The Sasha Marina Show: October 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Interview with Annette Navarro @AnnetteOfficial #TheSashaMarinaShow #BlogtalkRadio

Annette Navarro is a singer, songwriter and actress from Miami, FL. She began performing on stage at the age of 12 and had her first TV appearance at 15. Being bilingual in English and Spanish she enjoys performing in both languages. She studied Musical Theater at the University of Miami, The Broadway Theater Project, The American Theater Wing, and the Performing Arts Project. She has performed in several local plays and musicals including Man of La Mancha with the Miami Acting Company and Martini Drama with MicroTeatroMiami. She has also worked with local TV shows including Spanish soap operas with Telemundo, voice over work and she just finished a photo shoot with Just Live, a new apparel brand, as a model for their look book. She continues to record and perform her original material and is now in preproduction for her first official music video with her new track “Falling For You”.

Website: www.AnnetteOfficial.com

FB: AnnetteOfficial

Twitter: @AnnetteOfficial

YouTube: AnnetteOfficial

Interview on THE SASHA MARINA SHOW

Friday, November 1st @ 10am EST!

Interview with Annette Navarro

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Interview with @AnnaPalmerola on #TheSashaMarinaShow #BlogTalkRadio

Anna Palmerola is a Pop singer & songwriter from Miami. She successfully has been in the Miami music scene for over 5 years building a strong local following.

Her EP titled "Chapter One" released in late Summer 2013; produced by Grammy & Latin Grammy winner Juan Cristobal Losada (Black Violin, Edwin Bonilla, Shakira, Jose Feliciano, and more.)

Collaborations on studio and stage include: Problem Kids, Art Official, The Politix, The Agents, Karina Iglesias, Robert Elias, Raquel Sofia, Pete Masitti, Juan Cristobal Losada, Infamous, Jim Jonsin, The Runners, Arturo Sandoval, Jon Secada, Nadia Turner, Carmen Lundy, Raul Midon, Patti Austen, & New York Voices. (2011 & 2012)

Facts about Anna Palmerola:

Been an active member of non-profit organizations such as Musicians on Call
Upcoming local late summer/early fall tour in Florida in the works
Produced/Managed by Sonic Projects Records
Publishing deal with Peermusic (2013)
2007 Florida Grammy Showcase Finalist
Appearances on local South Florida radio stations 88.9 FM and Y100
Peaked #22 on the Reverbnation Pop chart in Miami, FL
Featured on Indaba Music's Suite 268 Youtube Channel (May 2012)
Over 70,000 views on Anna Palmerola's Youtube channel with more than 700 subscribers
South Beach Food and Wine Festival (2012 & 2013)
Sony Ericsson tennis open (March 2012)
Performances at local South Florida venues: Versace Mansion,
Adrienne Arscht Center, Bardot, Grand Central, The Stage, Blue
Martini, The Clevelander, The Breakers Hotel, Ritz Carlton (2010-2013)
Carnival on the Mile Festival (March 2013)

Featured on Perez Hilton's website and blog. Second place winner with honorable mention for the "Can YOU Sing?" (March 2012)

Got more than 50,000 views on the first week the video was posted on Perez's Blog

"Anna made the song her own with not just her beautiful arrangement, but she also flipped the song and turned into on a Spanglish tune by adding her own lyrics in Spanish! So smart!
So effective!" - Perez Hilton

Youtube: AnnaPalmerola

Facebook: AnnaPalmerola

Reverbnation: AannaP

Twitter: AnnaPalmerola

Instagram: @AnnaP_16

Bookings:

itsannap16@hotmail.com

Juan Cristobal Losada

sonicprojectsinc@gmail.com

+1(305) 527-2253

Tune into "The Sasha Marina Show"

on Wednesday, October 30th at 6pm!

Rising Star Anna Palmerola

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Interview with Theater Kid Chris Alfonso @ChrisAlfonso476 on #TheSashaMarinaShow #BlogTalkRadio

Chris Alfonso is a Cuban American performer that is originally from Miami, Florida. Chris began performing in dance shows in Middle School and then joined chorus and an a Thespian Troupe throughout high school. He was able to participate in the Florida State Thespians Festival in Tampa, FL. He there then received an excellent for his Pantomime piece at Individual Events competition. Throughout high school, he was able to usher and grow into the arts by volunteering in community theaters and will allow him to meet people in the industry. Later on he transferred to Miami Dade College to pursue a Degree in Theater. He has been in three man stage productions and 2 student written productions. He took his leadership skills and became prudent for the thespian honor society where he lead them throughout fundraisers, events, and workshops throughout the school year. He also had the honor to work with Ricky J Martinez in The Miami One Acts Festival in New Theater Summer 2013. Chris has not only been on the stage but also backstage haven taken the job as Assistant stage manager in the production of Chekhov Lizardbrain at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach, Florida. Chris has been nominated once for the American College Theater Festival where he was able to compete for the Irene Ryan Scholarship and was also able to attend a number of workshops. He was also cast in Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party" at the Roxy Theater Group in Kendall, Florida and also got cast in The Miami Time Festival with White Rose Miami. Chris has been successful in his college career by being awarded a theater plaque to recognize his hard work as an artist and was inducted by The National Society of Business and Success. Chris took the chance to try film and was cast in the film "Pain and Gain" and the Starz Show, "Magic City" for extra work.

He now is currently in a production called "Clybourne Park" by Bruce Norris which one a Tony and a Pulitzer award for the Broadway production. He will be playing Karl/Steve and it will be taken place at Miami Dade College. It will be a free admission and donations are always welcomed. Chris will also be performing in a dance show that his school will be having with a Modern and a Flamenco piece. Due to his work he will be graduating with a 3.5 GPA and will be transferring to the University of Florida in Spring 2014 to obtain a Bachelors of Arts in Theater. Chris chose to become a Gator even though he got accepted to become a knight in the BFA program at the University of Central Florida. He is thrilled to have many adventures and memories to create in Gainseville, Florida.

Twitter: @ChrisAlfonso476
IG: @ChrisAlfonso476
Email: Chris.Alfonso1993@gmail.com

Interview on The Sasha Marina Show Thursday, October 17th at 3pm!

Interview with Theater Kid Chris Alfonso

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Aspiring Actress & Recording Artist Wilka Claro on #TheSashaMarinaShow #BlogTalkRadio

Wilka Claro better known as “Pinky” was born in Yonkers, New York on December 9th. Mother” Ramona Claro” and father “Abel Claro” who were born in Cuba and migrated to the US in 1966. Wilka is the third daughter with 3 other siblings. She has aspired to sing since the age of 16 but with strict rooted Latino parents they did not want her in the music business. Since this was the case she taught herself to play keyboard by ear and sung wherever she could at any function that invited her to sing. She always tried to stay positive so she joined the Alliance of the Guardian Angels in NYC and worked along side the founder Curtis Sliwa as East Coast Co-Regional Director helping to start different chapters of the organization all over the country. Volunteering thousands of hours for 10 Years earning the State of Florida Hollywood Chapter 4 Presidential Awards from President George W. Bush as well as many others awards. In 1995 Wilka decided to move along with her two children to Florida to begin a new chapter in her life. Soon after moving to Florida, Wilka started to pursue a career in acting as well and started to go to many auditions throughout Florida. This landed her a part as a featured extra in the movie “Never Back Down” along side “Djimon Hounsou” from “Blood Diamond”, Sean Ferris . and Amber Heard. A role that would inspire Wilka to continue her life long dream of becoming an actress as well as a songstress. Wilka was also an extra in the movie "Recount" as a protester, the movie was inspired by the Florida elections in the year 2000. She also starred in the Mexican movie "Tranquila Mi Amor" a role that would give her credit on IMBD.com. After that role she decided to try improv comedy and joined the troupe of a “Murder Mystery Dinner Theater” which landed her a role as a waitress who was the actual murderer in the play. Wilka is now pursuing a career back into the music scene doing popular music of today such as EDM/House/Dance, R&B, Reggaeton, Latin Pop, and Latin Hip Hop. Recording her first single “PUSH ME AWAY” and just recently recorded her second song “GET UP AND DANCE.” Her music can also be found on Reverbnation, Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Today she made the decision to move back to NY from Florida to seriously pursue the music and is currently working on her first album and the music will be an Urban mix of EDM, R&B , and Pop. Some of the music will be produced by Party Partner Productions.

Also Check out the Official Music video for "Push Me Away!"

Wilka Claro "Push Me Away" Official Music Video

For Bookings and More Info;
Contact Wilka Claro's Management:

Ray (Supa Dj Exile) @ 347-495-0006
Exile70@yahoo.com or WilkaClaro@gmail.com

Follow WILKA CLARO and Check out her Music!

Twitter: @WilkaClaro

Reverbnation: WilkaClaro

Soundcloud: WilkaClaro

Facebook: WilkaClaroFanPage

IG: @WilkaClaro

LinkenIn: WilkaClaro

Check out the interview with Wilka Claro on

The Sasha Marina Show! Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 6pm.

Aspiring Actress & Recording Artist Wilka Claro

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Interview with Recording Artist ALEXIS SALGADO @SalgadoAlexis on #TheSashaMarinaShow

Alexis Salgado is a Cuban American singer that hails from Miami, Florida. Alexis was born in 1996 in San Gabriel, California as Alexis Francesca Salgado to parents Humberto Salgado MD and Maria Salgado ( Both of Cuban Descent ) and lived in San Marino. Her parents moved when she was very young....she grew up in Miami, Florida.
Alexis began singing at the age of three. She would spend the whole day singing and whistling. At the age of 8 Alexis started to write her own songs. It was then when her parents knew she would become a singer and hired a vocal teacher, then her journey took flight.
Alexis has been seen and heard in Clubs and Festivals across the country. Alexis has performed on the Mr 305 / United Nations Stage in Calle Ocho 2013. Pridefest 2012 ,Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival 2012, A taste of Cuba Festival 2013 and many more.

In 2011, Alexis was signed to a recording contract by label President, Rod Carrillo, to Carrillo Music LLC. Alexis was spotted by Carrillo after he was giving one of her demo tapes by Dj Barona from Los Angeles. Since then Alexis has been busy doing shows around the country. In 2011 Her first release with Liam Keegan "Never Knew"hit # 1 in the UK and topped the billboard Charts here at # 35 and got International attention and in 2012 she released "Lead Me To The Dance Floor" and did very well Internationally. now in 2013 she is set to her solo releases of " I Need You" " Paranoid " and " Mad World ". So Stay Tuned In !!!

Here are Alexis Salgado's upcoming events in Miami, Fl