Emilia
Biography
María Emilia Mernes Rueda (born October 29, 1996), professionally known as Emilia, is an Argentine singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Born in Nogoyá, Entre Ríos, she first gained recognition in 2016 as the lead female vocalist of the Uruguayan pop-cumbia band Rombai before launching her solo career in 2019. Since then, she has become one of the leading figures in Latin pop and urban music, earning international success through her albums, chart-topping singles, and collaborations with artists across Latin America and Spain. Alongside her music career, Emilia has also worked as an actress and has expanded her presence in film and television through acting roles and numerous music video appearances. Although primarily recognized as a Pop artist, Emilia has developed a growing screen career. She made her acting debut portraying Sofía in the Disney+ original series Intertwined (Entrelazados), appearing in its first season. In addition to scripted acting, she has starred in dozens of her own music videos and collaborative productions, establishing a strong audiovisual identity that complements her work as one of Argentina's most successful contemporary pop artists.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes • as Self - Guest
El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and politics running since September 2006. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos. The show aired on Spain's Cuatro channel from launch until June 2011 and is now broadcast on Antena 3. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron & "The Man in Black", and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. It has proved a ratings success, and has expanded from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its third season, which began on September 17, 2007. The show won the Entertainment prize at the 2009 Rose d'Or ceremony.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1963, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
A yearly musical contest organized by the municipality of Viña del Mar, Chile which takes place during the last week of February at the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater since February 21, 1960.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Self - Coach
Blindly, an all-star jury listens to Argentina's most talented artists in search of the country's best voice.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Sofia
Allegra dreams of joining the Eleven O' Clock music hall company, but her mother, Caterina, won't accept that. Allegra's life changes drastically when she finds a mysterious bracelet that takes her to 1994, the year Caterina was her age and was starting her career in Eleven O' Clock while she lived in Coco's shadow. Cocó is Allegra's grandmother. Will Allegra be able to change the past?
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
After the successful launch of her long-awaited second album “.mp3”, Emilia presents ".mp3 Tour", a tour that will tour Argentina and the rest of the world throughout 2024. DirecTV and DGO exclusively present the broadcast of the show that took place at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires.