Angela Vía (born December 29, 1981 as Angela Jolene Trullinger Villarreal) is an American singer/songwriter from Texas. Initially marketed as a pop artist, Angela’s catalog contains music of a variety of genres in both English and Spanish. Her next album, which will feature both English and Spanish recordings is due out in 2007. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... Rhythm and blues (also known as R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences, first performed by African American artists. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Reggaeton (also spelled Reggaetón, and known as Reguetón and Reggaetón in Spanish) is a form of urban music which became popular with Latin American (or Latino) youth during the early 1990s and spread over the course of 10 years to North American, European, Asian, and Australian audiences. ... A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Virgin Records is a British recording label founded by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, and Nik Powell in 1972. ... is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Biography

Childhood and beginnings

Angela Jolene Trullinger Villarreal was born in Raymondville, Texas, to parents Tom Trullinger, of European-American and Native American ancestry, and Annie Villarreal, of Mexican and Spanish ancestry. During her early childhood, she grew close to her Mexican/American heritage, and often listened to the local Tejano music. Every day, Vía would lock herself in her room or take her boom box to the porch and practice singing for hours. She wrote her first song at the age of three. Raymondville is a city located in Willacy County, Texas. ... A European American, or a Euro-American, is a person who resides in the United States and is either the descendant of European immigrants or from Europe themselves. ... Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States, including parts of Alaska. ... A Tejano (Spanish for Texan; archaic spelling texano) is a person of Hispanic descent born and living in the U.S. state of Texas. ...

At the age of nine, Vía and her family moved to Gresham, Oregon, a suburb of the most populous city in the state, Portland, Oregon. It was here that she began singing in her school and church choirs, as well as discovering some of her favorite artists, BeBe & CeCe Winans and Kirk Franklin. This was when she began to gain a deeper connection to R&B and soul music. In 1996, Angela’s father took her to a studio to record some of her favorite songs at the time. Among these songs were Mariah Carey’s “Hero” and Selena Quintanilla’s “Amor Prohibido.” In 1997 her version of Whitney Houston’s "You Were Loved" appeared on a regional fund raising album. This led to performances at cultural and charity events throughout the city. In 1998 she won a talent show sponsored by a Portland radio station and was flown to Los Angeles to perform at the Planet Hollywood party for the movie The Wedding Singer. Gresham (IPA: ) is a city located in Multnomah County, Oregon about 18km east of Portland. ... Nickname: Location in Multnomah County and the state of Oregon Coordinates: , Country United States State Oregon County Multnomah County Incorporated February 8, 1851 Government  - Mayor Tom Potter Area  - City 376. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... Selena Selena Quintanilla Perez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995) was a Mexican-American singer who is considered to be one of the most popular and influential Hispanic music icons of all time. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born August 9, 1963) is an American pop and R&B singer, actress, film producer, and model. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Planet Hollywood at night, Downtown Disney, Florida, USA. Planet Hollywood Niagara Falls, Ontario Planet Hollywood, a theme restaurant chain inspired by the popular portrayal of Hollywood, was launched in New York on October 22, 1991, with the backing of Hollywood stars Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Demi Moore. ... The Wedding Singer is a 1998 romantic comedy film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank Coraci that stars Adam Sandler as Robbie Hart, a wedding singer, and Drew Barrymore as Julia Sullivan, the object of his affections. ...

1999–2002: Lava/Atlantic Records

In 1999, Vía signed a seven-album deal with Lava/Atlantic Records thanks to her co-self-penned demo track, “Picture Perfect,” which Angela wrote in part by gathering poems that she had written down previously. It also showcases her ability to utilize the whistle register.^[1] The record deal opened with the inclusion of Angela’s co-self-penned song “Catch Me If You Can” on the Pokémon: The First Movie soundtrack, Co-written and produced by Michael "Smidi" Smith and Brian Steckler. which to date has sold more than two million copies in the U.S. alone. Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Lava Records was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Jason Flom, who began his career with Atlantic Records. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

A year later, Vía made the promotional rounds for the release of her debut single and album. Her first single, “Picture Perfect,” hit airwaves in March and was the most-added single to Top 40 Mainstream radio in its first week. It went on to sell more than 110,000 copies in the U.S.. Smallville star Tom Welling played Angela’s love interest in the music video, which received heavy videoplay on both MTV and The Box. A Spanish version, “Retrato Perfecto,” also hit Spanish airwaves in the U.S. and a commercial single for “Picture Perfect” was released in Australia in May. Top 40 Mainstream (often also called Mainstream Top 40) is an airplay format from Billboard Magazine. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... Smallville is an American television series set in the fictional town of Smallville, Kansas. ... Thomas John Patrick Welling (born April 26, 1977 in Putnam Valley, New York) is an American actor and former male fashion model, most famous for playing Clark Kent on the current television series Smallville. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network based in New York City. ... The Box is a television channel in the United Kingdom which mostly plays music videos, although it also features some music-related programming. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Vía’s second single, “I Don’t Care,” received moderate airplay and sold a respectable amount of commercial singles, but its success was not strong enough to launch her debut album, Angela Via. Originally scheduled for release on June 6, 2000, the album was shelved indefinitely, until 2004, when the album appeared as a digital download on RealPlayer’s music store. “I Don’t Care” was remade a year later by Australian pop singer Delta Goodrem, where the song achieved equal, moderate success “down under.” Angela Via is the first edition of the self-titled debut album by Angela Vía. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... RealPlayer, briefly known also as RealOne Player, is a cross-platform media player by RealNetworks that plays a number of multimedia formats including MP3, MPEG-4, QuickTime, Windows Media and multiple versions of proprietary RealAudio and RealVideo formats. ... Delta Lea Goodrem (born November 9, 1984) is a multi-ARIA Award winning Australian singer-songwriter, pianist and Logie Award winning actress. ...

In the same year, Vía appeared on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as Nickelodeon’s Snick House and The Rosie O'Donnell Show. Her gig on The Bold and the Beautiful would be her only major acting gig until 2004’s Pastor Greg appearance. In 2001, Atlantic Records readied the release of an updated version of Vía’s debut album, which failed to hit stores the previous year. A new music video, scheduled to be filmed in August and directed by N’Sync members Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, almost became a reality, before Atlantic Records put a last minute halt to it due to Vía’s rejection of a deal she felt was demoralizing to her image in the music industry. The Bold and the Beautiful (often called Bold or annotated to B&B) is an American television soap opera, created by Lee Phillip Bell and William J. Bell. ... This article is about the TV channel. ... The Rosie ODonnell Show was a popular American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie ODonnell. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Angela Via (2001) is the second English version of the self-titled debut album by Angela Via. ... *NSYNC is a five-part pop music vocal group, sometimes referred to as a boy band, formed in Orlando, Florida, USA. The group members are Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Justin Timberlake. ... James Lance Bass (born May 4, 1979), known as Lance Bass (IPA pronunciation: ),[1] is an American singer, actor, producer and author who is best known as the bass singer for the American pop group N Sync. ... Joseph Anthony Fatone, Jr. ...

The year 2002 proved to be a mixed success for Vía. At the start of the year, she recorded a Six Flags commercial in which she performed “Papi Chulo.” Co-written and produced by Michael "Smidi" Smith. It received heavy play in her home state, as well as in other states for which the commercial was later edited. Nonetheless, despite the success of Vía’s commercial, she found herself among the long list of Atlantic artists dropped from the roster later in the year. Also see: 2002 (number). ... Six Flags (NYSE: SIX) is the worlds largest chain of amusement parks and theme parks and is headquartered in New York City. ... A television advertisement or commercial (often called an advert in the United Kingdom) is a form of advertising in which goods, services, organizations, ideas, etc. ...

2003–Present: "Ready to fly/Supergirl"

In 2003, two artists released remakes of Vía’s recordings. Chinese girl duo T-Rush recorded and released a Chinese remake of Angela’s “Girl Playa No. 1.” Salsa artist Kevin Ceballo recorded and released a salsa interpretation of Vía’s duet with Frankie Negron, “Eternamente Te Amaré”. She then spent the next two years writing songs for her Sony/ATV Music Publishing affiliate, Gruvia Productions, while she shopped for and reviewed new record deals. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Spanish Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos. ... Kevin Ceballo (born 1977 in New York City) is a singer of salsa music of Puerto Rican descent. ... Frankie Negrón (born in New Jersey) is a singer of Salsa music of Puerto Rican descent. ... Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC is one of the worlds largest music publishing firms. ... Gruvia Productions is an ASCAP publishing company under Sony/ATV Music Publishing. ...

In early 2006, Vía went to Los Angeles for 3 weeks to write with an old friend and producer, and in only 2 weeks of shopping for a deal, she was involved in massive interest from many major record labels. In April 2006 she signed with Virgin Records. In May, a new recording titled "Speakin' Spanish" premiered on her official MySpace. In July, she opened RBD concerts in Miami and New York City. On September 26, 2006, "Speakin' Spanish" was released as a promotional single. Later, in December, "Baila Baila (Don't Let This Party End)" was released as a promotional single and received moderate airplay. It also made the No. 8 position on Clear Channel's new artist chart. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Virgin Records is a British recording label founded by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, and Nik Powell in 1972. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... MySpace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... RBD is a Mexican Pop group that gained popularity from Televisas teenage-oriented telenovela Rebelde. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Clear channel stations are AM radio stations that are designated as such so that only one or two 50,000 watt powerhouses operate at night on each designated frequency, covering a wide area via sky wave propagation. ...

In February 2007, Vía started posting video messages through her Angela TVia channel on YouTube. In April 2007, Vía posted an in-studio video which featured a new song called "Wrong For You," which was co-written with soul artist Robin Thicke. She also revealed a new track, on her MySpace, from Supergirl called "What I Like". YouTube is a popular video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... This biographical article needs additional references for verification. ... Supergirl is the 2007 album by Mexican-American singer Angela Vía. ...

In May 2007, Via was featured in rapper Hunter Brown's song called "The One" [1]. Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ...

In Brown's MySpace he refers to Via as the "diva" of Virgin Records. Virgin Records is a British recording label founded by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, and Nik Powell in 1972. ...

In June 2007^[2], Via changed the title of her upcoming album from "Ready to Fly" to "Supergirl" according to her Official MySpace, her description of the album was Supergirl is the 2007 album by Mexican-American singer Angela Vía. ... This page is a candidate to be moved to Wiktionary. ...

On July 2007, according to Via's MySpace, she said to her fans she would start working in three remixes, one with Reggae singer Sean Kingston for his song "Beautiful Girls", Fabolous for "Make Me Better", and another one for 6-time Grammy Award winner Kanye West for "Stronger". This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Beautiful Girls is a song by reggae-influenced musician Sean Kingston from his eponymous debut. ... !HUOM! Fabolous comes from somalia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kɑn. ... Stronger is the second single from rapper Kanye Wests upcoming album Graduation. ...

In July 2007,after Via appearing in the "Make Me Better" Remix^[3] with Grammy Award nominee Fabolous she announced on her Official MySpace Blog Page that she was setting up for a Promotional Radio Tour.^[4] Make Me Better is the second single from Fabolous album From Nothin to Somethin. The song features Ne-Yo and is produced by Timbaland. ... Nomination is part of the process of selecting a candidate for either election to an office, or the bestowing of an honor or award. ... !HUOM! Fabolous comes from somalia. ...

Discography

Singles

• "Picture Perfect" (2000)
• "Retrato Perfecto" (2000)
• "I Don't Care" (2000)
• "Speakin' Spanish" (2006)
• "Baila Baila (Don't Let This Party End)" (2006)
• "Supergirl" (2007)

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Albums

• Angela Via (2000)
• Angela Via (Spanish version) (2000)
• Angela Via (2001)
• Supergirl (2007)

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Compliation albums

• Pokémon: The First Movie (Catch Me If You Can) (2000)
• Pokémon 2000 (Wonderland, Mundo Mágico) (2000)
• The Little Vampire (Best Friends) (2000)
• TRL Christmas (Christmas Wish/I Wish We Could Be Free) (2001)
• Boat Trip (Kissing You) (2003)

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References

1. ^ http://www.hiponline.com/artist/music/v/via_angela/angela_via.html
2. ^ http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=77331283&blogID=272558256
3. ^ http://youtube.com/watch?v=WlExIeDUtV4
4. ^ http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=77331283

External links

• Official Site
• Official MySpace Page
• Official Video Blog Channel
• Angela-Via.net | The Official Fansite
• Official forum