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EDWARD FIGUEROA writer / actor promo exec

Edward Figueroa

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Born into a musical family of singers and musicians it was songwriting that became his instant passion from and early age. Fate had a hand in his first big break, a chance encounter with SONG WRITING LEGEND, NICKOLAS ASHFORD. Instantly, Mr. Ashford saw such great potential in this young aspiring songwriter that he offered him an opportunity of a life time his first job in the music industry, working in Promotions. The more Edward excelled the more important he became to ASHFORD & SIMPSON. After promoting several PLATINUM Records for A & S, STEPHANIE MILLS & PATTIE LABELLE. Edward was promoted again to a management postion. Thru-this right hand position he learned all of the ins and outs of Artist Management which has enabled him to work with some of the brightest singers, writers/producers, actors and professional athlete's.Soon afterwards Edward moved on to persue writing and acting. His first series of collaborations would yeild, "AHI ESTARE" which was picked up by, SONY/LATINO for CINDY LARA. "HERE'S TO YOU" is a POP song written in dedication to the legacy of LATIN LEGEND, TITO PUENTE performed by son/artist, TITO PUENTE, JR. (UNIVERSAL)......... As an actor Edward has done featured extra work on various films including, ESPN Mini Series "THE BRONX IS BURNING" & OPRAH WINFREY'S "ABC SPECIAL" FOR ONE MORE DAY" with SAPRANO STAR MICHEAL IMPIRIOLLI. He is working on a LATINO URBAN SCREENPLAY with "ESTRELLAS DE LUZ" which will begin shooting in the Spring of 2008. Edward also works as ASHFORD & SIMPSON'S SPECIAL EVENTS PROMOTER for the famous "SUGAR BAR" NIGHT CLUB in N.Y.C. showcasing some of the hottest talent around.

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Artists working with top Producers

If you are looking to work with top Producers beware of the following: Find out the Year of their last Major Project.  Many Producers out there have burned bridges in the industry & have ...
Posted by EDWARD FIGUEROA writer / actor promo exec on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:03:00 PST