Brettina
A Bahamian creative force who channeled the soul of her island roots into a multifaceted career as a singer, songwriter, and model in Los Angeles.
Born 1976 (age 50)·Bahamian singer-songwriter, model, and actress·Birthday: December 8·Generation X
Biography
Brettina carries the vibrant spirit of the Bahamas into every endeavor. Born Brettina Lorena Robinson, she built a bridge from her Caribbean upbringing to the competitive creative industries of Los Angeles. More than just a performer, she is a songwriter who crafts narratives infused with the rhythms and emotional resonance of her heritage. Her career is a tapestry of disciplines: as a model, she brings a distinctive presence to the frame; as an actress, she explores character; and as a musician, she delivers authenticity. Based in LA, she operates as a cultural ambassador of sorts, proving that an artist from Nassau can not only navigate but also enrich the global entertainment landscape on her own terms, blending soul, pop, and storytelling into a unique personal brand.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Brettina was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brettina Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Brettina's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Built a successful cross-disciplinary career as a recording artist, songwriter, and model from her base in Los Angeles.
- Has written and performed original music that incorporates influences from her Bahamian background.
- Maintained a sustained presence in the entertainment industry as an independent artist for decades.
Did You Know?
She is sometimes credited simply as 'Brettina' in her musical and acting work.
Her birth year is often listed as 1970, though some sources cite 1976, indicating some public ambiguity.
She represents a wave of Bahamian artists who have gained international recognition beyond the traditional tourist image of the islands.
“My music is the sound of the sea meeting the city's concrete pulse.”
