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RAQUELA? is an American Theatrical Dance-pop, House music and Hi-NRG singer/songwriter. She has successfully released several dance tracks that have made her a recognized Billboard artist today. Raquela began fascinating the audience since she was 7 years old. At 9, she began performing professionally on stage. After studied voice and drama in Los Angeles, she was endorsed into two California Proclamations by Senator Diane Feinstein for her civil duties as the 1st Mexican American crowned, "Miss Orange County". That's when she later found herself playing leading roles on Broadway! She is humbled to have worked with so many Tony award winning masters.

In addition to Dance music, RAQUELA has proudly appeared on some of the world's biggest stages. She enjoyed working alongside celebrities like Sara Ramirez (Grey's Anatomy), Carol Burnet, Cloris Leachman, Bernadette Peters, Toni Collette, Don Rickels, Elaine Stritch, Chita Rivera, Angela Bassett, Joan Rivers, and Tom Bosely. (?to name a few)

"Before there was Lady Gaga, there was? RAQUELA!"

Since the 1999 release of Raquela's award winning album, "Confessions of the Disco Diva", Raquela immediately earned the title "1st Lady" of Theatrical Dance/Pop!

RAQUELA's powerhouse vocals have gotten her seen opening for legendary dance artists like Judy Torres and George Lamond, including Grammy artist, Little Louie Vega.

RAQUELA has worked alongside many world renowned producers, like Chris "The Greek" Panaghi and the legendary, MICKEY Mixin' OLIVER with the release of, "NOTHIN' MORE 2 GIVE" that received Billboard Magazine's "Break-Out" for Hot New Club Play. Today, Raquela can be seen in over 100 million homes, co-hosting and performing in the new dance variety television series called, "Intensi-T TV" filmed from Las Vegas. Check her out on DirecTV (ch. 354) and DISH Network (ch. 9396/9407) (http://intensi-t.tv)

Currently RAQUELA is in the studio, working alongside producer greats like Steely M., Cary August, Keith Kemper, Matt Sietz, DJP, LA Rush and Qubiq. Her worldwide release for the remake of Taylor Dayne's, "TELL IT TO MY HEART" is expected around February 2010 on CAPP Records, "Best Of 80's Dance, Volume 3-#1 80's Dance Club Hits Remixed" available in the U.S. on iTunes now!

RAQUELA played a key role in launching Children's Theater companies, HIV/AIDS charity benefits and USO show acts.

RAQUELA is currently a member of ASCAP, AEA and The Grammy's.

She also teaches voice privately.