Biography
Who is Mayra Verónica?
Early life and education
Mayra Verónica was born in Havana, Cuba. When she was six years old, she moved to Miami with her mother. Her father was a member of the Cuban rock band Los Dada during her youth. During her time in school, she attended Florida International University, where she pursued studies in psychology, business, and theater.
Television and modeling career
Her media career launched when she began working as a correspondent for the Miami television show Miami Hoy. She eventually became a celebrity hostess for the program, where she wrote, produced, and edited her own segments. During this time, she interviewed various celebrities, including Donald Trump, Hugh Hefner, Oscar de la Renta, Dennis Rodman, and Marc Anthony. She also appeared in feature roles for PBS productions and movies such as The Suitor, Tumbe, and National Lampoon's Pledge This!.
Music career and recordings
Mayra Verónica has released several singles and albums throughout her career. In 2007, she collaborated with the Univision Network to release her first album, titled Vengo Con To. She later signed with Syco Music in 2013 and released her debut EP, Mama Mia, that same year. Her single Ay Mama Mia reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 2013 and served as the theme song for the film The Sons of The Buena Vista Social Media Club. In 2015, she signed a worldwide contract with Warner Bros. Records.
Humanitarian work and USO tours
Mayra Verónica became a dedicated spokesperson for the USO. She participated in a Thanksgiving tour visiting troops stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, Turkey, Africa, and Greenland. During these travels, she accompanied figures such as General James Cartwright, actor Wilmer Valderrama, and comedian Russell Peters. In 2008, she released a calendar and donated the proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. She also appeared on a C-SPAN panel alongside President George W. Bush and actor Gary Sinise to discuss the organization.
Birthday and age
Mayra Verónica was born on August 20, 1980, which makes Mayra 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Mayra shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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