When dreams take the stage. With a career built through talent, migration, and resilience, Matías Ferreira embodies the spirit of the well-rounded Latin American artist. From his first stage appearance in Uruguay at age nine—performing before thousands—to his consolidation in Mexico as an actor and solo singer, his journey has been marked by bold decisions and pivotal moments. Buenos Aires, Televisa, a packed stadium opening for Reik, and even a painful creative loss that he managed to turn into learning—each milestone reaffirmed his calling.
Today, Ferreira stands at a defining point in his artistic evolution. He dances, sings, composes, and prepares for his first South American tour, aptly titled Dreams Do Come True. Opening in Uruguay is no coincidence: it is a return to his roots, now with the maturity of someone who transformed a childhood passion into a solid, deeply personal artistic project. The tour not only celebrates a professional achievement, but also a story of perseverance that is just beginning to unfold on stage.
Your journey vibrates with every artistic milestone. Tell us about five moments that were decisive in your professional path.
There are five very clear moments that marked my career. The first was when I was nine years old and stepped onto a stage for the first time, singing, dancing, and acting at the Teatro de Verano in Uruguay, the country where I was born. It’s one of the most important theaters in Uruguay, and it was the first time I performed in front of 5,000 people. It was a magical moment, because that’s where everything began.
The second was when I moved to Buenos Aires at 18. I left my country in search of my dreams. There, I began working in musical theater, did my first series as a lead actor, among other projects.
The third was moving to Mexico, also driven by an opportunity. I went alone, looking for new horizons for my career and to fulfill more dreams. I worked on telenovelas at Televisa and continued achieving goals.
The fourth was when I launched myself as a solo singer while living in Mexico. The first stage I stepped on performing my own music was Estadio Banorte, opening for Reik in front of 12,000 people. It was a turning point in my life.
The fifth was when, unfortunately, all my songs were taken away from me. The production company handling my music deceived me, and I was no longer able to use my songs. It was a very hard moment in my musical career—but one that I ultimately overcame.
You distinguish yourself through music. Where does this passion come from, and how has it evolved over time?
My passion started when I was very young. It’s strange, because no one in my family is an artist, so I never had a direct reference. Still, as a child, I would say that I wanted to sing and dance. I don’t have a clear answer for where that desire came from—it felt natural to me.
At home, I used vegetable crates to build makeshift stages and invited neighbors to watch me perform. I started working professionally in musicals at age nine. I began formal training around age sixteen, because before that I was too young and my parents wouldn’t allow it. From there, I kept growing, working, and training around the world after leaving Uruguay at eighteen.
You dance, sing, and compose, and you’re now preparing performances across South America. What expectations and challenges does this tour bring?
I’m incredibly happy—it’s my first tour and I’m completely excited. Dreams Do Come True Tour is literally a dream for me. I’m working very hard on it, and having the first date in Uruguay has special meaning, because that’s where everything started—and now my tour begins there too.
The concept of the tour is very beautiful, because I won’t just be fulfilling my own dream of being on stage; I’ll also be holding auditions to find singers and dancers who’ve never had the opportunity to perform on a professional stage. The idea that we can all fulfill our dreams excites me deeply. I’m truly happy to begin this journey, this new chapter.
Throughout your career, which personal and professional experiences were key in shaping your identity as a musician and multidisciplinary artist?
I believe that making mistakes, failing, and trusting people who later betrayed me—both inside and outside the industry—were essential to shaping my musical identity. My childhood also marked me deeply. All my songs connect to my life story, though in a timeless way.
I always try to convey messages of positivity and self-love in my lyrics, because that’s what has been hardest for me: trusting myself, trusting my talent, and loving myself with both my flaws and strengths. The heartbreaks, the moments when I hit rock bottom and managed to rise again—all those experiences shaped the music I make today.
Which musical colleagues would you like to collaborate with for a tribute that reflects your roots and artistic history?
One day, it would be a dream to work with Shakira. She’s done something truly unique in the music industry. She also left her country to pursue her dreams and worked incredibly hard to get where she is. She uses drums a lot in her music, which I love. I enjoy adding heavy percussion to my music, because I believe music is healing—and even more so with drums.
My biggest childhood reference was Sandro, because my mother was a huge fan, so his influence naturally stayed with me. And the ultimate dream collaboration—almost impossible, but you never know—would be Beyoncé. I admire her talent deeply; she’s a major inspiration, especially because of her roots and her use of percussion in every song.
“Dreams Do Come True” is the name of the tour. How does this project connect with your own journey and the dreams that motivated you from the beginning?
This tour connects deeply with who I am. I left my country, my family, my friends, my home—I left everything to pursue my dreams. I’ve always believed that dreams do come true if your passion is real, you trust yourself, and you work hard for it. Sooner or later, your moment arrives.
The key is not giving up and continuing to try. This industry is tough, and this profession is demanding—you have to be strong and brave to keep going many times. But that’s life: you have to keep looking forward and always give it your all.
Tell us about the creative process and the experience of producing this project in Madrid.
I’ve dreamed for a long time of creating my own concert, my own show, but I didn’t know how to begin. I’m fortunate to have a strong team behind me—Summer Creativo—working closely with Nico Frejio. Many ideas are now becoming reality.
I have so many people supporting what I’m doing, and that makes me very happy. I’m sure this will be the beginning of something beautiful for many people. It all started in Madrid because it’s where I live—my home, my dog, my life are there. And every time I travel, I learn something new and new ideas come to me.
When the lights go out and the stage falls silent, what connects you to music today and reminds you why you started?
It’s an indescribable feeling—understanding that I was born to do this. This is what makes me happiest. I’ve lived a lot and worked hard to reach that moment, so when I’m on stage, I enjoy it a thousand percent. When the lights go out, the feeling is always, wow, that was amazing. It was enjoyed.
I hope I touched the hearts of many people in the audience, and I’m deeply grateful to God and the Universe for allowing me to live my dream. Sometimes it also feels like an ending—the close of a process—a mix of nostalgia, pride, and happiness.
When I first started in music, it was hard. After shows, I’d return to the hotel and feel empty—surrounded by people one moment, alone in a room the next. With maturity, I understood that this is part of the journey. Now, I enjoy those moments too.
