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Her real name is Katherinne Huerta, she is 25 years old and, before becoming a social media icon, she participated in a popular television program in her native country.
“A little cat who likes the mambo, goes out to mess with all the bad guys. A little cat who likes the mambo, goes out to mess with all the bad guys.” These are the first two lines of a popular song by reggaeton titled Kitten which, to date, has more than 21 million views on YouTube and more than 32 million on Spotify.
Behind this urban hit is singer Bellakath, who currently has 2.4 million followers on TikTok and nearly 800,000 on Instagram. Her real name is Katherinne Huerta, she is 25 years old, and before becoming a social media icon, she led a seemingly normal life.
Huerta, or "La Gatita" (The Kitten), as her fans have nicknamed her due to her overwhelming musical success, is originally from the Agrícola Oriental neighborhood in the Iztacalco district of Mexico City. According to Inegi data (National Institute of Statistics and Geography), 54% of the population aged 18 or over did not complete secondary school or higher education.
Bellakath's case is not like that. Some photographs shared on social media show his graduation ceremony from UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico). Mexico), the country's leading educational institution, from which she earned a law degree. Yes, Huerta hasn't just become the "perreo goddess," she's also a lawyer.
It's worth mentioning that Huerta studied high school at the CCH (College of Sciences and Humanities) and later earned a direct transfer to UNAM. Currently, she's fulfilling another dream: pursuing a second degree, this time in Criminology.
In another of his songs titled The Cat of the Eastern AgriculturalHuerta identifies with the young people who enjoy neighborhood parties in the area: “When I arrive in the truck, I'm a real slut. I walk down the street, my booty bounces. I get off the street and everyone gets excited. Everyone knows it; I'm a real slut.”
The actress also participated in a Mexican television show called "Enamorándonos," produced by Televisión Azteca. Her appearances were controversial, as she competed with other women over a man's alleged love. Once she established herself as a singer, her appearances became popular due to her intimidating attitude toward other contestants.
Back then, Bellakath had a different physical appearance. Her hair was dyed red and was also curly. Nowadays, her makeup is more pronounced and her hair is jet black.
"La Gatita" has gained significant traction in urban music in Mexico. From performing in small venues in the municipalities of Chimalhuacán and Nezahualcóyotl, in the State of Mexico, she recently participated in Flow Fest, a festival that also featured internationally renowned artists such as Anuel AA, J Balvin and Don Omar.
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