Brunella Torpoco: Who is the salsa boat who abandoned her music career at its best?

Brunella Torpoco had everything to succeed. Talent, charisma and desire to get ahead. However, their dreams were cut short after receiving death threats in recent months. The straw that spilled the glass was an attack on her mother's house while she was on tour in the United States, which occurred last Thursday. “The third time your mother's p*** dies”, was the message they left her.

The fear of losing her loved ones led her to give up her music career, the same one that was on the rise. Through a statement, Torpoco announced that he does not plan to return to the stage and asked that he not be offered any more work. Immediately, several national artists stood in solidarity with her and asked her to better analyze her future, as several fans still hope to enjoy her music.

But who is Brunella Torpoco? This is a promising young salsa girl, barely 23 years old. He was born and raised in the spicy neighborhood of Chacaritas, in the heart of Callao. He comes from a humble, but extremely talented family. Her parents are musicians and it was her grandmother Sonia who encouraged her to try her luck as a singer.

Although she started singing from the age of 10, she only stepped on her first stage at 15 as a vocalist for small groups in Callao. This was how he gained ground in the industry and made his name known, which was not difficult for him due to his unique voice. The 'ronquita de la salsa' was the nickname they gave it.

“I've been in music for six years now. I started working with my dad in small digital orchestras. Now I am as a soloist and I work hard on everything, so little by little they are bearing fruit. It's nice that they recognize your talent. I am very grateful to the public who follows me and you must always do your best to go far,” he said.

GAINED SUCCESS DURING THE PANDEMIC

In 2020, when the world was shocked by an unexpected pandemic, Brunella Torpoco lost several jobs and the situation didn't seem to be any better for her. At that time, the measures imposed by the Government prevented him from singing at events, so he resorted to appearing in “privaditos”. “Either I die from covid, or I die of hunger,” said the salsera for the Magaly Medina program.

However, things got better over time. While cases of COVID-19 infection decreased, her name sounded more on the radios thanks to the popularity she gained for being the “queen of the privaditos”. People were amazed by the versions of boleros to the rhythm of salsa that she sang at her events, so Lucia de la Cruz did not hesitate to give her the “lucky kick”.

“It's a very good talent. I love the proposal it has (spite sauce) and for its powerful voice. The important thing about this is that you have to get used to doing everything, salsa, waltz, timba, cumbia and that's what I do too,” said the creole singer.

AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN

Torpoco not only captivated people with her voice, but also because she was always proud of her roots. “I'm a jerk at heart,” he says whenever he can. Today, Brunella continues to live in Callao. However, the insecurity that is experienced in the streets worries her to this day.

In the program En Boca de Todos, the performer of “Mal Hombre” showed her most human side by tearfully confessing that she was walking when she was just starting out in the music industry.

“When I decided to start this race, I didn't have to pay my expenses, to record, and I sold candy on the street, mazamorra, empanadas. I left in the morning and returned at night with nothing,” explained Brunella Torpoco. “My mom, dad and grandmother taught me how to work from a very young age, how to be independent,” she added.

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