Arca (musician) Biography: Ethnicity, Real Name, Age, Height, Songs, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Awards

Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez, popularly known as Arca, is a Venezuelan record producer, singer, songwriter, DJ, and composer recognized for her experimental electronic sound blending glitch, IDM, reggaeton, and avant-pop.

Based in Barcelona, she has produced for major projects like Kanye West’s Yeezus, FKA Twigs’ LP1, and Björk’s Vulnicura and Utopia, alongside her own acclaimed Kick series exploring identity and transformation.

Profile

• Full Name: Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez
• Stage Name: Arca
• Born: 14, October 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela
• Nationality: Venezuelan
• Occupation: Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter, DJ, Composer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Henrique Ghersi Rossón, mother unknown
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez was born on October 14, 1989, in Caracas, Venezuela. The daughter of investment banker Henrique Ghersi Rossón, she lived briefly in Darien, Connecticut, from age three to nine before returning to Caracas, growing up in a privileged yet restricted environment amid political changes.

She has one older brother whose music collection introduced her to influences like Aphex Twin and Björk. Ghersi attended New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

Her ethnicity reflects Venezuelan roots with Sephardi Jewish and Polish heritage, and she has publicly identified as a trans non-binary woman using she/her and they/them pronouns.

Career

Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez began releasing music under the alias Nuuro before debuting as Arca with the EP Baron Libre in 2012, followed by Stretch 1 and Stretch 2, which drew attention for hip-hop experimentation.

Her mixtape &&&&& (2013) and collaborations with visual artist Jesse Kanda marked early innovative audio-visual work.

Ghersi’s production credits elevated her profile, contributing to Kanye West’s Yeezus (2013), FKA Twigs’ releases, and co-producing much of Björk’s Vulnicura (2015) and Utopia (2017). Solo albums Xen (2014) and Mutant (2015) established her abstract electronic style, while the vocal-focused Arca (2017) received high acclaim.

Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez expanded with the ambitious Kick quintet from 2020 to 2021—Kick I through Kick IIIII—fusing reggaeton, techno, and personal themes of identity. Recent work includes remixes, singles like “Chama” with Tokischa, and performances at major festivals, maintaining her influence in experimental and collaborative music.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @arca1000000
• Facebook Handle: Arca
• Twitter Handle: @arca1000000

Personal Life

Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez has kept much of her romantic life private, with past relationships including artist Carlos Sáez and photographer Daniel Sannwald.

She has no children and no confirmed current partner. Ghersi resides in Barcelona, embracing a lifestyle centered on creativity, self-expression, and advocacy for queer and trans experiences, often sharing vulnerable insights through her art and platforms.

Discography

• Xen (2014)
• Mutant (2015)
• Arca (2017)
• Kick I (2020)
• Kick II (2021)
• Kick III (2021)
• Kick IIII (2021)
• Kick IIIII (2021)

Net Worth

Alejandra Ghersi Rodríguez has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Her primary sources of income include royalties and sales from solo albums and the Kick series, production fees from high-profile collaborations with artists like Björk and Kanye West, live performances and DJ sets, and visual/media projects.