Lara Fernández Castrelo (born 18 January 2003), known professionally as Judeline, is a Spanish singer and songwriter. An artist primarily exploring indie pop with Latin influence,[1] she started her career in 2020 at the age of 17 following a move to Madrid.
Early life and career
Lara Fernández Castrelo was born on 18 January 2003 in Jerez de la Frontera, but predominantly spent her childhood in Barbate.
Her mother is from Jerez de la Frontera, while her father originates from Venezuela.
In 2020, she moved to Madrid to complete her studies and eventually launched a successful music career.[2] She has stated that her stage name is derived from her father's favourite song, "Hey Jude" by the Beatles.[3] Her first collaboration was with singer Alizzz on his project Desclasificados in 2020.[4]
Judeline independently released her first extended play in 2022 titled De la Luz (transl.Of the Light). In 2023, she signed a record deal with Interscope Records. The same year, she released multiple singles including "Tánger", "Zahara", and "Canijo", which further increased her notoriety in Spain.[5]
In 2024, Judeline was invited by Colombian singer J Balvin to open the European dates of his Que Bueno Volver a Verte Tour. Additionally, she released
two singles: "Mangata" and "Romero Santo".[6] "Mangata" and the following singles "Inri" and "Zarcillos de Plata" served to promote Bodhiria, her debut studio album released on October 25, 2024.
