Singer and actress Ana Belén was born in Madrid, Spain. As a child, Belén used to express herself dancing and singing, showing up at different radio stations and participating in children's contests. Her recording breakthrough came with the release of 1982's Ana en Rio, recorded along with Brazilian musicians. That album included her smash hit "Balancé." In 1991, Belén extended her career to filmmaking, starting with the acclaimed movie Cómo Ser Mujer y No Morir en el Intento. The following year, she toured all over Spain , and in 1997, Mírame was released. ~ Drago Bonacich