How many miles willing to travel for work: 200
Residence: Miami, Florida, United States
Transportation Licenses: Car
Ethnicity: Asian/Oriental, Latino/Hispanic
Known Accents: American LA

You may be wondering who I am, and I want to give you a chance to know me on a more personal level. I first saw light in the tropical oasis of Honolulu, Hawaii and was born to wonderful Filipino and British parents. We later moved to beautiful Tampa, FL where I was raised in the humble town of Largo. I was a December baby born a Sagittarius, always full of energy, extroverted, and ready to have a good time. I would best be described as a work-alholic, I get that from my family. I kept myself really busy growing up, I was either singing, writing, or hitting the beach. I was really into school and played volleyball for 6 years, cheerleaded, and was involved in school politics and clubs. I was trying to get into a good school where I could hurry up and finish my bachelors degree to pursue my career.

Now as for my true infatuation in life, music is one of my true loves. I starting singing when I was much younger and was writing lyrics/poetry at age 10. I kept of dreams of pursuing a career in entertainment hush, hush until I was about 16 and then I started recording little demo songs in a friends garage. I stayed interested in performing and would sing and dance in little talent shows etc. When I got to college I thought I would make my parents proud and get a degree in business. To keep my faith alive and to keep my creative side going, I starting singing soprano in my University's Gospel Choir. I continued to sing in shows and then met some amazing producers. In the summer of 2003 I took some time to write and record my demo in the Fire House Studio in Tampa, FL. I'm currently developing with my Independent Label Fire House Entertainment and working with various producers nationwide. I would have to describe my musical style as being a soulful R&B styling mixed with sweet soprano textures. I'm taking this precious time to write new material and strengthen my voice, while I finish my last year of school. My music and lyrics are the most important thing to me, I feel I have alot to say and I can't wait to share this art with the world.

As for modeling, this kind of fell into my lap. I had done some when I was younger but didn't start again till I got into college. I sang in a talent show in central FL and ended up being casted for the DVD cover. So from there I decided to try to continue in this modeling business because photoshoots intrigued me. I attended a casting call and ended up landing not one but two calendar covers. I was so excited to be able to travel, take these amazing pictures, meet new people, and get paid all at the same time. I suddenly found myself very into print work, commercial work, and import modeling. I started working every weekend and traveling all over the country. The market was in need of a girl with a different look and luckily I was able to get bookings in all aspects of the industry from high fashion to urban marketing. And since I was living in Tallahassee a very small college town I was able to travel outside to meet an array of different people and see cities all over the globe. And so my career began to take off right in front of my own eyes and I signed with the Prestigious Models. I am now able to do more spokesmodeling/hosting then just mainstream work and I have had the opportunity to network with many of the entertainment industry's finest.

I have to say I have been very blessed to be doing what I am doing and I am very appreciative of everyone's love and support. I will continue pressing on and working diligently. I have one final year of school left and many more years of tough times ahead but I'm thrilled to be doing what I have always dreamed about since I was just a little girl. I can't wait to make this happen and to create an amazing album. I hope my bio gives a glimpse of who I really am and I hope I brought you just a step closer to myself. I am waiting and working for the day that all of these dreams and ambitions become reality! Take Care

Melanie
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