Who is Carliz de la Cruz?
Carliz de la Cruz was born on 15 March 1994 under the zodiac sign of Pisces, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She’s a 30-year-old attorney and social media personality, but is probably best recognized for being the ex-girlfriend of renowned Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny.
How rich is she, as of now? Carliz de la Cruz’s Net Worth
As of the early part of 2024, Carliz’s net worth is estimated at over $850,000, primarily acquired through her professional career as an attorney. Besides that, she contributes to her fortune through her secondary career as a beauty and fashion influencer.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion
Carliz spent her early years in Puerto Rico, where she was brought up by her parents; however, she’s quite secretive when it comes to revealing specific details about them. Moreover, she’s never shared anything about her siblings, so it remains unknown whether she has any or is an only child. Carliz holds Puerto Rican and American nationality, and belongs to the Hispanic ethnic group. Regarding religion, she follows the Christian faith.
Educational Background
Carliz has always been passionate about helping people and advocating for their rights, so educate herself in that field. She initially graduated with honors from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an Accounting major. She then furthered her studies and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the UPR Law School in 2020. Subsequently, she developed a keen interest in Intellectual Property Law, participating in numerous courses dedicated to this field. Besides that, she was also involved in establishing the Sports and Entertainment Law Association at her alma mater.
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Professional Career as a Lawyer
Speaking about her professional career, Carliz completed internships at the central office of Legal Services of PR and the UPR Civil Legal Assistance Clinic while she was still a student at the UPR Law School; after completing her studies she started working as a licensed attorney. She specializes in various areas of law, including intellectual property, entertainment, sports, music, contracts, and other legal domains. She recently opened her own legal office, called ‘De Law Office’.
In addition to her attorney career, Carliz is certified as a Tax Specialist by the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury, and a Public Notary by the Puerto Rico Supreme Court.
Rise to Fame for $40 Million-Worth Lawsuit
Carliz became romantically involved with renowned Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny in 2011. They together attended UPR in Arebibo and worked at a nearby grocery store during that time. While pursuing his music career, he would frequently seek her opinion on his songs. Besides that, she was reportedly responsible for managing his schedule and handling his contracts and invoices. After dating for five years, he took a step further and proposed to her on 1 January 2016. However, they ended their romance in May that year when he signed a record deal with Rimas Music and she was accepted into the UPR Law School. Despite a brief reconciliation in 2017, the couple ultimately parted their ways in the same year.
Carliz came to prominence in March 2023, when she filed a lawsuit against the rapper and his manager Noah Kamil Assad Byrne for using her voice in his music without her authorization. The legal action seeks at least $40 million in damages since a recording of her voice, saying “Bad Bunny, baby”, was used in his tracks “Pa Ti”, whichboth has amassed over 383 million views and “Dos Mil 16”, which has more than 77 million views in YouTube.
According to the lawsuit, she recorded the famous phrase in 2015; he stopped using the recording after they broke up. In 2022, he wanted to buy the recording from her, which she refused. The deal between them was never reached and he eventually published it without her consent. Furthermore, she claims that Bad Bunny has also used her voice in promotional activities, worldwide concerts, streaming platforms, television, radio, social media, and various other mediums.
Social Media Presence
In addition to her career in legal matters, Carliz ventured into the world of social media as a beauty and fashion influencer with the establishment of her official Instagram account. Running it under the nickname ‘@carlizcha’, she’s attracted nearly 175,000 followers.
Apart from her presence on Instagram, Carliz was active on her official YouTube channel, established under the name ‘Carlizcha’ on 15 April 2017, while her journey officially began with the release of her debut video, “5 Minute Makeup Challenge Ft Chichén Itzá”, on 10 April the following year. She continued to produce videos for YouTube, publishing reviews of cosmetics products as well as makeup tutorials before she eventually stopped posting in 2020.
Even though she hasn’t been active on the channel for the last few years, Carliz has amassed over 6,000 subscribers, while her videos have been viewed over 110,000 times in total. Some of her most viewed include such titles as “TOP 5 MAKEUP que necesitas en tu carro cuando tienes prisa”, “¡EL MEJOR CONCEALER Y PUNTO!”, and “Makeup, NO Makeup (pero BRILLANDO) Tutorial”.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Carliz has naturally light brown hair and hazel eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 9ins (1.75m), but details about her weight, vital statistics, bra, dress and shoe sizes are unavailable.
Who is her ex-boyfriend? Bad Bunny Short Wiki/Bio
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was born on 10 March 1994 under the zodiac sign of Pisces, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He gained international fame for his contributions to Latin and reggaeton music, becoming known as the ‘King of Latin Trap’. He was raised by his father, Tito Martínez, who worked as a truck driver, and his mother, Lysaurie Ocasio, a former school teacher. Regarding his siblings, he has two younger brothers named Bernie and Bysael.
Career Beginnings
Bad Bunny developed his love for music very early and sang in the church choir until the age of 13, after which he started writing and creating his own music, releasing its music through SoundCloud. During that time, his track “Diles” garnered the interest of DJ Luian, who offered him a record deal. 2016 proved his breakthrough year, with the release of the single “Soy Peor” which peaked at No. 19 on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
Worldwide Fame
Bad Bunny gained international popularity through collaboration with Cardi B and J Balvin on the 2018 single “I Like It”, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and entered the Top 10 in other countries, including Canada, Spain, Portugal and the UK; it earned diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. Later that year, he teamed up with Drake and released the single “Mia”, which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. By the end of the year, Bad Bunny had released his debut studio album, entitled “X 100pre”, which debuted at No. 29 on Billboard 200, and was ranked No. 447 on the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list by Rolling Stone. In 2019, Bad Bunny and J Balvin released their collaborative album “Oasis” that reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped the Billboard US Latin Albums chart.
Continued Success
Bad Bunny’s second studio album, “YHLQMDLG”, came out in 2020. It debuted at No. 2 on Billboard 200, becoming the highest-charting all-Spanish album at the time, until the release of his third studio album, entitled “El Último Tour Del Mundo” (2020), which became the first all-Spanish album to top the chart, and earned him a Grammy for Best Urban Music Album. It was followed by his fourth studio album “Un Verano Sin Ti”, released in 2022, which spawned several hit singles, and became the first Spanish-language album to earn a Grammy Award nomination for Album of the Year. It was also named the world’s best-performing album of the year by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), this achievement marking Bad Bunny as the first Latino artist to receive an IFPI Global Chart Award. His most recent project came in October 2023, when he released his fifth album “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana”, which also topped Billboard 200.
Wrestling Career
Apart from his impressive accomplishments in music, Bad Bunny also competes in professional wrestling. He started making appearances in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) promotion in 2021 and subsequently made his debut at WrestleMania 37. He holds the title of a one-time WWE 24/7 Champion and has participated in wrestling matches at such notable pay-per-view events as the 2022 Royal Rumble and the 2023 Backlash.
