Camila Cabello has had us all humming the catchy tune of “Havana” for years now, but how much do you really know about the Cuban-America singer, songwriter, and actress? If you want to know more about someone, start from the beginning of their journey. For Camila, it all began in the Sunshine State! Miami, to be precise. And while she’s traveled the world in her fame, she still calls Miami home. Here are 10 things about Camila Cabello’s Miami roots you may not have known. 1. She was born in Havana, Cuba in the town of Cojímar in East Havana. View this post on Instagram This took my breath away. I was in Little Havana just a week ago because I love walking around there and taking in all the sounds and smells and sights of Cuban culture- in miami we’re 90 miles away, but here - hearing Cuban music, seeing these murals with Cuban artists, and walking through the domino park- I feel so connected to my family and my roots- this is soooo beyond cool and it made my heart skip a beat!!!! 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺 HAVANA OOO NA NA. A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Nov 27, 2018 at 6:05pm PST 2. Her father was born in Mexico City and during her early life, she and her family moved back and forth between Havana and Mexico City. View this post on Instagram da ladies. (missing Lil Tofi cause she’s at school finding x in the algebraic equation or something) 🖤🌹🖤🌹 A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Oct 29, 2018 at 10:21am PDT 3. When Camila was six, her family relocated to Miami, Florida and settled their roots. View this post on Instagram 🌼🌼🌼 A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Sep 10, 2019 at 6:12am PDT 4. The songstress finally acquired her American citizenship in 2008. View this post on Instagram instead of telling me we were moving to the US when I was little, my mom told me the reason we were saying our goodbyes to everyone was because we were going to Disney world - on the bus to Miami, I had a Winnie the Pooh journal and a Disney calendar counting down the days till my dad would join us in Miami and we could all go to Disney world. It’s been a mythical, magical place to me ever since I was little- and every time I come back it reminds me how powerful imagination is and how it can literally create a world for people to get lost in. Disney world is magic and beauty and innocence and wonder. It makes me feel like a kid again and it makes me eat like a sumo wrestler. YAY BONDING W MY LIL SISTER AND YAY DISNEY WORLD!!! A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Nov 14, 2018 at 6:56am PST 5. She attended Miami Palmetto High School. View this post on Instagram 🤭 A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Apr 9, 2019 at 1:06pm PDT 6. Camila left during the 2012–2013 school year while she was in 9th grade to pursue her singing career; later earning her high school diploma. View this post on Instagram A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Jul 22, 2019 at 2:06pm PDT 7. After auditioning for The X Factor, Camila was eliminated during the “boot camp” portion of the process in Miami. Later she grouped together with other contestants who eventually signed together under the name Fifth Harmony with Simon Cowell. View this post on Instagram My oh my on @fallontonight with da sweet and talented @dababy 💕💕💕💕 #romance A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Dec 13, 2019 at 4:03pm PST 8. She celebrated her 21st birthday in Miami with her family. View this post on Instagram Break is almost over and I’m gonna miss my favorite dragon, I love you Thunder 😭 A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Nov 24, 2018 at 1:27pm PST 9. In 2018, her world tour “Never Be The Same” took her back to her roots where she performed at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. View this post on Instagram 🌹 A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Jan 16, 2020 at 1:05pm PST 10. She partnered with Youtube to present Made in Miami, an Artist Spotlight that told the story of her and her family’s determination and courage to follow their dreams. View this post on Instagram guys, guess what?!! 💜 I’m gonna be working on a new project with @lorealmakeup and we’re gonna pick 2 of you to come to my home city of Miami Florida this summer so we can hang out!!!!! to enter just leave a comment on this picture telling me why you wanna go and also your favorite movie. (the movie part isn’t a hint, i’m just curious 🤷🏻♀️) make sure you tag @lorealmakeup in your response to be considered!! the contest is open from March 30 at 12AM PDT through March 31 at 11:59PM PDT. the link is in my bio for the next day for the official rules. 💜💜💜#contest #LorealParisPartner A post shared by camila (@camila_cabello) on Mar 30, 2018 at 7:29am PDT There you have it, 10 things you probably never knew about Camila Cabello's Miami roots! For more celeb news in Florida, check out what these celebrities had to say about the new Rise of the Resistance ride, and check out this list of places to spot celebrities in Miami.
