Born on May 24, 1984, in Uibaí, Bahia, Simone Mendes Rocha Diniz, or simply
Simone, is a Brazilian singer and musician known for her contributions to
Sertanejo and electronic forró music. She initially rose to fame as part of the
electronic forró act Forró do Muído and later as one-half of the duo Simone &
Simaria, also known as As Coleguinhas, with her sister Simaria Mendes from 2012
until 2022. Born into a humble family, her early life was marked by moving
around Brazil due to her father's job as a diamond miner. Simone's musical
journey began at the age of 14 when she followed...