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Paulina Rubio (1997) ✨

She was 26 years old, and 1997 was a year marked by challenge, resilience, and perseverance for Paulina Rubio. During this time, she faced significant professional obstacles, including a legal battle with her record label, EMI Music, which created uncertainty around her career and future releases.

Despite the turmoil, Paulina remained visible and determined. She continued promoting her album Planeta Paulina, which still maintained solid—though gradually declining—sales. Throughout the year, she appeared in interviews, TV performances, and media events, refusing to step away from the spotlight even amid industry struggles.

Thalía (1997) ✨

She was 26 years old, and 1997 became a career-defining, global breakthrough year for Thalía. That year, she released her fifth studio album, Amor a la Mexicana, which turned into a massive international success, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and firmly establishing her as a global Latin pop superstar.

The album produced huge hits across Latin America and Europe, including “Por Amor,” “Amor a la Mexicana,” and “Noches Sin Luna,” songs that dominated radio, clubs, and television. With its vibrant Mexican-inspired sound and modern pop production, the album became instantly iconic.

Gloria Trevi (1997) ✨

She was 29 years old, and 1997 represented a quieter yet still culturally visible year in Gloria Trevi’s career. While her presence was no longer as dominant as in her early-’90s peak, she remained a recognizable and influential figure in Mexican pop culture.

That year, she released her iconic Trevi ’97 calendar, which became especially notable as the last calendar she ever released, closing a streak that had run annually since 1991 and had become a signature part of her public image.

Musically, Gloria also released the standalone single “¿Qué Pasa en la Azotea?”, a smaller hit in Mexico that kept her on radio and in conversation, even if it didn’t reach the massive success of her earlier singles.

Paulina Rubio (1993) ✨

She was 22 years old, and 1993 marked the release of her second studio album, 24 Kilates. The album was successful, particularly in Mexico, though it didn’t quite surpass the impact of her debut La Chica Dorada. Worldwide, it sold approximately 2 million copies, featuring hit singles like “Nieva, Nieva,” “Vuelve Junto a Mí,” and “Asunto de Dos.”

Paulina Rubio (1992) ✨

She was 21 years old, and 1992 marked the launch of her solo career with the release of her debut studio album, La Chica Dorada. The album was an instant hit, selling over 4 million copies worldwide and firmly establishing Paulina as a solo pop superstar.

The record featured hit singles like “Mío,” “Amor de Mujer,” and “Sabor a Miel,” each of which dominated radio and music video rotations, making her a household name across Mexico and Latin America.

Thalía (1992) ✨

She was 21 years old, and 1992 marked a pivotal year in Thalía’s career as she fully stepped into solo superstardom. She released her third studio album, Love, featuring singles like “Sangre,” “Love,” and “La Vida en Rosa.” The album was a commercial success, selling approximately 1.2 million copies worldwide, and became particularly popular in Mexico, solidifying her status as a leading Latin pop artist.

That same year, Thalía also took on the main role in the hit telenovela María Mercedes, which ran into 1993 and became a cultural phenomenon, later being dubbed in multiple languages and reaching audiences throughout Latin America and beyond.

Paulina Rubio (1990) ✨

She was 19 years old, and 1990 was another monumental year with Timbiriche. The group released their eighth studio album, Timbiriche 10, which became a major success, selling approximately 1.5 million copies worldwide.

The group spent the year touring nonstop, performing in sold-out concerts, attending TV appearances, interviews, and participating in countless media events. Timbiriche was everywhere, maintaining their status as one of Mexico’s top teen pop acts.