Paula Ribó
A Spanish artistic polymath who transformed from a child voice actor into the electrifying, feminist force behind Rigoberta Bandini.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Spanish singer and voice actress; frontwoman of Rigoberta Bandini·Birthday: April 30·Millennials
Biography
Paula Ribó's career is a tapestry woven from multiple artistic threads, beginning when she was just seven years old as the Spanish voice of Caillou. This early start in dubbing led to a prolific voice acting career, lending her tones to major characters for Disney and Pixar in both Catalan and Castilian. But Ribó's creative restlessness pushed her beyond the booth. She forged a second, potent identity as Rigoberta Bandini, a musical project that is entirely her own: writer, producer, and powerhouse performer. With anthems like 'In Spain We Call It Soledad,' she blends infectious pop with witty, unapologetically feminist commentary on motherhood, sexuality, and societal norms. Ribó didn't switch careers; she synthesized them, using the performative skills honed in acting to create a bold, theatrical, and deeply personal stage persona that has galvanized audiences across Spain and beyond.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Paula was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Paula Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Paula's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Created and leads the solo musical project Rigoberta Bandini, writing and producing all its music.
- Provided the Spanish voice for major animated characters, including Merida in 'Brave' and Tinker Bell in 'Peter Pan.'
- Began a professional performance career at age seven as the dubbing voice for the title character in 'Caillou.'
Did You Know?
She is fluent and performs professionally in both Catalan and Castilian (Spanish).
Her stage name, Rigoberta Bandini, is a fusion of Guatemalan activist Rigoberta Menchú and the film character Bandini from 'La Dolce Vita.'
She also has credits as a playwright, showcasing her talent for writing beyond music and dubbing.
“I want to make pop music that sounds like a brass band in a town square.”
