Musician Information: My name is Nicole Vanessa Ortiz born and raised in New Jersey with a passion for music and a dream to share it with the world. For background, I am a multi-ethnic faceted young lady of Carribbean descent with my mother being Peruvian/Japanese and my biological father being Black/Cuban. With an undeniable work ethic and aggressive determination to achieving my goals, I am more than driven to create a different sound that can touch the soul and inspire the world!My incredible ambition, committment, and desire in taking music to higher levels leads me to humbly say with confidence that my future has no limits! May God Bless all those I come into contact with from here on out towards making my dreams come true and let us all continue to create and inspire generations to come! Short Resume 4 Time Champion of the NJN Hispanic Youth Showcase for Junior and Teen Vocals in NJ Opened up for Def Comedy Jam in November 2004 as an opening performer Alumni Vocal Major of Arts High School of Performing Arts in Newark, NJ Top 30 Finalist in American Idol 2005 NAACP ACTSO State winner of Contemporary Vocals in NJ 2nd Place Winner of the Beyonce Myspace Karaoke Contest 2006 NJ State recipient of Excellence in Music 4yrs of theatre(Newark Symphony Hall, Saint Peter's College, etc.) 4yrs of dance(Beacon Theatre, etc.) Singing since childhood

Influences: Whitney Houston/Luther Vandross Mariah Carey/Brian Mcknight Celine Dion/George Michael Tina Turner/Michael Jackson Aretha Franklin/James Brown Anita Baker/Freddie Jackson Selena/Jon Secada La India/Marc Anthony Gloria Estefan/Frankie Negron

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