New hype is on the rise for actress/singer/dancer Raquel Castro over her new music video. Her music video has gained over 87,000 views. We all may remember Raquel from her younger days in 2004 when she starred along side Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in her role in hit movie Jersey Girl. Since then she has been working on her first debut album. Here she is doing her own take on Nothin' On You by B.O.B.
Her amazing voice has sparked the attention of many. It is time for the Industry to have new, young talent. Can Raquel Castro bring back great music with her new album? I had the opportunity to interview Raquel about her upcoming music project, inspirations and future plans!
Interview:
1. How long have you been acting, singing, dancing etc. ?
Well I've been acting & singing since I was 4 years old and dancing since I was six. Performing has always been my dream so I'm really excited that I have this opportunity in life.
2. How do you prepare yourself for a new role or audition?
My mother is my acting coach so usually I would get the lines & have a couple of days to memorize them & get a feel for the character. Practice makes perfect! =D
3. What new projects can we expect from you in the upcoming years?
Well I'm taking a break from acting right now & I am focusing on my singing career. I've been in the studio working on my first album! I have a great team/family behind me so I hope we can all make something happen! I will hopefully be performing a lot over the summer!
4. If you could work with anyone from the music industry or movie industry who wold you most want to work with?
Beyonce is one of my biggest inspirations! It would be my DREAM to work with her! Also Celine Dion who sings one of my favorite songs, "My Heart Will Go On!" From the movie industry I really like Rachel McAdams & Adam Sandler!
5. What is your biggest accomplishment in your eyes?
I felt really blessed when I got to travel the world to do promotion for the movie "Jersey Girl" back in 04 & I hope to continue to accomplish more of my goals in the future!
6. Did you ever expect this video to be as successful as it has become with over 80,000 views?
Well this is the first video that I ever posted of myself singing! i did not expect to get all the wonderful comments & views that I got but I am super happy about it! My team and I are very excited and can't wait to start performing & finish my first album!
7. Who are your biggest inspirations musically?
Beyonce Knowles, Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera are my biggest inspirations =)
8. For those of us who would like to follow you and keep up with the updates where can they reach you?
Well I have a twitter account! www.twitter.com/raquelcastro , also a Myspace page! www.myspace.com/raquelcastromusic and my official website http://www.raquelcastro.com/ ! I'm mostly on twitter so hit me up on there =D
Make sure you go check out Raquel Castro and follow her on her journey as she is well on her way to becoming one of the greatest young performers to hit the studio.
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