Mutya Buena
Also known as Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena
Career
Active 1998 – present
Biography
About Mutya Buena
British singer Mutya Buena first found fame as a member of the Sugababes, one of the UK's most successful girl groups. Born in London on Tuesday 21st of May 1985, she is of Irish and Filipina descent. Buena joined the group at around 13 years old, and with the Sugababes she scored four UK number-one singles, six additional top-ten hits, and three multi-platinum albums.
After leaving the group in December 2005, Buena released her debut solo album, Real Girl, in June 2007. The title track reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, and the album entered the top ten on the UK Albums Chart, earning a Gold certification from the BPI. In 2012, Buena and her original Sugababes bandmates, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy, reunited and briefly performed as MKS, releasing the single "Flatline" in 2013. In September 2019, the trio officially returned as Sugababes.
Buena has also explored solo collaborations. In February 2020, she worked with London-based production duo Electric Pineapple on "Black Valentine," followed by "The One" with electronic duo Ryuken in May 2021. In April 2023, she featured on the electro-house track "All I Own" by DJ Laidback Luke. With over 28 years active in music, she remains a recognisable figure in British pop. Her real/natural assets and average build are part of her public image.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1998-present (started around 13 years old; 28 years active)
- Birthplace
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What is Mutya Buena's ethnic background?
Buena is of Irish and Filipina descent, and she identifies as mixed-race.
Why did the Sugababes reunite under the name MKS?
In 2012, Buena reunited with her original bandmates Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy. They initially released music as MKS, including the 2013 single 'Flatline', before officially returning as Sugababes in 2019.
What was Mutya Buena's debut solo album?
Her debut solo album, Real Girl, was released in June 2007. The title track reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, and the album was certified Gold by the BPI.
Did you know
- Buena has been active in music since around 1998, starting when she was about 13 years old.
- Before the official Sugababes reunion, she and her bandmates performed as MKS, short for Mutya Keisha Siobhan.
- Her solo album Real Girl was certified Gold by the BPI.
- In April 2023, she collaborated with Dutch-Filipino DJ Laidback Luke on 'All I Own'.
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