawyer Izabel Cristina); Amanda Rocha (born 1998, mother: Jucinéia de Oliveira, president of his São Paulo fan club); Victor Hugo Rocha (born 1998, mother: Roselma Severina de Souza); Guilherme Gabriel Rocha (born 1999, mother: Verônica Rodrigues; paternity acknowledged in 2018 via DNA test); Bruna Morais (born 1999, mother: Josélia Morais; paternity acknowledged in 2019); Suzanna Freitas (born 2000, mother: singer Kelly Key); Ana Júlia (born 2007, mother: fan Neusimar Condensei); Bernardo Neiva Rocha (born 2011, mother: model Fernanda Rodrigues Neiva); Valentina Rocha (born 2011, mother: lawyer and aesthetics clinic manager Glaucia Deneno); and Matheus Rocha (born 2012, mother: Jaqueline Blandy, a 2011 Miss Brasileirão contestant representing Flamengo).

Latino‘s height is 1.7 m. His dating history includes several high-profile and casual relationships. He was in a six-year relationship with singer Kelly Key starting in 1997 (they met during a music video casting; she was 14 at the time, and they began cohabiting in 1999 when she was 16), which ended in 2002 amid allegations of multiple infidelities on his part, leading to a child support lawsuit.

From 2003 to 2009, he dated model and dancer Mirella Santos (they met on a TV show and lived together from 2004 onward), but the relationship also ended due to his reported unfaithfulness.

Many of his other partnerships were brief, resulting in children with women such as fans, models, and professionals he encountered through his career.

As of recent reports, he remains married to Raffa Rarbbie.

Net Worth

Latino (Roberto de Souza Rocha), the Brazilian pop singer known for hits like “Me Leva” and “Festa no Apê,” has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

This wealth stems primarily from his decades-long music career, including sales of over a million albums worldwide, lucrative tours, and television ventures such as hosting Programa do Latino.

Additional income comes from endorsements, merchandise, and digital releases, though his personal life—marked by child support obligations for 10 children—may impact his finances.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Latino (1994)
• Não Adianta Chorar (1995)
• Marcas de Amor (1997)
• Aventureiro (1998)
• Ao Vivo (2000) – live album
• Latino (2002)
• Festa no Apê (2004)
• Latino 10 Anos (2004) – compilation/live
• Coração de Latino (2006)
• Latino Apresenta: As Aventuras do DJ L (2008)
• Latino – 20 Anos (2013)
• Latino – 25 Anos (2018)
• Latino – 30 Anos (2023)

Notable Compilations & Re-Releases

• O Melhor de Latino (2001)
• Perfil (2005) – Som Livre series
• Novo Millennium (2005)
• Maxximum (2006)
• Essencial (2010)

DVDs / Live Releases

• Latino Ao Vivo (2000)
• Festa no Apê – Ao Vivo (2005)
• Latino 10 Anos – Ao Vivo (2004)
• Latino 20 Anos – Ao Vivo (2013)

Major Singles

• “Me Leva” (1993)
• “Não Adianta Chorar” (1995)
• “Eu Amo Você” (1996)
• “Marcas de Amor” (1997)
• “Só Você” (1998)
• “Festa no Apê” (2002) – 1 million+ copies sold
• “Renata” (2004)
• “Vitrine” (2005)
• “Amigo Fura Olho” (2006)
• “Careless Whisper” (feat. Latino) (2007)
• “Dona do Meu Destino” (2013)
• “Dançarina” (remake, 2022)

Collaborations & Featured Tracks

• “Dance e Passa” – with Daddy Yankee (2005)
• “Pega aê” – with Ivete Sangalo (2006)
• “Tô Nem Aí” – with Claudia Leitte (2008)
• “Vem Dançar” – with Preta Gil (2010)
• “Toma Conta de Mim” – with MC Koringa (2012)

Television & Hosting

• Programa do Latino (Rede TV!, 2007–2008)
• Guest judge/host on Ídolos, Dancing Brasil, and A Fazenda

Film & Acting

• Cameos in Xuxa Popstar (2000) and Cúmplices de um Resgate (SBT, 2015)

Total Output (as of 2025): 15 studio albums, 4 live DVDs, 20+ hit singles, 30+ years active, millions of records sold across Latin America.