Background
Mayra is the youngest of two children of Mayra Rodríguez and Arturo Aruca. Her eldest sister Giselle Guzmán is seventeen years her senior from a different father.Mayra's father was a famous singer and musician in Cuba for the top rock band of the times "Los Dada" a name derived from the popular art movement Dadaism. Mayra arrived from Cuba at the age of 4 with her mother. Once in America the two struggled without any money living in shelters until Mayra's father arrived. Upon his arrival the three settled in small studio apartments throughout her childhood. The relationship between the parents was severely strained, resulting in a very difficult childhood and early adolescence for Mayra.She was later trained in classical dance, organic acting,voice , and ultimately graduated from Florida International University with a Psychology degree and minor in Theatre.
Rise to Stardom
Mayra first became noticed on Univision's Don Francisco Presenta where her role as the model with the voluptious body caught the attention of FHM magazine US edition. After appearing in FHM she was included in its 2004 calendar and went on to do the covers and feature spreads to Smooth, King, Edge Magazine, Maxim, Open Your Eyes, was chosen as the Cover for FHM's Exclusive Collection Book, and was included amongst top A listers on the cover of Smoke Magazine, a magazine that had never previously been graced by a Cuban woman only American Oscar winners. She made appearances on many Spanish language television shows and won the audiences favorite after they voted following her appearance on (El Gordo y la Flaca) Mayra appeared as the lead to Frankie J's hit video (Pensando en Ti) and did countless national commercials including a Nike Campaign with Lebron James, Loreal, Ford, Burger King, Coca Cola, She continued making waves on Don Francisco Presenta where hers became the top selling calendar in '2005 according to the Univision Network. She was on Spanish news indiscriminately for dating Donald Trump's partner Gil Dezer and after that for suing a strip club after they unlawfully used her pictures. During that time Mayra worked on a solo Spanish Album whose single "Vengo Con To' earned her a spot on New York's top 10 at La Mega in Oct of 2006 and was interviewed by top entertainment shows including
Extra. The album, produced by Kike Santander and Roy Tavares made headlines on King magazine where it stated "Mayra Veronica's moaning makes Madonna' Erotica sound like Bubble gum Pop... chew on that
Daddy Yankee" Her body and voice were used as a character for the 2007
Def Jam 3 video game.
BIO
Mayra Veronica is as diverse in her acting as she is stunning with her exotic Latin looks. After almost eight years of devoting time to developing her talent, Mayra emanates the energy, style, and charisma of a talented actress and future star.Mayra's diverse training includes a number of classes in method acting, organic acting, classical dance, and voice and diction in order to fine-tune her craft. Several locally known instructors and institutions such as the Coconut Grove Playhouse, The Counterforce Actor's Studio and Lee Stasberg can be credited for helping to develop her talent.Mayra's years of constant work is based on her diligence, her passion of her craft and her sheer will to succeed. She has performed as lead in a number of theater productions for the highly acclaimed McCarthy Theater and currently holds a principal role in a PBS film. Mayra has also worked as a spokesperson, host and principal role for local and national television networks such as Telemundo, Univision and Venevision. She has also appeared in countless National commercials for companies such as Loreal, Ford, Burger King, Coca Cola, and many more. Currently, she dedicates her time to AT&T, formerly MediaOne's Miami hoy as the principal host, profiling Miami's arts, music and entertainment industry by interviewing local, national and international stars. Mayra can boast a roster of successful interviews and shoulder rubbing with the likes of world-recognized celebrities such as Donald and Ivanna Trump, actress/model Daisy Fuentes, basketball legend Denis Rodman, singer Marc Anthony, Playboy guru and tycoon, Hugh Heffner, Fasion designer Oscar de la Rente, actors Burt Reynolds and Tim Allen.
WEB SITE: www.MayraVeronica.com
.:: OUR INTERVIEW WITH MAYRA VERONICA ::.Q - Full Name: A - Mayra Veronica Aruca Rodriguez
Q - Nationality:
A - Cuban
Q - How did you get the part of model for "Don Francisco Presenta": A - I worked for them previously on La Familia Fernandez for Sabado Gigante and when the position opened as a model I took up on it.
Q - What is it like working on the show? A - Its a lot of fun, you meet a lot of wonderful people and its a really cool experience to work with someone in the ranks of Don Francisco.
Q - What's next on your plate? A - Any other immediate projects coming soon that you're at liberty to mention? Yes, I will begin filming a feature film alongside Steven Bauer in June titled G2, and I am also beginning a series titled fourteen stories excepted to air in the fall.
Q - What was your craziest experience ever?A - Driving cross country to LA with my four dogs!!!
Q - If you could take a dream vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?A - The French Riviera again!
Q - The most impulsive thing I have ever done? A - Taken the concord to Paris to meet with a Prince from Saudi Arabia on a last minute whim
Q - Some things I have always wanted to try: A - Sky diving
Q - My favorite way to let loose: A - The beach
Q - Favorite actors/actresses: A - de Niro and Meryl Streep
Q - Favorite Movie: A - Schindler's List
Q - Favorite Food: A - Sushi
Q - Favorite Music: A - Hip Hop
Q - Favorite Car: A - Jaguar XK8
Q - What are your hobbies: A - Hip Hop Dancing, Singing, playing tennis, designing outfits
Q - Any tattoos or piercings: A - None
Q - How can we find out even more about you? A - www.MayraVeronica.com
Q - What's one question we should have asked you but didn't: A - What do you look for in a man? answer: loyalty
Q - Anything else you want to say to our readers?A - Have faith in your dreams!
Background
Mayra is the youngest of two children of Mayra Rodríguez and Arturo Aruca. Her eldest sister Giselle Guzmán is seventeen years her senior from a different father.Mayra's father was a famous singer and musician in Cuba for the top rock band of the times "Los Dada" a name derived from the popular art movement Dadaism. Mayra arrived from Cuba at the age of 4 with her mother. Once in America the two struggled without any money living in shelters until Mayra's father arrived. Upon his arrival the three settled in small studio apartments throughout her childhood. The relationship between the parents was severely strained, resulting in a very difficult childhood and early adolescence for Mayra.She was later trained in classical dance, organic acting,voice , and ultimately graduated from Florida International University with a Psychology degree and minor in Theatre.
Rise to Stardom
Mayra first became noticed on Univision's Don Francisco Presenta where her role as the model with the voluptious body caught the attention of FHM magazine US edition. After appearing in FHM she was included in its 2004 calendar and went on to do the covers and feature spreads to Smooth, King, Edge Magazine, Maxim, Open Your Eyes, was chosen as the Cover for FHM's Exclusive Collection Book, and was included amongst top A listers on the cover of Smoke Magazine, a magazine that had never previously been graced by a Cuban woman only American Oscar winners. She made appearances on many Spanish language television shows and won the audiences favorite after they voted following her appearance on (El Gordo y la Flaca) Mayra appeared as the lead to Frankie J's hit video (Pensando en Ti) and did countless national commercials including a Nike Campaign with Lebron James, Loreal, Ford, Burger King, Coca Cola, She continued making waves on Don Francisco Presenta where hers became the top selling calendar in '2005 according to the Univision Network. She was on Spanish news indiscriminately for dating Donald Trump's partner Gil Dezer and after that for suing a strip club after they unlawfully used her pictures. During that time Mayra worked on a solo Spanish Album whose single "Vengo Con To' earned her a spot on New York's top 10 at La Mega in Oct of 2006 and was interviewed by top entertainment shows including Extra. The album, produced by Kike Santander and Roy Tavares made headlines on King magazine where it stated "Mayra Veronica's moaning makes Madonna' Erotica sound like Bubble gum Pop... chew on that Daddy Yankee" Her body and voice were used as a character for the 2007 Def Jam 3 video game.
BIO Mayra Veronica is as diverse in her acting as she is stunning with her exotic Latin looks. After almost eight years of devoting time to developing her talent, Mayra emanates the energy, style, and charisma of a talented actress and future star.
Mayra's diverse training includes a number of classes in method acting, organic acting, classical dance, and voice and diction in order to fine-tune her craft. Several locally known instructors and institutions such as the Coconut Grove Playhouse, The Counterforce Actor's Studio and Lee Stasberg can be credited for helping to develop her talent.
Mayra's years of constant work is based on her diligence, her passion of her craft and her sheer will to succeed. She has performed as lead in a number of theater productions for the highly acclaimed McCarthy Theater and currently holds a principal role in a PBS film. Mayra has also worked as a spokesperson, host and principal role for local and national television networks such as Telemundo, Univision and Venevision. She has also appeared in countless National commercials for companies such as Loreal, Ford, Burger King, Coca Cola, and many more. Currently, she dedicates her time to AT&T, formerly MediaOne's Miami hoy as the principal host, profiling Miami's arts, music and entertainment industry by interviewing local, national and international stars. Mayra can boast a roster of successful interviews and shoulder rubbing with the likes of world-recognized celebrities such as Donald and Ivanna Trump, actress/model Daisy Fuentes, basketball legend Denis Rodman, singer Marc Anthony, Playboy guru and tycoon, Hugh Heffner, Fasion designer Oscar de la Rente, actors Burt Reynolds and Tim Allen.
WEB SITE: www.MayraVeronica.com
.:: OUR INTERVIEW WITH MAYRA VERONICA ::.
Q - Full Name:
A - Mayra Veronica Aruca Rodriguez
Q - Nationality:
A - Cuban
Q - How did you get the part of model for "Don Francisco Presenta":
A - I worked for them previously on La Familia Fernandez for Sabado Gigante and when the position opened as a model I took up on it.
Q - What is it like working on the show?
A - Its a lot of fun, you meet a lot of wonderful people and its a really cool experience to work with someone in the ranks of Don Francisco.
Q - What's next on your plate?
A - Any other immediate projects coming soon that you're at liberty to mention? Yes, I will begin filming a feature film alongside Steven Bauer in June titled G2, and I am also beginning a series titled fourteen stories excepted to air in the fall.
Q - What was your craziest experience ever?
A - Driving cross country to LA with my four dogs!!!
Q - If you could take a dream vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A - The French Riviera again!
Q - The most impulsive thing I have ever done?
A - Taken the concord to Paris to meet with a Prince from Saudi Arabia on a last minute whim
Q - Some things I have always wanted to try:
A - Sky diving
Q - My favorite way to let loose:
A - The beach
Q - Favorite actors/actresses:
A - de Niro and Meryl Streep
Q - Favorite Movie:
A - Schindler's List
Q - Favorite Food:
A - Sushi
Q - Favorite Music:
A - Hip Hop
Q - Favorite Car:
A - Jaguar XK8
Q - What are your hobbies:
A - Hip Hop Dancing, Singing, playing tennis, designing outfits
Q - Any tattoos or piercings:
A - None
Q - How can we find out even more about you?
A - www.MayraVeronica.com
Q - What's one question we should have asked you but didn't:
A - What do you look for in a man? answer: loyalty
Q - Anything else you want to say to our readers?
A - Have faith in your dreams!
Comment By:
Christina777
Date: 2010-05-15 23:02:40
