Main Menu A rising star in Spanish pop, she grew up chasing a dream of music stardom in Malaga. She opened up about her time on Planet Calleja, the show that spotlighted new talent, and discussed how the early breakthrough from Operation Victory paused her foothold in the Spanish recording scene.
That initial setback didn’t stop her. She looked beyond borders and tried her luck in Italy, where she eventually became a prominent figure. Her first steps in music were taken much earlier, at nine years old, singing on television programs and learning to shape her voice before a wider audience.
Her real rise happened after winning a Disney talent competition, Camp Kayam 2, which propelled her into the limelight and set the pace for a thriving career.
Ana Mena is remembered as the winner of My Camp Rock 2, a milestone that helped launch a journey across different markets and genres. In those early days, seeking opportunities, she found a path in Italy rather than Latin America, influenced by European pop and her family’s Italian musical roots.
Ana Mena recalls the playful, humble moment with a boy she liked, a moment that sparked a playful promise to marry if it ever happened to him
Physical evolution of Ana Mena
The artist has evolved in appearance as the years passed, reflecting a modern, polished image that has become part of her identity. The changes accompany a career that has grown from local stages to national headlines, though the focus has always remained on her music.
She achieved notable success with the 2018 collaboration Not Worth the D’Estate with Fred De Palma, a track that topped Italian charts and helped widen her reach beyond Spain.
Pandemic as a challenge
Like many artists, the coronavirus era brought new hurdles for Mena. There were moments when stepping away from music seemed tempting, but collaborations and creative momentum kept her going. A summer 2020 collaboration with Italian artist Rococo Hunt, One Step from the Moon, delivered a fresh wave of popularity and kept her in the public eye for weeks at a time.
From there, she solidified her presence in Spain with tracks such as Light Music, I Want to Tell You, and A Classic, becoming a reference in contemporary Spanish pop. The anticipation for Belodrama, her second studio album, signals a continued journey to captivate audiences across the country and beyond.