Marília Dias Mendonça (July 22, 1995 – November 5, 2021) was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. She was known in Brazil as the “queen of suffering,” a subgenre of sertanejo music, and was recognized for her contributions in empowering women by revolutionizing the world of sertanejo music.
In 2015, she released her first EP titled after herself. She gained popularity after releasing her debut eponymous live album in 2016, which was certified triple diamond in Brazil for selling over 240,000 copies. “Infiel,” a song from the album, became one of the most played songs in Brazil and was certified triple diamond, propelling Mendonça to nationwide stardom. Her second live album, Realidade, was released in 2017 and was nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Sertanejo Album. In 2019, she released the live album Todos os Cantos, which featured recordings from all the capitals of Brazilian states. The album was certified triple diamond by Pro-Música Brasil for selling over 240,000 copies and won the Latin Grammy for Best Sertanejo Album.