Maria Odete Brito de Miranda

About

Singer known mononymously as Gretchen whose third album You and Me went 3x-platinum in 1981. She appeared in Katy Perry's "Swish Swish" lyric video in July 2017. Clips from the video have created popular memes. 

Before Fame

She performed background vocals for years before her debut single, "Dance With Me," appeared on TV in 1978. 

Trivia

She ran with the Socialist People's Party to be mayor of the city of Itamaracá in 2008. 

Family Life

Her son is Thammy Miranda. She has two sisters named Sula and Lara. 

Associated With

Nicki Minaj is featured on the song "Swish Swish."