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Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes (born June 17, 1971) is a Mexican singer, actress, hostess, model and businesswoman. Paulina Rubio was known in her country in the group Timbiriche in 1991. Her debut album, La Chica Dorada (1992) was released under EMI Music, followed by 24 Kilates (1993). Her follow-up albums, El tiempo es oro (1995) and Planeta Paulina (1996) helped Rubio be more known in Latin America. Rubio's departure from EMI Music happened in the same year.
With her new label, Universal Music, she released her sixth studio album Paulina (2000) and her crossover album Border Girl (2002), both had commercial success in Latin America and Europe; the first of these won nominations and awards. According to Billboard, Paulina was the most sold Latin album in the United States in 2001, and won Diamond certification for its sales of 2.5 million of copies worldwide.Paulina has sold over 7 million of copies. Her follow-up albums, Pau-Latina (2004) and Ananda (2006) consolidated Rubio internacionally. Her ninth album, Gran City Pop (2009) has a fresh and original concept, and focus in a only vision, to reflect Paulina's life and musical experiences. Rubio's latest album to date, Brava! (2011), focuses in electronic genres.