Hey everyone I'm Florenza. I was born in Porto Alegre, south of Brazil and moved to the U.S. when I was 7 years old. I've been singing every since I was very young - always knowing this is what I want for my life. Singing is my passion and I'm always going to do it no matter what. I've been blessed with many great experiences as well as a wonderful family who always supports me, and an amazing mom who believes in me more than anything.
When I was 10, I started voice coaching with Jose Miguel Velasquez, who works with some amazing artists such as Shakira, Jaci Velasquez, David Bisbal and Ricky Martin. He's with me until this day and has helped me so much with my ability and confidence.
My first big push as a performer was in 2002, in Sao Paulo, Brazil for my mom's birthday party - performing "I Will Always Love You" for over 300 guests. Ever since, I have been performing in many charity events, luncheons, competitions, parties, special events, and basically anywhere I can get myself into.
My style consists more of pop/r&b, but I have background in singing every genre from classical & musical theater to rock. I sing mostly in English, but also Spanish & Portuguese. Other than in the US, I have performed in Brazil, Thailand, Italy, Monaco, & France.
In 2003, I recorded my first demo, Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On", produced by Jose Miguel. It felt like a dream come true for me.
In 2004, I participated in my first big competition - "Best New Talent" in Los Angeles, California, in the categories of pop, Broadway, and Latin singing. That same year I recorded another demo in Brazil.
In 2005, I met producer Rudy Perez (Miami, FL) whom I did my first big project with. I recorded a whole Disney album in Portuguese along with 3 other singers, at least 20 songs. We did the backup vocals for an amazing show that Disney had in Sao Paulo, Brazil, called "Disney 100 Years of Magic".
In 2006, I worked with producer Patxi Pastor. Later that year, I recorded another demo in Brazil with my Brazilian voice teacher/singer Adriana Deffenti. I sand a style called Bossa Nova, all songs in Portuguese. In December, I performed at Porcão, (Miami, FL) for "Feijoada TV Globo International", along with recording artist Dreey-C.
I have recently recorded my very first original demo, composed by Andres Levin from the band Yerba Buena (copyrighted by EMI Records). My version was produced and arranged by my coach/producer Jose Miguel.
I've learned you can't just wait for things to fall from the sky - you have to strive after what you want with every power that is in your heart. And you must need a LOT of patience and love for what you want do. Believe in yourself because you have the power. Whatever is meant to happen, will. :)
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