Rosalía has built one of the most distinctive careers in modern pop. She began with flamenco, moved into urbano and experimental pop, and then made an orchestral album that sounded like nothing else on the charts.
The photos in this gallery show a different side of that public life. They are relaxed, sunlit images from beach and poolside settings, shared at various points in her career.
This article puts them in context, with the music, tours and awards that explain why so many people follow her work.
Who Is Rosalía?
Rosalía Vila Tobella was born on 25 September 1992 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain. She was raised in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, near Barcelona.
She trained in flamenco from a young age and later studied music in Barcelona. That training still shapes her work, even when the songs around it are built from reggaeton, electronic music, jazz or classical sounds.
She performs under her first name only. Her full name is Rosalía Vila Tobella, and she is a singer, songwriter and producer.
About the Photos in This Gallery
This is a photo gallery, so the images are the main attraction. They show Rosalía in swimwear in outdoor settings, looking relaxed and confident on a break from work.
The exact date and location of every photo in a gallery like this are not always easy to confirm. Some images come from holidays, some from photo shoots, and some from posts shared on social media.
Rather than guess at details that cannot be checked, this article treats the gallery as a record of her public image over time.
What the photos do show clearly is how her style has changed, from a classic flamenco-influenced look to the bolder fashion of the Motomami era and the more dramatic direction she took with Lux.
From Flamenco Training to Los Ángeles
Rosalía released her debut album, Los Ángeles, in February 2017. She made it with producer Raül Refree, and it was a stripped-back set of flamenco songs built around voice and Spanish guitar.
The album earned her a Latin Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. It also set up the idea that would run through her whole career: take a traditional form seriously, then rebuild it with modern sounds.
El Mal Querer Changed Everything
Her second album, El Mal Querer, arrived in 2018. It began as her baccalaureate project and was inspired by Flamenca, a 13th-century Occitan novel.
The album told a story in chapters, mixing flamenco with pop, hip-hop and electronic production. Its best-known single, Malamente, became a breakthrough hit in Spain and beyond.
El Mal Querer won Album of the Year at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards. At the Grammy Awards in 2020, it won Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album.
That success also brought her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. She became the first Spanish-language artist to receive a nomination in that category.
Con Altura and the Move Into Urbano
In 2019, Rosalía moved further into urbano music. Con Altura, her collaboration with J Balvin, became one of the biggest Latin hits of the year.
In the same year, she made a cameo appearance as Rosita in Pedro Almodóvar’s film Pain and Glory. She also began her first world tour, the El Mal Querer Tour, playing dates in South America, North America, Europe and Africa.
Motomami and a Second Grammy
Rosalía released her third studio album, Motomami, in March 2022. It was a sharp change of direction, with reggaeton, bachata, bolero, jazz and electronic music sitting side by side.
The album’s singles included La Fama, featuring The Weeknd, Saoko and Despechá. Despechá was first performed on tour in July 2022 and was released as a single later that month.
Motomami won Album of the Year at the 2022 Latin Grammy Awards. That made Rosalía the first woman to win the award twice as a lead artist.
In 2023, the album also won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.
She supported the album with the Motomami World Tour, which ran through Europe, South America and North America from July 2022.
Lux: An Orchestral Fourth Album
After three years without a full album, Rosalía released Lux on 7 November 2025 through Columbia Records. It was her fourth studio album and her most ambitious project to date.
Lux was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daníel Bjarnason. It is arranged in four movements, and the digital edition has 15 tracks.
Physical editions contain 18 tracks.
The album features guest voices including Björk, Carminho, Estrella Morente, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Yahritza y su Esencia and Yves Tumor. The lead single, Berghain, was released on 27 October 2025 and features Björk and Yves Tumor.
Lux was widely praised by critics for its scale and its mix of art pop and classical music. It also set streaming records for a Spanish-speaking female artist
A tour in support of the album followed in 2026.
Acting, Collaborations and Live Work
Music has always been the centre of Rosalía’s career, but she has worked across film and fashion too. Her Pain and Glory cameo in 2019 was a small role, yet it placed her in one of the most respected Spanish films of recent years.
Her collaborations have also been wide-ranging. She has worked with Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, J Balvin, Björk and many other artists, and each project has pushed her sound in a new direction.
On stage, she is known for precise choreography, strong vocals and a direct connection with the audience.
Why Fans Keep Following Her
Rosalía does not repeat herself. Each album has a clear idea, and each one sounds different from the last. That willingness to change is a large part of her appeal.
Her visual style matters too. From music videos to red-carpet looks and holiday photos, she treats image as part of the work
The photos in this gallery fit that pattern: they are casual, but they are also carefully composed.
What is Rosalía’s full name?
Her full name is Rosalía Vila Tobella. She performs under her first name only.
When was Rosalía born?
She was born on 25 September 1992 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain. She was raised in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, near Barcelona.
What are Rosalía’s studio albums?
Her studio albums are Los Ángeles (2017), El Mal Querer (2018), Motomami (2022) and Lux (2025).
Has Rosalía won a Grammy Award?
Yes. She has won two Grammy Awards. El Mal Querer won Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album in 2020, and Motomami won Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album in 2023.
What is Lux about?
Lux is a four-movement album recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. It was released on 7 November 2025 and features guest appearances from Björk, Carminho, Estrella Morente, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Yahritza y su Esencia and Yves Tumor.
Has Rosalía acted in a film?
Yes. She made a cameo appearance as Rosita in Pedro Almodóvar’s Pain and Glory in 2019.
