Mayré Martínez
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Mayré Andrea de los Ángeles Martínez Blanco (Born November 28, 1978 in Caracas
, Venezuela
), is a Latin pop
singer, songwriter
. She rose to popularity in Latin America
after winning the first season of the reality show Latin American Idol
. In her native country, Venezuela
, she was a contestant in Radio Caracas Television
's reality show Fama, Sudor y Lágrimas 2006, where she came in fifth place, because she decided to back out in order to join the cast of Latin American Idol. She's the oldest contestant ever to win Latin American Idol
prior to being the first winner.
, Ford, and Fundición Pacifico, among others. At present, she is participating in more advertising campaigns, the most recent being TOMI TIPI - some of them made in her own studio.
In 1998, she was invited by Ricardo Montaner
, to sing in the chorus, during his tour "Es Así" (It's in this way). Between 1999 and 2001 she entered in several concerts along with the musical producer and guitarist Iván Weinreb, around Venezuela, and internationally. In 2000, they won an award as International talent by the "Festival de la Canción Latinoamericana" (Festival of Latino-American Song) in California
for the song composed by Martínez and Weinberg, titled "Con Nadie Más" (With No One Else). In 2001, Martínez and Weinberg decided to found the "Academia El Arte de Cantar" (The Art of Singing Academy).
At the end of 2004 the International Association of Musical Education included the Academy on their related organizations' directory, recognizing it as the best singing academy in Venezuela. Since 2002, Martínez has carried out every year the Mayré Martínez Singing Festival, a concert
where her students perform for their family and friends.
On the night of October 26, 2006, she won the first place on the Idol franchise's new show Latin American Idol
, beating out approximately 25,000 people who showed up in different cities throughout South America. After several ups and downs she managed to record her first studio album in early 2007; Soy Mi Destino
was released in Mexico
in May 2007, and in Venezuela
in August 2007; it was a compilation album with the studio version of the songs she'd sung in Latin American Idol, and it also included a DVD with the live performances from the show.
On November 9, 2008, Martínez released a second single from her upcoming album, "Dame 3"; the single was also released with a music video.
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
), is a Latin pop
Latin pop
Latin pop generally refers to pop music that has what may be perceived a Latin American influence...
singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. She rose to popularity in Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
after winning the first season of the reality show Latin American Idol
Latin American Idol
Latin American Idol is the Latin American edition of the popular British franchise of Idols, well-known for its American version American Idol. The show aims to discover the pop idol of the Latin American region...
. In her native country, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, she was a contestant in Radio Caracas Television
RCTV
Radio Caracas Televisión Internacional is a Venezuelan cable television network headquartered in the Caracas neighborhood of Quinta Crespo. It was sometimes referred to as the Canal de Bárcenas. Owned by Empresas 1BC, RCTV Internacional was inaugurated as Radio Caracas Televisión on 15 November...
's reality show Fama, Sudor y Lágrimas 2006, where she came in fifth place, because she decided to back out in order to join the cast of Latin American Idol. She's the oldest contestant ever to win Latin American Idol
Latin American Idol
Latin American Idol is the Latin American edition of the popular British franchise of Idols, well-known for its American version American Idol. The show aims to discover the pop idol of the Latin American region...
prior to being the first winner.
Career
Martínez is a professional singer, singing teacher, and vocal coach. She created a technique named after herself. She started her singing studies in 1983, with many private teachers coming from all over the world. She studied music in the conservatory "Lino Gallardo" and keyboard in the "Roland Learning Center". She started singing professionally in 1994, performing in countless productions and television advertisings of well-known brands such as BarbieBarbie
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration....
, Ford, and Fundición Pacifico, among others. At present, she is participating in more advertising campaigns, the most recent being TOMI TIPI - some of them made in her own studio.
In 1998, she was invited by Ricardo Montaner
Ricardo Montaner
Ricardo Montaner is an Argentine-Venezuelan singer and songwriter. Starting his career in the early 80s, he has already released more than 15 albums with numerous successful singles and has sold over 22 million record worldwide.-Early years:Montaner was born as Héctor Eduardo Reglero Montaner, in...
, to sing in the chorus, during his tour "Es Así" (It's in this way). Between 1999 and 2001 she entered in several concerts along with the musical producer and guitarist Iván Weinreb, around Venezuela, and internationally. In 2000, they won an award as International talent by the "Festival de la Canción Latinoamericana" (Festival of Latino-American Song) in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
for the song composed by Martínez and Weinberg, titled "Con Nadie Más" (With No One Else). In 2001, Martínez and Weinberg decided to found the "Academia El Arte de Cantar" (The Art of Singing Academy).
At the end of 2004 the International Association of Musical Education included the Academy on their related organizations' directory, recognizing it as the best singing academy in Venezuela. Since 2002, Martínez has carried out every year the Mayré Martínez Singing Festival, a concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
where her students perform for their family and friends.
On the night of October 26, 2006, she won the first place on the Idol franchise's new show Latin American Idol
Latin American Idol
Latin American Idol is the Latin American edition of the popular British franchise of Idols, well-known for its American version American Idol. The show aims to discover the pop idol of the Latin American region...
, beating out approximately 25,000 people who showed up in different cities throughout South America. After several ups and downs she managed to record her first studio album in early 2007; Soy Mi Destino
Soy Mi Destino
Soy Mi Destino is a compilation album by Mayré Martínez from the songs she sung in Latin American Idol, which also includes a DVD with the live performances from the show...
was released in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
in May 2007, and in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
in August 2007; it was a compilation album with the studio version of the songs she'd sung in Latin American Idol, and it also included a DVD with the live performances from the show.
On November 9, 2008, Martínez released a second single from her upcoming album, "Dame 3"; the single was also released with a music video.
Albums
- Soy Mi DestinoSoy Mi DestinoSoy Mi Destino is a compilation album by Mayré Martínez from the songs she sung in Latin American Idol, which also includes a DVD with the live performances from the show...
(2007) - La Reina de la NocheLa Reina de la Noche (album)La Reina de la Noche is the second album by Latin American Idol winner Mayré Martínez. The album was produced independently by the singer's production company, Mayre Martinez Producciones...
(2009)
Singles
- Soy Mi DestinoSoy Mi Destino (song)"Soy Mi Destino" is the first single from Mayré Martínez's debut album of the same name. Recorded in early 2007, it was released in February 2007 and quickly gained heavy radio airplay in Venezuela and Mexico. The song was written by Cuban born and Latin American Idol judge Jon Secada specially for...
(2007) - Corazón EspinadoCorazón Espinado"Corazón Espinado" is a song by Santana and Fher Olvera of the Latin rock group Maná. The song was written, produced and sung by Fher Olvera, and co-produced by Alex González. It was released on the Santana album Supernatural in 1999, and became a massive hit in Spanish-speaking countries...
(2007) - La Reina de la NocheLa Reina de la Noche"La Reina de la Noche" is a dance-pop song by Venezuelan singer Mayré Martínez and the first single from her studio album of the same name, it was released on her official website on May 25, 2008.-Song information:...
(2008) - Dame 3 (2008)
- Hay Una Voz (2009)
- Mírame (2009)
- Junto a Mí (2010)