Ana Maria

Hola, and welcome to my “MYSPACE ” page! If you have been here before, you may notice that I have changed my writing from third person to first. My name is Ana Maria Cruz Herrero, aka Ana Herrero. I'm half Panamanian and half Puertorrican, or as some of my friends would say, a really spicy dish! Everyone has a story, as for mine, here goes, well at least part of it.
When people ask me how it is that I ended up in this scene, I have to say that I was discovered by DJ/Producer Atsuo Gutierrez Marengo aka Tom Sawyer in 2006. At the time, I was singing covers with a live band as a hobby during weekends and Tom approached me and asked if I wanted to sing for him. I agreed instantaneously, and in between bad Chinese food, cheap beer, and a pen and paper, we came up with my first three songs, “Acid Veins”, “Give Me a Chance” and “On My Mind”. I always thought that I could sing, I started playing the piano at a very early age, (if you ever look at my photo album from when I was a child, about 85% of the pictures are of me singing or at least trying to) but it is now that I can truly say that as the days go by, the more "singing" becomes my passion and way of life.
I was born and raised in Panama City, Panama where I did everything from dancing classical ballet to dissecting insects at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute -trust me, the gap from those two grows enormously, and I'm not about to list all of the in-between, but if you really want to know, ask me. I lived in Panama until I was seventeen years old, and then moved to Puerto Rico where I completed a B.B.A., with a double major in Human Resources and Management. After graduating with magna cum laude honors, I moved back to Panama City where I began my studies in Law School. In between school and extracurricular activities, I hosted the highly viewed fashion and music television show called Moda, INC. After a long run, I decided that it was time to try something different.
I used a ticket that I won at a Karaoke contest and got myself a one way ticket to New York City, where I currently attend NYU for a Master of Science in Non-Profit Management/Philanthropy and Fundraising. Once in New York, my passion for those who are less fortunate led to a position at the City’s Cabrini Medical Center. When the medical center was closed, I moved on to working at two professional, nonprofit associations.
In 2008 I became the Director of Corporate Services at Fair Winds Trading, Inc., where I am fortunate to also serve as spokesperson representing the company :) It’s a setting in which all of my experience in business, philanthropy and the arts combine to advance the mission of sustainable economic development in places far removed from New York City. I'm also active with several health-related nonprofit organizations and Involved Events, along with DJ Sasha, Steve, Richard, Malik, Shari and many others that dedicate their valuable time into making Involved a huge success.
As far as my music goes, I'll definitely keep you posted ;)
Please visit my "Myspace Music" page to listen to some of my work and view more pictures ;)
www.myspace.com/anaherrero
This is one of my latest gig's, I lent my voice to Julia! Tell me what you think ;)
This is a painting of me, done by my beautiful friend Carolyn Weltman. Check out her myspace: www.myspace.com/hotandhappy ..
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Who are you? Ana Maria
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How old are you? 26
Would you rather have short hair or long hair? I've had pretty much every hair length, style and color. Does that answer the question?
Would you rather be with someone or be single? Both are good, sometimes you just want someone in your life, but then there's the whole "space" issue.
Would you consider your relationship with your friends bad or good? Good, if it wasn't, we wouldn't be friends!
Do you sing? Do I sing or can I sing! I love to sing! In the shower, car, walking in the streets! Funny story, but singing is what actually brought me to NYC. I won a karaoke contest and, bla bla bla, you read it already... ..
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Are you shy to kiss someone? Will they be shy to kiss me back?
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.. Truth or dare? Dare!
Would you rather get high or drunk? Drunk, that high situation gave me a panic attack one, haha, good story by the way!
What's your dream place? Morroco
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.. What would be the first thing you'd change if you could? This question, I don't like it!
Do you think boys or girls are more horny? Hahaha... Both, just that some girls are less likely to admit to it.
If you had a whole day to go somewhere, where? Egypt!
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Have you ever wanted to kiss the same sex? ..Hmmm....
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Do you like boxers, briefs, g-string, (or other) best? G-strings/other.
Do u like the beach or pool better? Beach!
Would you eat cat food for $40,000? Yes, I think so, hahaha!
What's your secret talent? If I told you then it wouldn't be a secret!
Do you sleep on your back or stomach or side? All of the above.
Have you ever felt you were in love? Madly!
What is your favorite color(s)? Black.
Favorite fast food restaurant(s)? McDonalds
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.. What's your favorite candy bar? M&M's Peanut
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..Favorite Quote:
Just in case you believe that great social problems are beyond your scope, consider this story: God said to me: Your task is to build a better world. I answered: How can I do that? The world is such a large, vast place, so complicated now, and I am so small and useless. There's nothing I can do. But God in his great wisdom said: Just build a better you.
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Paper or Plastic? Paper
Do you play any REAL instruments? Piano
What's one of your favorite words to say? Panamanian slang "chucha madre" it gets worst, so lets leave it at that!
Whats the dumbest thing you have ever done? Kind of got electrocuted by sticking my hahaha, o.k., it is dumb, I don't want to talk about it =( What is your favorite flavor of snocone? The blue one, whatever that means!
Where did you go on your favorite vacation? St. John's
Guys, with or without hats? Depends on the guy.
Favorite Cigarettes? Marlboro
Future Son names? Sebastien, Andres, Nicolas ..
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.. These are my cousin's kids, aren't they adorable?
Future Daughter names? Chloe, Isabella, Gia
Do you like to drive? With the radio up and the windows down!
What is your zodiac sign? Cancer
What do you wear to bed? Depends who I'm with! If you're lucky, like this hahaha ; )
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Boxers or Briefs? Briefs.
Do you eat stems of broccoli? No, they're hard. There's only one thing that should be hard, hahaha!
Girls- would you ever ask a guy for his shirt? Definitely!
If you could have a tattoo, what and where would it be? Have four.
Which one, Coke or Pepsi? Coca-Cola!
Last job you had for more than three months? My current job... have to pay rent now ;)
If you were to kill someone, which method would you choose? Quick and painless!
Are you a righty or a lefty or ambidextrous? Righty, but in extreme situations, I can be ambidextrous.
Do you type with your fingers on the right keys? One of the wonderful things I learned in school ;-)
When you meet a person of the opposite sex, you first notice? Face
What's under your bed? A broom stick. I hit my ceiling when my neighbor is making too much noise. We have like a morse code thing going on, 5 times (tap, tap, tap ... 2 more fast ones) means shut the fuck up..
What's the best number(s)? Whichever telephone numbers are easy to remember.
What is your dream car? I have better things to dream of. O.k., how about one that doesn't break down or crash?
Where are you from? Panama City, Panama. Here are some of my favorite places and things back home!
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