Damaris
Damaris has spent 22 years building a distinguished career as a Presenter in Peru.
Peruvian singer
"Her most defining career moment came in 2008 when she won the "Best Folk Song" award at the prestigious Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile." — About Damaris
| Metric | Damaris | Avg Presenter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 40 | 62 | -22 yrs |
| Career length | 22 yrs | ~35 yrs | -13 yrs |
| Based on 33 Presenter profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Damaris
Did you know that her iconic song "Tusuy Kusun" means "Let's Dance" in Quechua, a message promoting the vitality of indigenous languages?
- Damaris's mother is the renowned Peruvian folk singer Victoria de Ayacucho (María Victoria Porras García).
- She began her formal musical training at the age of 8, learning various traditional Andean instruments.
- Damaris represented Peru at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in 2008 with her hit song "Tusuy Kusun."
- She won the 'Best Folk Song' category at Viña del Mar, making her the youngest Peruvian artist to achieve this honor at the time.
- Beyond her music career, Damaris has also hosted cultural television programs like "Miski Takiy" on TV Perú, promoting Andean culture.
Her most defining career moment came in 2008 when she won the "Best Folk Song" award at the prestigious Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile. Her song "Tusuy Kusun," which blends traditional Andean sounds with contemporary arrangements, brought significant international attention to Peruvian music and culture. This victory solidified her status as a leading voice in new Andean music.
Damaris has left a lasting cultural impact by successfully modernizing traditional Andean music, making it accessible and appealing to younger generations. She is celebrated for her role in preserving and promoting Peruvian indigenous languages and cultural heritage through her art.