Samantha Gómez and Eliara Piva are second year students in section B who are profiling Beyoncé Knowles. Beyoncé is a singer and film actress born in 1981 in Houston, Texas who found early success competing in talent contests and releasing albums with her girl group Destiny's Child, winning several major music awards. In addition to her music career, Beyoncé has launched a successful fashion line, released popular fragrances, starred in films, and serves as a spokesperson for several brands. She has been married to musician Jay-Z since 2008.