Anaís
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- Genres: Latin
Biography
Anaís Martínez was rocketed to fame following her victory on Univision's reality TV competition show Objectivo Fama. While many former contestants sparkle and fade, Martínez has enjoyed a lasting industry presence since the launch of her career on the show's second season. Born June 22nd, 1984 in the Dominican Republic, Martínez relocated the Bronx at a young age. She showed musical promise early on, gaining valuable performance experience singing at community events. Working as a music teacher, Martínez directed a school chorus that performed regionally called Los Cumbiancheros. The ensemble tackled repertoire representing a wide stylistic variety, foreshadowing Martínez recording career that would come be characterized by her versatility. In 2005 Anaís distinguished herself amongst her fellow competitors on Objetivo Fama with her striking appearance and commanding performances. Her debut record followed shortly thereafter, released in April of 2006. Entitled Asi Soy Yo, the record peaked at number 79 on Billboard's Hot 100. The "Asi Soy Yo Tour" was launched in September of that year, selling out auditoriums throughout Puerto Rico. The record also garnered the Anaís a host of award nominations, including the Latin Grammy's "Best Pop Album" and Lo Nuestro's "Best New Artist." The song "Arriba, Arriba" was released as Univision's Fifa World Cup Soccer anthem for '06 featuring Anaís performing alongside artists Ana Bárbara, Pablo Montero and Marian Seoane. The single brought Anaís widespread fame, announcing her as a rising star in Latino music. Con Todo mi Corazón was released in January of 2007, climbing the charts with the hit single "Tu Amor noes Garantía." The album placed at number 20 on Billboard's Latin Pop charts. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, Rovi
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This article is about the singer from the Dominican Republic. For other uses, see Anais (disambiguation).
| Anaís | |
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| Birth name | Anaís Martínez |
| Born | June 22, 1984 [citation needed] |
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Latin pop, Tropical, Reggaeton |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Univision Music |
Anaís (born Anaís Martínez on June 22, 1984[citation needed] in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a singer. She was the winner of the second season of Objetivo Fama, a Puerto Rican reality-show-contest that airs on Univision Puerto Rico in Puerto Rico and on the Telefutura network in the United States mainland, and is widely considered to be the most successful winner of Objetivo Fama.
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Career
"Asi Soy Yo" (2006)
Her debut album Así Soy Yo ("This Is The Way I Am") was released on April 14, 2006. It contains the singles "Atrapada", "Lo Que Son Las Cosas", "Estoy Con Él Y Pienso En Ti", and "Estar Contigo". "Lo Que Son Las Cosas", which was originally made famous by Ednita Nazario, charted and peaked at number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Latin Tracks chart for 6 weeks straight. "Estoy Con Él y Pienso En Tí" also charted in the top 10 of the Hot Latin Tracks chart and in the top 5 of the Latin Tropical charts. The album was nominated at the 2006 Latin Grammys for "Best Female Pop Vocal Album". The album is the highest selling album from any "Objetivo Fama" contestant.
On September 16, 2006, she began her Así Soy Yo Tour in Puerto Rico. It was a sold out concert and was greatly reviewed by the press.[citation needed]
At the beginning of 2006, Anaís recorded a special song called "Arriba, Arriba" for the 2006 FIFA World Cup together with Pablo Montero, Mariana Seoane, and Ana Bárbara.
"Con Todo Mi Corazón" (2007)
In January 2007, Univision.com premiered the newest single titled "Tu Amor No Es Garantía". The love song was the lead single from Martinez' second studio album Con Todo Mi Corazón, which was released on April 3 in the United States and on April 18 in Mexico. The song managed to hit the Top 40 on the Latin Charts but wasn't the hit everyone expected it to become. The official second single was "Sólo Mio", a more commercial single, which went Top 30 and peaked at a moderate number #29 on the Latin Charts, making it Anaís's Fourth Top 30 Hit on the Latin Charts along with "Lo Que Son Las Cosas", "Estoy Con Él Y Pienso En Ti", and "Arriba, Arriba" featuring Latin singers Ana Bárbara, Mariana Seoane, and Pablo Montero. Anaís released a special deluxe edition of the album on October 16.
Anaís performed the song "Como Tu Mujer" in a televised tribute to Mexican singer Marco Antonio Solís. The performance was hailed not only as the best performance of the night, but also as one of the best live performances she has ever done. A studio version of the song is available on the "Deluxe Edition" of her album. Solís was so impressed by the performance that he invited Anaís as a special guest and opening act for his concert in Madison Square Garden. Anais is also expected to record a song with Solis for her third upcoming production.
She also won a Casandra Award (which is the Dominican version of the Grammy's) for "Most Outstanding Artist Located In Another Country".
Present
Anaís is stated on her personal twitter on December 6, 2011 that she has gone into the studio and is working on her new comeback single. She also mentioned in an interview that it will probably be in the genre of House music.
In August 2008, Anaís was on the cover of Smooth magazine.
On May 17, 2009, she made an appearance on the series finale of Objetivo Fama, singing her hit "Estoy Con Él Y Pienso En Ti". She announced that she is going to be filming another movie in the Dominican Republic and is in the beginning phases of making a 3rd album, which will be completely in English and will mark her debut as an international artist in the music industry. It is rumored that Anais has been signed to Sony BMG, although it has not been confirmed.
Discography
- Released: April 18, 2006
- Label: Univision
- Chart position: #1 PR Top 100 Albums, #7 US Latin Pop, #11 US Top Latin, #12 US Heatseekers
- Sales: 60,000+
- Certification: Gold (Disco Oro)
- Singles: "Atrapada", "Lo Que Son Las Cosas", "Estoy Con Él Y Pienso En Ti", "Estar Contigo"
- Released: April 3, 2007
- Label: Univision
- Chart position: #4 PR Top 100 Albums, #20 US Latin Pop, #67 Top Latin
- Sales: 40,000+
- Singles: "Tu Amor No Es Garantía", "Sólo Mio", "Como Tu Mujer"
Third Studio Album: English Debut Album (TBA)
- Released: TBA 2012
- Label: ----------
- Chart position: TBA
- Sales: TBA
- Certification: TBA
- Singles: TBA
Notable TV guest appearances
- Premios Juventud
- Latin Grammys
- Latin Grammy Celebra Marco Antonio Solís
- Al Despertar 41
- El Show de Cristina
- Escándalo TV
- Anda Pa'l Cará
- El Gordo y la Flaca
- Despierta América
- Premios Casandras 2007
- Don Francisco Presenta
- Sabado Gigante
- Objetivo Fama 4
- Objetivo Fama 3
- Objetivo Fama 2
External links
- Music video for Lo Que Son Las Cosas
- Anaís on Univision (Spanish)
- Anaís' My Space (English)
- Anais' performance of "Como Tu Mujer"
- Music video for "Sólo Mio"
| Preceded by Janina Irizarry |
Objetivo Fama Winner Season 2 (2005) |
Succeeded by Marlon Fernández |
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