Chrissy Online favorite, Luis Fonsi, was back in Los Angeles, on Saturday, August 31st, to participate in the Miller Maquina Musical event which KLVE and AZTECA America sponsored. This event which took place at Whittier Narrows, marked the first time that Fonsi has performed with a full band while in Los Angeles.
We caught up with Fonsi backstage before and after his set of songs, which consisted of both new and old hits, such as "Quien Te Dijo Eso," "Imaginame Sin Ti," and "Abrazar La Vida." Check out what he had to say.
Chrissy: So, how did the tour go?
Fonsi: The tour went well! The tour is still going on actually. We did, like, a month of touring, basically, and now it starts back up on the 28th. We're going to do Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and a whole bunch of other countries. But, it's going to be fun!
Chrissy: Ay, Fonsi, I'm so embarrassed to ask you, 'cause I've never asked you or anyone, a personal question, but here it goes! How is your relationship with Adamari going?
Fonsi: It's all good! It's going very well, very steady, very healthy. It's super cool! She's working, doing her "soap" down inMexico, that's where she's living at. I'm basically all over the place, so we don't see eachother as much as a normal couple would, but it's cool. You know, we're handling it pretty well.
Chrissy: Well, you two look so cute together!
Fonsi: Thank you!!! :-)
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After the performance:
Chrissy: So, how do you think the performance went?
Fonsi: Good, great!!!
Chrissy: Do you want to come back to perfrom in LA again, soon?
Fonsi: Come on! Are you kidding?! Of course I do!!!
Chrissy: Yeah, I know you do. And you want to come and see us!
Fonsi: Yes! I gotta come to take 48 more pictures with your sister!
(It's a joke between Fonsi and my sister, who's the photographer.)
Chrissy: Okay, Fonsi, I know that you have to leave, but give me a message for your fans.
Fonsi: Tell them that I love them, that I'm really happy that they are supporting me this way. Also, that I can't wait to come back to LA and do my own show!!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Luis Fonsi Interview 2
Chrissy: What brings you to LA?
Fonsi: What brings me to LA?! I came here to visit "Chrissy Online..."
Chrissy: (Giving an "Alrighty then look." lol)
Fonsi: Nah...I'm just kidding ya...I'm here to promote my second single off of the new album, "Abrazar La Vida." I'm just here for a quick little stop...hmm...what am I doing? I just did a couple of tv shows and the press junket and then tomorrow I leave and then I go to Texas to do a couple of things.
Chrissy: Is the album doing well?
Fonsi: Extremely well! It's doing really good! We're starting to work this second single. "Quien Te Dijo Eso," went to the top of the charts...Billboard...now "Abrazar La Vida," is on the top ten, so I can't complain.
Chrissy: Besides the concerts in Puerto Rico, are you going to have any concerts here in the states?
Fonsi: Yes, towards the end of the tour. Basically what the tour does is go from the Caribbean, which is Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, then I start doing South America, starting with Venezuela, then I do Chile, then Argentina, then Colombia. I do a little bit of Central America...so far it's Panama and Costa Rica, then I go to Spain, do a few shows over there. Then I go to Mexico and do a few shows there. Finally at the end of the tour for sure I do Miami, Orlando, and New York, and I'm pretty positive I'm coming here, to LA.
Chrissy: A lot of people want to see you here! Including me! :-)
Fonsi: I would LOVE to come here, yeah, we are working on it. I mean that's going to be towards the end of the year, so right now, we don't have a set date.
Chrissy: I heard that you're working with Yahir. Does that mean you're going to be producing his album or just contributing songs?
Fonsi: No, I was going to write some songs for his album but he's doing all covers for this album...so for now I don't think he'll be recording those songs.
I am working with a lot of different artists, as producer and/or just song writer, right now. I unfortunately don't have enough time though. I'd love to do those things because I love to work with people, but I'm kinda working on my tour, which is actually the reason why I'm here and that's kind of the priority. Ya know of course, I'd love to, but yeah, when it slows down for a little bit, which I don't think it will for a while, I will. When I do have some time at home in Miami, then I'm going to be doing a little bit more of the producing side.
Chrissy: It's been two years since your English album came out. Do you plan on releasing another one?
Fonsi: I'm not sure, right now, to be quite honest. I'll never close that door, I'll never drop that option. I think eventually, yes, but it's not something that I'm thinking about right now. It's the market...the anglo market right now is in a weird sound. Pop kind of disappeared and it's mostly either hip hop or rock, so, I don't know what I could offer the listerners. I'm not a "hip hopper" and I'm not a "rocker" either...I'm more in the little it of the "happy median" and until I can feel 100% totally sure that what I'm going to do is going to satisfy what I am as an artist and what the needs of the audience are, then I'm gonna keep doing what I'm doing in the Latin market. There's a lot of room to grow in the Latin market, so I'm just gonna spend my time doing these amazing tours that I'm doing now in Latin America and then kinda leave that to the side for the near future. When I say the near future it could be a year, it could be 2 years, it could be 3 years, so I'm just trying not to et ahead of myself, I'm kind of taking it little by little, working on my new album. It's doing amazingly, incredibly well and that's jus where I'm at right now. Ya know I don't know in like 6 months, 7, 8 months I'll start thinking if I want to do an English album or whether I want to do another Spanish album and then an English album...
Chrissy: Are you going to be performing at any radio festivals?
Fonsi: I'm going to do some stuff with KLVE. Right now my schedule is crazzzy because of the tour. After I finish this little promo tour I go to Puerto Rico just to start putting the tour together, and learning all the new coreography and stuff. So I'm going to be pretty busy untill like July. The tour starts May 14th...so basically until then I'm going to be in and out of rehearsals...doing a couple of events. During that time I'm pretty much going to do shows.
Chrissy: Do you find your song writing ability stronger in Spanish than in English?
Fonsi: Ya know, not really. I've done more Spanish writing than English so in that sense I'm a little bit more used to it. It might be a little bit easier but I feel pretty comfortable in both languages. Expressing myself in both languages...you know it's all about the music and the melody; it doesn't have a language, so it's about how you write the lyrics in what language you write them in. To be quite honest, I feel totally fine doing both, it's just that, obviously, right now I'm more involved in the Latin market so that's why I'm sticking to it.
Chrissy: How old were you when you started song writing?
Fonsi: My first song...I mean I did some little side projects and little jingles and songs and personal things...I started when I was in college...So I was probably like 18 or something like that, 17 or 18. My first serious song I wrote when I was 18...I wrote "Mi Sueno." I think when I really got to it, it was when I turned 21 or 22. Really during these last four years. I turn 26 the day after tomorrow. These last few years have been very productive, very fluid, as far as writing.
Chrissy: You're a pretty good actor in your videos. Do you plan on getting into acting?
Fonsi: Yeah, ya know, it's in the future. I think...I hope!
Chrissy: Would you want to do American stuff or would you want to do novelas?
Fonsi: Ya know, whatever comes. There are no plans, there is no set thing happening. It's just that being in front of a camera is something that I sometimes have to do when I interpret a song. So, I feel pretty comfortable doing it. I don't have as much experience as I do with music, but yeah, I think it's in the plans. I'd love to do film...who knows...something that I really want to do is musical theater. Something that really turns me on, that I'd love to do is a Broadway show. Not right now, not tomorrow, not this year, I'm talking about in the long run. It is definately there, maybe in a couple of years I'll do a project.
Chrissy: What is your biggest fear?
Fonsi: I try to not have a big fear.
Chrissy: Are you afraid of flying? A lot of people I talk to are.
Fonsi: No! I'm a skydiver, so no...that would be really wierd!
Chrissy: Duhh...I'm such a dork! I forgot! :-)
Fonsi: I don't have a huge fear, I don't have anything that really freaks me out.
Chrissy: You're a pretty calm person?
Fonsi: Yeah, I'm pretty calm, ya know, pretty human is the best way to explain it. I mean I have my things! If I were to see a rat here, I'd probably jump just like you would, it's not like I'd stay and pet it...but I don't have like...I'm not afraid of the dark. I'm not afraid of heights. I'm not afraid of close spaces. I really don't have anything that I can mention, really.
Chrissy: What is the thing that makes you the happiest?
Fonsi: Just my friends, my family. Feeling the response of the audience. When I go to a country and I have a really good tour...a really good show, a good interview, you just feel the positive vibe from the people. That just makes me really happy! The ocean! I love the water, so that calms me down a little bit. Just love in general, whether it's feeling love by a friend or whatever. I think that obviously for anybody that is always soothing.
Chrissy: Which childhood memories stand out the most in your mind?
Fonsi: Just hanging out with my friends, with my cousins, just singing in every corner of the house. Just getting together with my whole family; I have a big family. Just immitating Menudo...that's for us older folk... Menudo was like Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC....WAYYYY bigger than BSB and *NSYNC put together! They were like the "true" boyband. When I was 7, like in 19-whatever...nah...I'm not that old...back in 1985...
Chrissy: Your not that old! We aren't that many years apart!
Fonsi: Okay...when we were young...Menudo was a huge group in Puerto Rico and in alot of Latin American countries and I used to immitate them and stuff. I have old tape of me when I was 4 or 5 standing in front of a mirror doing the little cheesy dances and that was always a great memory! My childhood was full of great memories in general. Just a lot of great things, always surrounded by my family and music.
Chrissy: If you could change places with anybody dead or alive who would it be and why?
Fonsi: I would try not to. I'm pretty content with myself. I wouldn't mind being Brad Pitt for a couple of days to hangout with Jennifer Aniston...nah... ya know, I know I don't have it all. I know I'm not perfect. I know I'm not the most talented singer, the best looking guy, but I don't want to be. I'm happy with what God gave me and the things I can do and the things that I'm good at. That's just who I want to be. If I can better myself then good. I'm not perfect, but then again nobody is. So, who knows, you might say somebody but then you don't really know that person so, you don't know what that person has been through, so maybe it's not as good as you think it's going to be. To be quite honest, I wouldn't change anything about myself. I'd like to be born the same guy, as dorky as I am, as clumsy as I am, and there's a couple of good things about me, there's a couple of bad things, just like any human. I'd just like to be the same old Luis Fonsi!
Chrissy: Fonsi, thanks so much for all of your time! Could you send a message to all of your fans?!
Fonsi: Tell them that I love 'em; that they are the reason why I'm here. They are the reason why I get to live out my dream; that I get to express myself through music and that I get to have fun with what I do.
Fonsi: What brings me to LA?! I came here to visit "Chrissy Online..."
Chrissy: (Giving an "Alrighty then look." lol)
Fonsi: Nah...I'm just kidding ya...I'm here to promote my second single off of the new album, "Abrazar La Vida." I'm just here for a quick little stop...hmm...what am I doing? I just did a couple of tv shows and the press junket and then tomorrow I leave and then I go to Texas to do a couple of things.
Chrissy: Is the album doing well?
Fonsi: Extremely well! It's doing really good! We're starting to work this second single. "Quien Te Dijo Eso," went to the top of the charts...Billboard...now "Abrazar La Vida," is on the top ten, so I can't complain.
Chrissy: Besides the concerts in Puerto Rico, are you going to have any concerts here in the states?
Fonsi: Yes, towards the end of the tour. Basically what the tour does is go from the Caribbean, which is Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, then I start doing South America, starting with Venezuela, then I do Chile, then Argentina, then Colombia. I do a little bit of Central America...so far it's Panama and Costa Rica, then I go to Spain, do a few shows over there. Then I go to Mexico and do a few shows there. Finally at the end of the tour for sure I do Miami, Orlando, and New York, and I'm pretty positive I'm coming here, to LA.
Chrissy: A lot of people want to see you here! Including me! :-)
Fonsi: I would LOVE to come here, yeah, we are working on it. I mean that's going to be towards the end of the year, so right now, we don't have a set date.
Chrissy: I heard that you're working with Yahir. Does that mean you're going to be producing his album or just contributing songs?
Fonsi: No, I was going to write some songs for his album but he's doing all covers for this album...so for now I don't think he'll be recording those songs.
I am working with a lot of different artists, as producer and/or just song writer, right now. I unfortunately don't have enough time though. I'd love to do those things because I love to work with people, but I'm kinda working on my tour, which is actually the reason why I'm here and that's kind of the priority. Ya know of course, I'd love to, but yeah, when it slows down for a little bit, which I don't think it will for a while, I will. When I do have some time at home in Miami, then I'm going to be doing a little bit more of the producing side.
Chrissy: It's been two years since your English album came out. Do you plan on releasing another one?
Fonsi: I'm not sure, right now, to be quite honest. I'll never close that door, I'll never drop that option. I think eventually, yes, but it's not something that I'm thinking about right now. It's the market...the anglo market right now is in a weird sound. Pop kind of disappeared and it's mostly either hip hop or rock, so, I don't know what I could offer the listerners. I'm not a "hip hopper" and I'm not a "rocker" either...I'm more in the little it of the "happy median" and until I can feel 100% totally sure that what I'm going to do is going to satisfy what I am as an artist and what the needs of the audience are, then I'm gonna keep doing what I'm doing in the Latin market. There's a lot of room to grow in the Latin market, so I'm just gonna spend my time doing these amazing tours that I'm doing now in Latin America and then kinda leave that to the side for the near future. When I say the near future it could be a year, it could be 2 years, it could be 3 years, so I'm just trying not to et ahead of myself, I'm kind of taking it little by little, working on my new album. It's doing amazingly, incredibly well and that's jus where I'm at right now. Ya know I don't know in like 6 months, 7, 8 months I'll start thinking if I want to do an English album or whether I want to do another Spanish album and then an English album...
Chrissy: Are you going to be performing at any radio festivals?
Fonsi: I'm going to do some stuff with KLVE. Right now my schedule is crazzzy because of the tour. After I finish this little promo tour I go to Puerto Rico just to start putting the tour together, and learning all the new coreography and stuff. So I'm going to be pretty busy untill like July. The tour starts May 14th...so basically until then I'm going to be in and out of rehearsals...doing a couple of events. During that time I'm pretty much going to do shows.
Chrissy: Do you find your song writing ability stronger in Spanish than in English?
Fonsi: Ya know, not really. I've done more Spanish writing than English so in that sense I'm a little bit more used to it. It might be a little bit easier but I feel pretty comfortable in both languages. Expressing myself in both languages...you know it's all about the music and the melody; it doesn't have a language, so it's about how you write the lyrics in what language you write them in. To be quite honest, I feel totally fine doing both, it's just that, obviously, right now I'm more involved in the Latin market so that's why I'm sticking to it.
Chrissy: How old were you when you started song writing?
Fonsi: My first song...I mean I did some little side projects and little jingles and songs and personal things...I started when I was in college...So I was probably like 18 or something like that, 17 or 18. My first serious song I wrote when I was 18...I wrote "Mi Sueno." I think when I really got to it, it was when I turned 21 or 22. Really during these last four years. I turn 26 the day after tomorrow. These last few years have been very productive, very fluid, as far as writing.
Chrissy: You're a pretty good actor in your videos. Do you plan on getting into acting?
Fonsi: Yeah, ya know, it's in the future. I think...I hope!
Chrissy: Would you want to do American stuff or would you want to do novelas?
Fonsi: Ya know, whatever comes. There are no plans, there is no set thing happening. It's just that being in front of a camera is something that I sometimes have to do when I interpret a song. So, I feel pretty comfortable doing it. I don't have as much experience as I do with music, but yeah, I think it's in the plans. I'd love to do film...who knows...something that I really want to do is musical theater. Something that really turns me on, that I'd love to do is a Broadway show. Not right now, not tomorrow, not this year, I'm talking about in the long run. It is definately there, maybe in a couple of years I'll do a project.
Chrissy: What is your biggest fear?
Fonsi: I try to not have a big fear.
Chrissy: Are you afraid of flying? A lot of people I talk to are.
Fonsi: No! I'm a skydiver, so no...that would be really wierd!
Chrissy: Duhh...I'm such a dork! I forgot! :-)
Fonsi: I don't have a huge fear, I don't have anything that really freaks me out.
Chrissy: You're a pretty calm person?
Fonsi: Yeah, I'm pretty calm, ya know, pretty human is the best way to explain it. I mean I have my things! If I were to see a rat here, I'd probably jump just like you would, it's not like I'd stay and pet it...but I don't have like...I'm not afraid of the dark. I'm not afraid of heights. I'm not afraid of close spaces. I really don't have anything that I can mention, really.
Chrissy: What is the thing that makes you the happiest?
Fonsi: Just my friends, my family. Feeling the response of the audience. When I go to a country and I have a really good tour...a really good show, a good interview, you just feel the positive vibe from the people. That just makes me really happy! The ocean! I love the water, so that calms me down a little bit. Just love in general, whether it's feeling love by a friend or whatever. I think that obviously for anybody that is always soothing.
Chrissy: Which childhood memories stand out the most in your mind?
Fonsi: Just hanging out with my friends, with my cousins, just singing in every corner of the house. Just getting together with my whole family; I have a big family. Just immitating Menudo...that's for us older folk... Menudo was like Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC....WAYYYY bigger than BSB and *NSYNC put together! They were like the "true" boyband. When I was 7, like in 19-whatever...nah...I'm not that old...back in 1985...
Chrissy: Your not that old! We aren't that many years apart!
Fonsi: Okay...when we were young...Menudo was a huge group in Puerto Rico and in alot of Latin American countries and I used to immitate them and stuff. I have old tape of me when I was 4 or 5 standing in front of a mirror doing the little cheesy dances and that was always a great memory! My childhood was full of great memories in general. Just a lot of great things, always surrounded by my family and music.
Chrissy: If you could change places with anybody dead or alive who would it be and why?
Fonsi: I would try not to. I'm pretty content with myself. I wouldn't mind being Brad Pitt for a couple of days to hangout with Jennifer Aniston...nah... ya know, I know I don't have it all. I know I'm not perfect. I know I'm not the most talented singer, the best looking guy, but I don't want to be. I'm happy with what God gave me and the things I can do and the things that I'm good at. That's just who I want to be. If I can better myself then good. I'm not perfect, but then again nobody is. So, who knows, you might say somebody but then you don't really know that person so, you don't know what that person has been through, so maybe it's not as good as you think it's going to be. To be quite honest, I wouldn't change anything about myself. I'd like to be born the same guy, as dorky as I am, as clumsy as I am, and there's a couple of good things about me, there's a couple of bad things, just like any human. I'd just like to be the same old Luis Fonsi!
Chrissy: Fonsi, thanks so much for all of your time! Could you send a message to all of your fans?!
Fonsi: Tell them that I love 'em; that they are the reason why I'm here. They are the reason why I get to live out my dream; that I get to express myself through music and that I get to have fun with what I do.
Luis Fonsi Interview 1
Christina: Do you plan on writing and producing music for other artists?
Luis Fonsi: Absolutely! Absolutely, I'm already writing. I already have some songs on hold for very, very recognized Latin artists.
Christina: Like who?
Luis Fonsi: I can't say yet. I can't say yet 'cause it hasn't happened yet. But as a matter of fact every day I actually get a call from a lot of people
saying, "Hey, I would love to work with you," "I love your new stuff," "I love your direction and I want you to be a part of my album," so definately, especially this year I'm gonna be working with a lot of
different people and producing as well.
Christina: What can fans expect from your English album coming out this summer?
Luis Fonsi: You know, It's just a fun album! It's just myself! I never like to put kind of labels and say "hey it's like this, it's like that." It's just fun! It's got a mixture of kinda fun pop songs with a little different vibes. Some have a little bit more of an urban feel, a little hip hop feel, a little bit of a
Latin feel. But it's feel good music! Music that you can dance to!
Christina: Do you plan on touring, like promoting the new album and stuff?
Luis Fonsi: As a matter of fact, yes! Yeah, the album comes out in July. I'm probably going to go out on the road, you know, just promoting, doing
a lot of radio shows, doing a lot of touring. My big tour starts in October in different countries, my big Latin tour. I'm going to go all through Latin America, so you know, just having fun!
Christina: So do you plan on collaborating with *NSYNC or joining on as their opening act in an up-coming tour?
Luis Fonsi: The guys from *NSYNC are my buddies, especially Joey. I grew up
with Joey, he's known me since I was 10. He's one of my best friends, he knows me very well. As a matter of fact, I already quote on quote "collaborated" with him because he was the co-director of my video. Which is the funniest ting to watch, your buddy kinda telling you what to do! I'm like, "Shut up!" You know, like old friends,
but Joey's always been really inclined into doing directing. He's getting into it, and I think he's got a lot of future in that perspective. It's fun, he did a little cameo, we just had fun! I mean the video shoot was so much fun! We were down in Miami, which is my hometown, and ya know, as far as music, you never know. We have nothing
planned, but you never know. Those guys, I've kinda seen them grow up. I remember when they were doing gigs and nobody knew
who they were, and now their one of the biggest acts in the world. They're really talented fellas! They're really nice kids, so hopefully we'll get to share the stage.
Christina: If you weren't a musician, where would you see yourself today?
Luis Fonsi: If I wasn't a musician? Ahh man it's tough, it really is tough! If I wasn't singing, I would be producing, kinda like behind-the-scenes. But if
you take me out of music, totally, I would probably be in the business side of music, working for a label, working as management. I don't know. I can't be too far away from music. It's just, my life has always been centered around music.
Christina: You've become a role model for many young Latinos, but who was your role model growing up?
Luis Fonsi: My parents. My parents and different artists. Back then it was Menudo. They were my big role models. Then I was a big fan of
Michael Jackson. I was a big huge fan, I don't know if he was a role model, but he was my favorite artist back when "Bad" and "Thriller," came out. I listened to a lot of Latin artists like Luis Miguel and
Ricardo Montaner, and a lot of "balladeers" who always sang about love and just kinda poured their hearts out in a song and I always liked that. A little bit of everything, but my parents as far as role
models, my parents, 'cause they were guiding me through the way.
Christina: What does family mean to you?
Luis Fonsi: I'm a very family oriented person. Like I said, my parents have been present in every decision, in everything. I always call them, we're
friends. My brother and my sister, we're really close, everyone, cousins, it's very "Latin," in that way. Like my dancers, 2 of my dancers are my cousins, 1 of my background vocals is my cousin.
Their not there because their family members, their there because their really talented guys. Their extremely talented and there's nothing better than having people who are related to you, who know
you, your family. Their constantly with me so, it's really kind of refreshing.
Christina: What keeps you down-to-earth? Your family obviously, or...?
Luis Fonsi: Just everybody around me. I think when you love what you do and when you have fun doing it, you kind of stay the same person, and you don't become anybody else. Like I said, I have a very good way of looking at things and I just love what I do! I love my job, I love singing, I love traveling! I don't see why I have to change the way I
have to treat people and why I have to be "stuck up," all, ya know, like I'll never be a "diva!" I'm just "Fonsi!" I'm just regular old Luis Fonsi. I'm a kid! I'm a big kid inside!
Christina: What kind of person would you give your heart to?
Luis Fonsi: Somebody who would give their heart back to me, somebody who would just be, you know, literally, love is supposed to be a 2 way
thing. You feel love; you love when you feel love, and there's some"magic." They always talk about that "magic," when you love some-body your supposed to feel that "magic," your supposed to feel that little "twinkling," "connection," the "vibe." I believe in "destiny," and I believe that there's somebody out there for you, so I'm not in a hurry.
I'm single, and I'm looking, and I'm young! I'm not in a hurry to be in a relationship.
Christina: What's the nicest thing a fan has given or done for you?
Luis Fonsi: Ahh man, fans have done some crazy stuff, nice things.
Christina: Fans are crazy; some of them!
Luis Fonsi: No, no not really! I don't see them as crazy, I think there are some loving fans out there! One of them painted this huge drawing for me
with like different things and different meanings, written poems, written songs, given me presents, more than the materialistic part of the present, but the meaning of that present because they done some research and they know that I liked this. They go out of the way to study you. They go to every interview, they'll be there waiting for you
the next morning at 4 o'clock in the morning, you know, they don't get any sleep, they skip school, and mean while, I'm way tired and they
went to bed later and woke up earlier than me and their just there to catch a glimpse at you; just to take one more picture. So that really to
me, that is not annoying, that is really refreshing that their doing this for you, it's an honor! So, I respect fans and I try to be their friend and
I try to get them to know me as a person and connect with them through my web page and things here and there.
Christina: What does success mean to you?
Luis Fonsi: To me success is when your happy with yourself. When you've worked hard to go somewhere, to get some place, and you get
there, and your happy with yourself and content with everything that has happened along the way. I feel successful because my dream since I was 7, since I was 6, was to sing, was to record an
album. And I got to do that, not only did I get to do that, but I got to grow bigger. I got to release 3 hit Spanish albums, and now I'm
about to release my 1st English album. I've got to have fun along the way, so to me that is being successful. I mean I wake up every
morning with a smile on my face, saying, "you know what, I did it man." All the hard work, all the studying. I went to college. I got my music degree, it was day in and day out.
Christina: Did you get an AA or BA?
Luis Fonsi: I got my Vocal Performance degree, my BA at Florida State University and I graduated, and it wasn't easy. Reading Mozart and Bach, and analyzing the chord structure of this and that, it was
tough. People were like why are you studying classical music if you want to be out on stage, jumping and dancing. I said, "You know what, the more prepared I get, the better." So that's why I did it, so it's worth it. Now that I get to be doing this, now that I get to be on stage and traveling the world and meeting the president and meeting the
Pope. Stuff like that doesn't happen everyday.
Luis Fonsi: Absolutely! Absolutely, I'm already writing. I already have some songs on hold for very, very recognized Latin artists.
Christina: Like who?
Luis Fonsi: I can't say yet. I can't say yet 'cause it hasn't happened yet. But as a matter of fact every day I actually get a call from a lot of people
saying, "Hey, I would love to work with you," "I love your new stuff," "I love your direction and I want you to be a part of my album," so definately, especially this year I'm gonna be working with a lot of
different people and producing as well.
Christina: What can fans expect from your English album coming out this summer?
Luis Fonsi: You know, It's just a fun album! It's just myself! I never like to put kind of labels and say "hey it's like this, it's like that." It's just fun! It's got a mixture of kinda fun pop songs with a little different vibes. Some have a little bit more of an urban feel, a little hip hop feel, a little bit of a
Latin feel. But it's feel good music! Music that you can dance to!
Christina: Do you plan on touring, like promoting the new album and stuff?
Luis Fonsi: As a matter of fact, yes! Yeah, the album comes out in July. I'm probably going to go out on the road, you know, just promoting, doing
a lot of radio shows, doing a lot of touring. My big tour starts in October in different countries, my big Latin tour. I'm going to go all through Latin America, so you know, just having fun!
Christina: So do you plan on collaborating with *NSYNC or joining on as their opening act in an up-coming tour?
Luis Fonsi: The guys from *NSYNC are my buddies, especially Joey. I grew up
with Joey, he's known me since I was 10. He's one of my best friends, he knows me very well. As a matter of fact, I already quote on quote "collaborated" with him because he was the co-director of my video. Which is the funniest ting to watch, your buddy kinda telling you what to do! I'm like, "Shut up!" You know, like old friends,
but Joey's always been really inclined into doing directing. He's getting into it, and I think he's got a lot of future in that perspective. It's fun, he did a little cameo, we just had fun! I mean the video shoot was so much fun! We were down in Miami, which is my hometown, and ya know, as far as music, you never know. We have nothing
planned, but you never know. Those guys, I've kinda seen them grow up. I remember when they were doing gigs and nobody knew
who they were, and now their one of the biggest acts in the world. They're really talented fellas! They're really nice kids, so hopefully we'll get to share the stage.
Christina: If you weren't a musician, where would you see yourself today?
Luis Fonsi: If I wasn't a musician? Ahh man it's tough, it really is tough! If I wasn't singing, I would be producing, kinda like behind-the-scenes. But if
you take me out of music, totally, I would probably be in the business side of music, working for a label, working as management. I don't know. I can't be too far away from music. It's just, my life has always been centered around music.
Christina: You've become a role model for many young Latinos, but who was your role model growing up?
Luis Fonsi: My parents. My parents and different artists. Back then it was Menudo. They were my big role models. Then I was a big fan of
Michael Jackson. I was a big huge fan, I don't know if he was a role model, but he was my favorite artist back when "Bad" and "Thriller," came out. I listened to a lot of Latin artists like Luis Miguel and
Ricardo Montaner, and a lot of "balladeers" who always sang about love and just kinda poured their hearts out in a song and I always liked that. A little bit of everything, but my parents as far as role
models, my parents, 'cause they were guiding me through the way.
Christina: What does family mean to you?
Luis Fonsi: I'm a very family oriented person. Like I said, my parents have been present in every decision, in everything. I always call them, we're
friends. My brother and my sister, we're really close, everyone, cousins, it's very "Latin," in that way. Like my dancers, 2 of my dancers are my cousins, 1 of my background vocals is my cousin.
Their not there because their family members, their there because their really talented guys. Their extremely talented and there's nothing better than having people who are related to you, who know
you, your family. Their constantly with me so, it's really kind of refreshing.
Christina: What keeps you down-to-earth? Your family obviously, or...?
Luis Fonsi: Just everybody around me. I think when you love what you do and when you have fun doing it, you kind of stay the same person, and you don't become anybody else. Like I said, I have a very good way of looking at things and I just love what I do! I love my job, I love singing, I love traveling! I don't see why I have to change the way I
have to treat people and why I have to be "stuck up," all, ya know, like I'll never be a "diva!" I'm just "Fonsi!" I'm just regular old Luis Fonsi. I'm a kid! I'm a big kid inside!
Christina: What kind of person would you give your heart to?
Luis Fonsi: Somebody who would give their heart back to me, somebody who would just be, you know, literally, love is supposed to be a 2 way
thing. You feel love; you love when you feel love, and there's some"magic." They always talk about that "magic," when you love some-body your supposed to feel that "magic," your supposed to feel that little "twinkling," "connection," the "vibe." I believe in "destiny," and I believe that there's somebody out there for you, so I'm not in a hurry.
I'm single, and I'm looking, and I'm young! I'm not in a hurry to be in a relationship.
Christina: What's the nicest thing a fan has given or done for you?
Luis Fonsi: Ahh man, fans have done some crazy stuff, nice things.
Christina: Fans are crazy; some of them!
Luis Fonsi: No, no not really! I don't see them as crazy, I think there are some loving fans out there! One of them painted this huge drawing for me
with like different things and different meanings, written poems, written songs, given me presents, more than the materialistic part of the present, but the meaning of that present because they done some research and they know that I liked this. They go out of the way to study you. They go to every interview, they'll be there waiting for you
the next morning at 4 o'clock in the morning, you know, they don't get any sleep, they skip school, and mean while, I'm way tired and they
went to bed later and woke up earlier than me and their just there to catch a glimpse at you; just to take one more picture. So that really to
me, that is not annoying, that is really refreshing that their doing this for you, it's an honor! So, I respect fans and I try to be their friend and
I try to get them to know me as a person and connect with them through my web page and things here and there.
Christina: What does success mean to you?
Luis Fonsi: To me success is when your happy with yourself. When you've worked hard to go somewhere, to get some place, and you get
there, and your happy with yourself and content with everything that has happened along the way. I feel successful because my dream since I was 7, since I was 6, was to sing, was to record an
album. And I got to do that, not only did I get to do that, but I got to grow bigger. I got to release 3 hit Spanish albums, and now I'm
about to release my 1st English album. I've got to have fun along the way, so to me that is being successful. I mean I wake up every
morning with a smile on my face, saying, "you know what, I did it man." All the hard work, all the studying. I went to college. I got my music degree, it was day in and day out.
Christina: Did you get an AA or BA?
Luis Fonsi: I got my Vocal Performance degree, my BA at Florida State University and I graduated, and it wasn't easy. Reading Mozart and Bach, and analyzing the chord structure of this and that, it was
tough. People were like why are you studying classical music if you want to be out on stage, jumping and dancing. I said, "You know what, the more prepared I get, the better." So that's why I did it, so it's worth it. Now that I get to be doing this, now that I get to be on stage and traveling the world and meeting the president and meeting the
Pope. Stuff like that doesn't happen everyday.
David Bisbal
Chrissy: At what age did you realize that you wanted to become a singer?
David: Since I was a very little boy I knew that music is what I felt in me. For reals, I've always lived like that. I'd sing in front of a mirror using a pen as a microphone. As I grew up, music has just continued to form part of my life.
Chrissy: Tell us a little about the show, "Operaccion Truinfo." Is it like our "American Idol" or Mexico's "La Academia?"
David: Yes, basically they are the same, except for our private lives were never shown, only the evolution of the kids and everyday work. It's the same format; a television show that gives kids a chance to follow their dreams to be an actor or singer. In this case, in Spain, it was only musically based.
Chrissy: Did a lot of singers come out of the show as triumphant as you?
David: Yes. I think that personal triumph is in everyone of us, because for us to have the chance to realize our dreams and enjoy our work is triumph.
Chrissy: With which artists would you like to perform a duet with?
David: I'd love to sing with Chayanne. Well, I'd love to sing with artists who are already well-established. I'd like to sing with Armando Manzanero as well.
Chrissy: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
David: I have one brother and one sister.
Chrissy: Do they sing too?
David: No, they don't sing.
Chrissy: How does it feel to be nominated for a Premio Tu Musica in Puerto Rico with artists such as Daniel Rene, Tiziano Fierro, and Julio Jr.?
David: I'm extremely happy. I have to send a huge kiss to Puerto Rico, of my heart, which I love so much. I can't wait to return and I'm really happy because I will be there soon with all of the press, whom are my friends and all of the beautiful people there.
Chrissy: Are you recording an album right now?
David: No, not yet, I'm auditioning songs right now, because I'm preparing to record soon.
Chrissy: You have 3 singles now, right?
David: Yes, I have 3 singles, the latest one is "Llorare Las Penas." I'm really happy because it's on the top of the Billboard Charts.
Chrissy: If you could be the king of the world for one day, what would you do?
David: The king of the world?! The king of the world, me?!!! Uyyyyy, I don't know! I think I'd probably donate food to people.
Chrissy: In the video for "Llorare Las Penas," the girl in the video is Penelope Cruz's sister, right?
David: Yes, Monica Cruz.
Chrissy: How was it like to record the video with her?
David: It was awesome. She's such an extraordinary person; a hardworker. I liked her a lot because she was such a perfectionist. If she didn't think she did good, she'd have to repeat it, even if we all considered her work to be perfect.
Chrissy: Would you like to sing in English some day?
David: It would be good. I'd have to learn and feel the language. Little by little, I'd learn the language and yes, I would, because English is very universal.
Chrissy: How does it feel to have recieved so much recognition from an international public in such a short period of time?
David: It feels really good! I feel very previeleged in a way. People are actually helping me, and thanks to them I am achieving all of this. People of the press, fan clubs, and my record label. All I have to give in return is my heart and music.
Chrissy: Will you return to Los Angeles?
David: Back to Los Angeles, hmmm.... I don't know. I really hope so though!!!
Chrissy: When your new album comes out, are you going to promote it in the U.S.?
David: Yes, of course. When the album comes out in January 2004, it will come out in all countries!
Chrissy: Your working with Kiki Santander now, right? How is it to work with such a very talent man?
David: Yes, I am. He's phenominal! When I'm recording with him, we are like family. I consider him like a brother. I'm really grateful for all of his advice and I hope our friendship will last a long time.
Chrissy: Do you write your own songs?
David: Some of them. I've been carrying a tape recorder, like that one, with me. It's beautiful to share your feelings. But, I also like to interpret songs as well.
Chrissy: Would you like to become an actor in the future?
David: No, I wouldn't because I'd feel like I'm stealing work from someone. If I would do it, it would have to involve music, but I'd never take anyones' job.
Chrissy: How old are you?
David: I turned 24 on June 5th.
Chrissy: Do you have a girlfriend? I have to ask because all the girls are probably going to ask me this!
David: Yes, I do have one. Almost everyone knows already!!
Chrissy: What else would you like to share regarding your career?
David: Well, first of all, I'm very happy! Day after day wonderful things are happening to me and in turn encourage me to keep on working. I'm still promoting this first album and promoting it in as many cities as possible. But, with this second album, I'm going to work even harder because I'm working with a champion (Kiki Santander). I'm going to go everywhere and see all of the caring people supporting my music, all the press, and above all, always thinking about this little slice of support I have here in Los Angeles. (Sealed with a cute wink!)
Chrissy: Could you give a message to the fans?
David: Yes, of course!! I want to send all of you an extremely huge kiss and a huge hug with all of my heart!!! I will always take you in my heart!! Lots of kisses! Muah...muah....muah....muah............... (Kissing the microphone part of the tape recorder! lol What a sweet heart!!)
David: Since I was a very little boy I knew that music is what I felt in me. For reals, I've always lived like that. I'd sing in front of a mirror using a pen as a microphone. As I grew up, music has just continued to form part of my life.
Chrissy: Tell us a little about the show, "Operaccion Truinfo." Is it like our "American Idol" or Mexico's "La Academia?"
David: Yes, basically they are the same, except for our private lives were never shown, only the evolution of the kids and everyday work. It's the same format; a television show that gives kids a chance to follow their dreams to be an actor or singer. In this case, in Spain, it was only musically based.
Chrissy: Did a lot of singers come out of the show as triumphant as you?
David: Yes. I think that personal triumph is in everyone of us, because for us to have the chance to realize our dreams and enjoy our work is triumph.
Chrissy: With which artists would you like to perform a duet with?
David: I'd love to sing with Chayanne. Well, I'd love to sing with artists who are already well-established. I'd like to sing with Armando Manzanero as well.
Chrissy: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
David: I have one brother and one sister.
Chrissy: Do they sing too?
David: No, they don't sing.
Chrissy: How does it feel to be nominated for a Premio Tu Musica in Puerto Rico with artists such as Daniel Rene, Tiziano Fierro, and Julio Jr.?
David: I'm extremely happy. I have to send a huge kiss to Puerto Rico, of my heart, which I love so much. I can't wait to return and I'm really happy because I will be there soon with all of the press, whom are my friends and all of the beautiful people there.
Chrissy: Are you recording an album right now?
David: No, not yet, I'm auditioning songs right now, because I'm preparing to record soon.
Chrissy: You have 3 singles now, right?
David: Yes, I have 3 singles, the latest one is "Llorare Las Penas." I'm really happy because it's on the top of the Billboard Charts.
Chrissy: If you could be the king of the world for one day, what would you do?
David: The king of the world?! The king of the world, me?!!! Uyyyyy, I don't know! I think I'd probably donate food to people.
Chrissy: In the video for "Llorare Las Penas," the girl in the video is Penelope Cruz's sister, right?
David: Yes, Monica Cruz.
Chrissy: How was it like to record the video with her?
David: It was awesome. She's such an extraordinary person; a hardworker. I liked her a lot because she was such a perfectionist. If she didn't think she did good, she'd have to repeat it, even if we all considered her work to be perfect.
Chrissy: Would you like to sing in English some day?
David: It would be good. I'd have to learn and feel the language. Little by little, I'd learn the language and yes, I would, because English is very universal.
Chrissy: How does it feel to have recieved so much recognition from an international public in such a short period of time?
David: It feels really good! I feel very previeleged in a way. People are actually helping me, and thanks to them I am achieving all of this. People of the press, fan clubs, and my record label. All I have to give in return is my heart and music.
Chrissy: Will you return to Los Angeles?
David: Back to Los Angeles, hmmm.... I don't know. I really hope so though!!!
Chrissy: When your new album comes out, are you going to promote it in the U.S.?
David: Yes, of course. When the album comes out in January 2004, it will come out in all countries!
Chrissy: Your working with Kiki Santander now, right? How is it to work with such a very talent man?
David: Yes, I am. He's phenominal! When I'm recording with him, we are like family. I consider him like a brother. I'm really grateful for all of his advice and I hope our friendship will last a long time.
Chrissy: Do you write your own songs?
David: Some of them. I've been carrying a tape recorder, like that one, with me. It's beautiful to share your feelings. But, I also like to interpret songs as well.
Chrissy: Would you like to become an actor in the future?
David: No, I wouldn't because I'd feel like I'm stealing work from someone. If I would do it, it would have to involve music, but I'd never take anyones' job.
Chrissy: How old are you?
David: I turned 24 on June 5th.
Chrissy: Do you have a girlfriend? I have to ask because all the girls are probably going to ask me this!
David: Yes, I do have one. Almost everyone knows already!!
Chrissy: What else would you like to share regarding your career?
David: Well, first of all, I'm very happy! Day after day wonderful things are happening to me and in turn encourage me to keep on working. I'm still promoting this first album and promoting it in as many cities as possible. But, with this second album, I'm going to work even harder because I'm working with a champion (Kiki Santander). I'm going to go everywhere and see all of the caring people supporting my music, all the press, and above all, always thinking about this little slice of support I have here in Los Angeles. (Sealed with a cute wink!)
Chrissy: Could you give a message to the fans?
David: Yes, of course!! I want to send all of you an extremely huge kiss and a huge hug with all of my heart!!! I will always take you in my heart!! Lots of kisses! Muah...muah....muah....muah............... (Kissing the microphone part of the tape recorder! lol What a sweet heart!!)
Innis Interview 1
On December 4th, 2000, I had the pleasure to interview the Latin singer, Innis. The interview took place at Farrah Dragon's Cashmere Sweaters in Beverly Hills, California. It was great to interview this cutie! Read on to see what Innis had to say and to check out some exclusive pictures!
Christina: First of all, what is your complete name?
Innis: Innis Casey Dumm
Christina: Where is your current residencey?
Innis: Mexico City, LA, Miami, mostly in Mexico.
Christina: Your favorite city?
Innis: LA... LA...LA... I am born and rasied here.
Christina: And, your favorite foods?
Innis: My moms meatballs, there the best, I defintely like obviously the Mexican food, I love Mexican food, Pozole is my favorite plate of all of them.
Christina: What nationality are you?
Innis: I have Italian roots, but I mean, I'm from here, my moms Italian, and my dad has, he's got a mix of things from Europe, like English, Irish, and German, so... a well mix. (Changing page.. "Can you flip the page for me, Christina's very nice, she's helping me out. Okay.")
Christina: When was the first time you decided you wanted to be in "show business?"
Innis: I think living here in Hollywood my whole life...living here my whole life, I've always loved the movies, I've loved theater, it's like kinda a part of, right here next to Hollywood and everything. I never decided that I wanted to be in it, but it's something I think that was in my blood. Ya know? I've always loved it, I did some theater and stuff in high school, which was for fun, but decided that I actually wanted to dedicate myself to music and sing in Spanish living in Mexico, about, almost 3 years ago in Cuernavaca and that's where everything started, that's where I fell in love with everything, and discovered my passion for music.
Christina: What did it feel like the first time you heard your song on the radio?
Innis: You know, it's funny! I was on the street, la calle Reforma en Mexico, and I was actually right in front of the National Auditorium (El Auditorio Nacional), when I heard my song on the radio, and I cried 'cause I worked so hard, so it was an emotional moment. I was like, "I can't believe it?!" "Alli esta el nuevo chavo de Mexico, no de Mexico, pero, aqui vive en Mexico, su sencillo, "Dime Donde, Dime Cuando," aqui esta para ustedes, Innis!" They said my name and it was like "wow!," I can't believe it's on the radio (laughing), so with all that work, it was finally on the radio.
Christina: Do you get homesick or do you like being on the road?
Innis: I like being on the road, but of course I get homesick. My family and I, we're close. I miss my bed, I miss my dogs, I miss, like my house, it's a great home! I've lived there my whole life, so I miss it but opportunities like this to be working in LA, in California, I get to stay at my house, so, but I love being on the road, I love living in Mexico, I love living in other places and learning about other cultures as well, ya know?
Christina: What is the hardest part about being famous?
Innis: The hardest part about being famous?! (Pause) I don't know, I'm not that famous! (laughing) Um, you know, I love it! That's for sure! I think when, like you guys are here right now, it motivates me 'cause I just wanna be better, I wanna speak better Spanish, I wanna sing better for you guys, because you are like why I'm here you know and that's really cool. So being, I don't know, I always hear you lose your privacy...you probably do, to some extent, but I knew it was something that comes with this career. That this choice to work in the business, so, but this is what I wanna do, and I think that you just have to learn to manage it.
Christina: What have you been up to lately?
Innis: Work! Lotta work, I've been traveling a lot. I've been going to radio stations, lots of interviews, lots of tv shows, so that's what I've been up to lately and also, I've been pigging out too! After we had Thanksgiving at my house, my mom cooked up a storm, so I'm surprised that I'm just not like... I love food! Eating, lots of eating!
Christina: What do you think about the "boy bands?"
Innis: I think it's great. I think that every artist whether group or solo artist has something special to offer to people and, I think it's great. Their singing and their having a great time, and their sharing their music with the world, you know, and that's what I wanna do. I just wanna be able to share my music with everyody and make it a part of their lives.
Christina: Which magazine is your favorite?
Innis: Yours! But it's on the internet! Eres, it's a great magazine, they helped me out a lot. I like Maxium, okay, Wallpapers is another good one.
Christina: I know a ton of girls are going to be asking me this! Are you single, or do you have a girlfriend?
Innis: You know, I had a girlfriend a few weeks ago, (pause) but not anymore! (laughing)
Christina: Do you have any college degrees?
Innis: Yes, I graduated in communications at San Diego State University.
Christina: To conclude this interview, what is your message to your fans?
Innis: Um, keep just going, decide what you want, and go for it. I think that everything is possible in this life, you just have to wanna do it, you have to want it. So don't ever be afraid to chase your dreams, everything is possible, and just do, and be yourself doing it! That's the most important thing. I think in anything you have to be yourself doing anything you do in your life, you know. Be yourself, people are gonna see that and go, "Wow, this guy, person is really cool. This guy, this girls really cool."
Christina: First of all, what is your complete name?
Innis: Innis Casey Dumm
Christina: Where is your current residencey?
Innis: Mexico City, LA, Miami, mostly in Mexico.
Christina: Your favorite city?
Innis: LA... LA...LA... I am born and rasied here.
Christina: And, your favorite foods?
Innis: My moms meatballs, there the best, I defintely like obviously the Mexican food, I love Mexican food, Pozole is my favorite plate of all of them.
Christina: What nationality are you?
Innis: I have Italian roots, but I mean, I'm from here, my moms Italian, and my dad has, he's got a mix of things from Europe, like English, Irish, and German, so... a well mix. (Changing page.. "Can you flip the page for me, Christina's very nice, she's helping me out. Okay.")
Christina: When was the first time you decided you wanted to be in "show business?"
Innis: I think living here in Hollywood my whole life...living here my whole life, I've always loved the movies, I've loved theater, it's like kinda a part of, right here next to Hollywood and everything. I never decided that I wanted to be in it, but it's something I think that was in my blood. Ya know? I've always loved it, I did some theater and stuff in high school, which was for fun, but decided that I actually wanted to dedicate myself to music and sing in Spanish living in Mexico, about, almost 3 years ago in Cuernavaca and that's where everything started, that's where I fell in love with everything, and discovered my passion for music.
Christina: What did it feel like the first time you heard your song on the radio?
Innis: You know, it's funny! I was on the street, la calle Reforma en Mexico, and I was actually right in front of the National Auditorium (El Auditorio Nacional), when I heard my song on the radio, and I cried 'cause I worked so hard, so it was an emotional moment. I was like, "I can't believe it?!" "Alli esta el nuevo chavo de Mexico, no de Mexico, pero, aqui vive en Mexico, su sencillo, "Dime Donde, Dime Cuando," aqui esta para ustedes, Innis!" They said my name and it was like "wow!," I can't believe it's on the radio (laughing), so with all that work, it was finally on the radio.
Christina: Do you get homesick or do you like being on the road?
Innis: I like being on the road, but of course I get homesick. My family and I, we're close. I miss my bed, I miss my dogs, I miss, like my house, it's a great home! I've lived there my whole life, so I miss it but opportunities like this to be working in LA, in California, I get to stay at my house, so, but I love being on the road, I love living in Mexico, I love living in other places and learning about other cultures as well, ya know?
Christina: What is the hardest part about being famous?
Innis: The hardest part about being famous?! (Pause) I don't know, I'm not that famous! (laughing) Um, you know, I love it! That's for sure! I think when, like you guys are here right now, it motivates me 'cause I just wanna be better, I wanna speak better Spanish, I wanna sing better for you guys, because you are like why I'm here you know and that's really cool. So being, I don't know, I always hear you lose your privacy...you probably do, to some extent, but I knew it was something that comes with this career. That this choice to work in the business, so, but this is what I wanna do, and I think that you just have to learn to manage it.
Christina: What have you been up to lately?
Innis: Work! Lotta work, I've been traveling a lot. I've been going to radio stations, lots of interviews, lots of tv shows, so that's what I've been up to lately and also, I've been pigging out too! After we had Thanksgiving at my house, my mom cooked up a storm, so I'm surprised that I'm just not like... I love food! Eating, lots of eating!
Christina: What do you think about the "boy bands?"
Innis: I think it's great. I think that every artist whether group or solo artist has something special to offer to people and, I think it's great. Their singing and their having a great time, and their sharing their music with the world, you know, and that's what I wanna do. I just wanna be able to share my music with everyody and make it a part of their lives.
Christina: Which magazine is your favorite?
Innis: Yours! But it's on the internet! Eres, it's a great magazine, they helped me out a lot. I like Maxium, okay, Wallpapers is another good one.
Christina: I know a ton of girls are going to be asking me this! Are you single, or do you have a girlfriend?
Innis: You know, I had a girlfriend a few weeks ago, (pause) but not anymore! (laughing)
Christina: Do you have any college degrees?
Innis: Yes, I graduated in communications at San Diego State University.
Christina: To conclude this interview, what is your message to your fans?
Innis: Um, keep just going, decide what you want, and go for it. I think that everything is possible in this life, you just have to wanna do it, you have to want it. So don't ever be afraid to chase your dreams, everything is possible, and just do, and be yourself doing it! That's the most important thing. I think in anything you have to be yourself doing anything you do in your life, you know. Be yourself, people are gonna see that and go, "Wow, this guy, person is really cool. This guy, this girls really cool."
Myriam Montemayor
Chrissy: How does it feel to come to Los Angeles and be so well-recieved?
Myriam: Well, I'm very happy and very grateful with everyone, here in Los Angeles and all of the Latino people who always greet us with open arms and so much kindness.
Chrissy: How does Myriam define triumph?
Myriam: I believe that triumph is work, consistancy, and strength.
Chrissy: What type of guy does Myriam like?
Myriam: Eh...(giggling)... He has to be honest, cute, and caring.
Chrissy: Do you have any celebrity crushes?
Myriam: Yes! Pedro Infante! (A very famous Mexican singer/actor.) I also like American actors, like that one guy that stars in "Crazy For Mary."
Chrissy: If you could sing with any singer, dead or alive, who would it be?
Myriam: I'd love to sing with Pedro Infante, because I admire him so much. I also admire Madonna.
Chrissy: What do you most like about fame?
Myriam: I like that you can give the people the best of your talent.
Chrissy: And what do you most dislike about fame?
Myriam: I least like when people tell lies about you.
Chrissy: Are you working on a new album?
Myriam: Yes, I am preparing my second album. We are looking at different songs. I think that the album will come out in April or May of 2004.
Chrissy: Are you working on any other projects?
Myriam: I'm preparing for my first concert on February 28th, in Monterrey, Mexico.
Chrissy: Will you be coming to Los Angeles on your tour?
Myriam: Of course I will!
Chrissy: Would you consider acting in a novela, like Yahir, Raul, and Victor have?
Myriam: Yes, I would like to in the future, if the opportunity arises. I'd like to learn other things, like acting, just as long as I don't let my singing career sit on the side.
Chrissy: Would you consider doing the "crossover" into the American market?
Myriam: Yes, that would be great!
Chrissy: You have a song in English on your first album, don't you?
Myriam: Yes, "The Rose." That's the song I performed on the Gran Final of the 1st Generation of La Academia.
Chrissy: Will your second album have a song in English?
Myriam: I don't know, yet, since we are just trying out different songs. But, I'd really like to have an English song. I don't speak English, but I'd like to take classes and prepare myself, and for sure later on I'd release songs in English.
Chrissy: Myriam, thanks so much for your time! Would you like to give a message to your fans?
Myriam: I want to tell them that I love them very much and that I thank them for all of their support and kindess that they've always given me.
Chrissy: Would you like to say anything else?!
Myriam: Yes! I hope that they enjoy my new album, my second album, that I'm preparing right now. I'm preparing it with kindness for all of my fans and that I hope to be here in Los Angeles, soon with my concert tour!
Myriam: Well, I'm very happy and very grateful with everyone, here in Los Angeles and all of the Latino people who always greet us with open arms and so much kindness.
Chrissy: How does Myriam define triumph?
Myriam: I believe that triumph is work, consistancy, and strength.
Chrissy: What type of guy does Myriam like?
Myriam: Eh...(giggling)... He has to be honest, cute, and caring.
Chrissy: Do you have any celebrity crushes?
Myriam: Yes! Pedro Infante! (A very famous Mexican singer/actor.) I also like American actors, like that one guy that stars in "Crazy For Mary."
Chrissy: If you could sing with any singer, dead or alive, who would it be?
Myriam: I'd love to sing with Pedro Infante, because I admire him so much. I also admire Madonna.
Chrissy: What do you most like about fame?
Myriam: I like that you can give the people the best of your talent.
Chrissy: And what do you most dislike about fame?
Myriam: I least like when people tell lies about you.
Chrissy: Are you working on a new album?
Myriam: Yes, I am preparing my second album. We are looking at different songs. I think that the album will come out in April or May of 2004.
Chrissy: Are you working on any other projects?
Myriam: I'm preparing for my first concert on February 28th, in Monterrey, Mexico.
Chrissy: Will you be coming to Los Angeles on your tour?
Myriam: Of course I will!
Chrissy: Would you consider acting in a novela, like Yahir, Raul, and Victor have?
Myriam: Yes, I would like to in the future, if the opportunity arises. I'd like to learn other things, like acting, just as long as I don't let my singing career sit on the side.
Chrissy: Would you consider doing the "crossover" into the American market?
Myriam: Yes, that would be great!
Chrissy: You have a song in English on your first album, don't you?
Myriam: Yes, "The Rose." That's the song I performed on the Gran Final of the 1st Generation of La Academia.
Chrissy: Will your second album have a song in English?
Myriam: I don't know, yet, since we are just trying out different songs. But, I'd really like to have an English song. I don't speak English, but I'd like to take classes and prepare myself, and for sure later on I'd release songs in English.
Chrissy: Myriam, thanks so much for your time! Would you like to give a message to your fans?
Myriam: I want to tell them that I love them very much and that I thank them for all of their support and kindess that they've always given me.
Chrissy: Would you like to say anything else?!
Myriam: Yes! I hope that they enjoy my new album, my second album, that I'm preparing right now. I'm preparing it with kindness for all of my fans and that I hope to be here in Los Angeles, soon with my concert tour!
Raul Sandoval
Chrissy: How does it feel to be so welcomed by all of your fans in LA?
Raul: Uyyy...well I'm completely greatful! I feel really greatful, especially because I feel surrounded by their love and support. To me, that is a beautiful feeling.
Chrissy: How do you define triumph?
Raul: Triumph is simply when people declare your work as a hit and that they like it and support you.
Chrissy: What type of girl does Raul like?
Raul: All of them! I don't have a special type!
Chrissy: If you could sing with anyone, who would it be?
Raul: I'd love to sing with "my compadre," (Victor Garcia; his best friend) obviously. But I'd also like to sing with Vicente Fernandez.
Chrissy: What do you love most about fame?
Raul: The thing I love most is that people lend you a helping hand and give you love and support.
Chrissy: What do you most dislike about fame?
Raul: I most dislike that I am hardly with my family.
Chrissy: Are you working on your second album?
Raul: We are going to begin working on it already. It should be out by mid-2004.
Chrissy: Will you be back in LA?
Raul: I think so! If God permits, I will!
Chrissy: Thanks for your time! I'm sure the fans would love a message from you!
Raul: Thank you so much for your support! A big kiss to everyone! Thanks for everything because I am here because of and for you!
Raul: Uyyy...well I'm completely greatful! I feel really greatful, especially because I feel surrounded by their love and support. To me, that is a beautiful feeling.
Chrissy: How do you define triumph?
Raul: Triumph is simply when people declare your work as a hit and that they like it and support you.
Chrissy: What type of girl does Raul like?
Raul: All of them! I don't have a special type!
Chrissy: If you could sing with anyone, who would it be?
Raul: I'd love to sing with "my compadre," (Victor Garcia; his best friend) obviously. But I'd also like to sing with Vicente Fernandez.
Chrissy: What do you love most about fame?
Raul: The thing I love most is that people lend you a helping hand and give you love and support.
Chrissy: What do you most dislike about fame?
Raul: I most dislike that I am hardly with my family.
Chrissy: Are you working on your second album?
Raul: We are going to begin working on it already. It should be out by mid-2004.
Chrissy: Will you be back in LA?
Raul: I think so! If God permits, I will!
Chrissy: Thanks for your time! I'm sure the fans would love a message from you!
Raul: Thank you so much for your support! A big kiss to everyone! Thanks for everything because I am here because of and for you!
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