Kat DeLuna

Kat DeLuna (born Kathleen Emperatriz DeLuna) is a Dominican-American singer, songwriter and dancer. Born in the Bronx, New York, she spent much of her childhood in the Dominican Republic before moving back to the United States as a teen. At age 14, she settled in Newark, New Jersey, where she attended Newark Arts High School and studied vocal performance. While in high school, she formed the R&B group Coquette with friends.

At age 15, DeLuna won a Coca-Cola-sponsored karaoke competition with her rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” She later perfored alongside various Latin artists, including Milly Quezada and Marc Anthony, and opened for rapper Cassidy with Coquette. In 2006, she signed with Epic Records and launched her solo career. Her debut single, “Whine Up,” featuring Elephant Man, became an international hit and topped Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart. Her debut album, 9 Lives, followed in 2007.

DeLuna has released albums including 9 Lives and Inside Out and singles such as “Run the Show,” “Unstoppable,” “Push Push” and “Dancing Tonight.” Throughout the years, she has continued to maintain a presence in the Latin music scene, releasing songs including “Nueva Actitud,” “Last Night in Miami” and “Hottie With A Body.”

DeLuna has kept her romantic life largely private and has not publicly announced any relationships.