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| '''CORINA KATT AYALA | |||
| '''Corina Katt Ayala''',<ref></ref> best known only as '''Corina''', is a ] singer from ], ]. She released a self-titled album on ] in 1991, and charted string of dance hits in the US between 1989 and 1997. The highest charting of these was the summer 1991 top ten hit "Temptation", which peaked at #6 on the U.S. charts. | |||
| '''Corina Katt Ayala''' is one of the most electrifying performers and broadly talented artists in a generation. Known for her honest, open hearted and intimate style she is a one of a kind '''Singer/Songwriter''', '''Actor''' and '''Writer''' whose work goes right to the heart of love, inspiration and human triumph. Ask anyone, the world over, who has ever witnessed her perform in concert, on the theatrical stage or on the Big screen and they will tell you that they have witnessed the truth. | |||
| Corina portrayed ] in the 1999 film '']''. | |||
| The firstborn of '''Puerto Rican''' parents '''Corina''' was raised between the rough and tumble neighborhoods of '''New York Cityʼs South Bronx''' and '''Harlem''' communities and '''Puerto Rico''', where she spent summers and school vacations with her grandmother from childhood thru her early 20ʼs. Brought up in a home which she describes as,”extremely challenging to say the least”, performance became her only means of escape, as she would lock herself in her room and re-enact the performances of her Motherʼs favorite singers for hours on end. | |||
| By age 14, after years of performing in front of friends and family alike, '''Corina''' was beginning to win beauty contests and talent competitions, eventually landing her the '''Miss Hispanic America Title''' and a '''1st Runner Up as Ms.Puerto Rico'''. By her late teens she had signed to '''Cutting Records''' which led to the release of '''''“Give Me Back My Heart”''''' and '''''“Loving You like Crazy”''''' both charting '''Top 40 on the US Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Chart''' respectively. '''Corina''' then went on to release a self-titled album on '''Atco Records''' which landed her her first '''Billboard Hot 100''' and '''Billboard Top 10''' charting hits with ''''''“Whispers”''' and '''“Temptation”'''''' . | |||
| Describing herself as an Entertainer first and foremost when often asked, “Ohh you are getting into acting now?”, '''Corina''' explains, “I am an Entertainer, having danced, sang and acted from a very early age, it just so happened that I stepped into world spotlight as a singer first.” Entering the world consciousness through her music videos, '''MTV''' and world tours with the likes of '''Boys To Men''', '''Ice Cube''' and '''Marky Mark(Mark Wahlberg)''' Corina once again charted on the '''Billboard Hot 100''' with '''“Summertime Summertime”''', produced by '''Little John''' while continuing to make moves as an Actor. | |||
| After a series of guest starring appearances on such shows as '''''"All My Children"''''', '''''"One Life To Live"''''', '''''"As The World Turns"''''', '''''"The City"''''', '''''"New York Undercover"''''' and '''''"The Cosbyʼs"''''' Corina was beginning to make waves on the big screen as well. With her earlier success starring opposite '''Marc Anthony''' in '''''"East Side Story"''''' Corina was now starring opposite '''Anthony Michael Hall''' in '''''"Funny Valentine"''''' and Emmy/Golden Globe winner '''Peter Dinklage''' in '''''"Fortunes"'''''. | |||
| After several more independent film roles '''Corina''' then landed a film role starring as the famed Mexican Artist '''Frida Kahlo''' in '''''"Cradle Will Rock"''''', which she goes on to describe as, “the greatest acting clinic I could have ever attended.” Directed by '''Tim Robbins''' and working with such '''Oscar winning Actors''' as '''Susan Sarandon''' and '''Vanessa Redgrave''' | |||
| Corina starred opposite '''John Cusack'''(Nelson Rockerfeller) and Latin Music legend/ Actor '''Ruben Blades''' playing '''Frida Kahloʼs''' husband, '''Diego Rivera'''. | |||
| It was then that '''Corina''' began to feel an inspiration from the depths of her soul to share her stories of triumph and heartache, dreams come true and those yet to be realized which she had collected along the path of her still unfolding journey. The inspiration was to become known as her '''One Woman Show''', '''''“Fear & All Of Me”''''', a show that Corina describes as,” the work I am most proud of to this very day, a work about feeling the fear and showing up anyway.” '''"Fear & All of Me"''''' would play to 3 sold out '''Off Broadway''' runs leaving audiences in stitches, in tears and inspired. As the last character Bambi states, “Whatʼs the point? There is no Point, this is just my story and parts of her story (Corina). And what sheʼs asking is that you all tell your story. Because you all have it and you know how you can tell it? You can tell it by living your dream.” | |||
| '''Corina''' continues to live her dream by touching all who come into contact with her person and with her work. Inspired by such influences as '''La Lupe''', '''El Gran Combo''', '''Hector Lavoe''' and others '''Corina''' has been working on her first '''Latin Album'''. Anchored by heartfelt storytelling elements the listener will embark upon a journey of enchanting orchestral Ballads and soul stirring, body moving Salsa rhythms. In the pipeline are her memoir, ''"My Mothers Daughter"'', two feature length films written by '''Corina''' and a yet to be titled semi-autobiographical sitcom, loosely based on her childhood and her wild and wacky family.''. | |||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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For the Romanian singer of the same name, see Corina (Romanian singer).| Corina | |
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| Birth name | Corina Katt Ayala |
| Origin | Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Genres | Dance pop, freestyle |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer and actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Cutting Records, Atco Records |
| Website | Official site |
CORINA KATT AYALA
Corina Katt Ayala is one of the most electrifying performers and broadly talented artists in a generation. Known for her honest, open hearted and intimate style she is a one of a kind Singer/Songwriter, Actor and Writer whose work goes right to the heart of love, inspiration and human triumph. Ask anyone, the world over, who has ever witnessed her perform in concert, on the theatrical stage or on the Big screen and they will tell you that they have witnessed the truth.
The firstborn of Puerto Rican parents Corina was raised between the rough and tumble neighborhoods of New York Cityʼs South Bronx and Harlem communities and Puerto Rico, where she spent summers and school vacations with her grandmother from childhood thru her early 20ʼs. Brought up in a home which she describes as,”extremely challenging to say the least”, performance became her only means of escape, as she would lock herself in her room and re-enact the performances of her Motherʼs favorite singers for hours on end.
By age 14, after years of performing in front of friends and family alike, Corina was beginning to win beauty contests and talent competitions, eventually landing her the Miss Hispanic America Title and a 1st Runner Up as Ms.Puerto Rico. By her late teens she had signed to Cutting Records which led to the release of “Give Me Back My Heart” and “Loving You like Crazy” both charting Top 40 on the US Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles Chart respectively. Corina then went on to release a self-titled album on Atco Records which landed her her first Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Top 10 charting hits with '“Whispers” and “Temptation”' .
Describing herself as an Entertainer first and foremost when often asked, “Ohh you are getting into acting now?”, Corina explains, “I am an Entertainer, having danced, sang and acted from a very early age, it just so happened that I stepped into world spotlight as a singer first.” Entering the world consciousness through her music videos, MTV and world tours with the likes of Boys To Men, Ice Cube and Marky Mark(Mark Wahlberg) Corina once again charted on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Summertime Summertime”, produced by Little John while continuing to make moves as an Actor.
After a series of guest starring appearances on such shows as "All My Children", "One Life To Live", "As The World Turns", "The City", "New York Undercover" and "The Cosbyʼs" Corina was beginning to make waves on the big screen as well. With her earlier success starring opposite Marc Anthony in "East Side Story" Corina was now starring opposite Anthony Michael Hall in "Funny Valentine" and Emmy/Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage in "Fortunes".
After several more independent film roles Corina then landed a film role starring as the famed Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo in "Cradle Will Rock", which she goes on to describe as, “the greatest acting clinic I could have ever attended.” Directed by Tim Robbins and working with such Oscar winning Actors as Susan Sarandon and Vanessa Redgrave Corina starred opposite John Cusack(Nelson Rockerfeller) and Latin Music legend/ Actor Ruben Blades playing Frida Kahloʼs husband, Diego Rivera.
It was then that Corina began to feel an inspiration from the depths of her soul to share her stories of triumph and heartache, dreams come true and those yet to be realized which she had collected along the path of her still unfolding journey. The inspiration was to become known as her One Woman Show, “Fear & All Of Me”, a show that Corina describes as,” the work I am most proud of to this very day, a work about feeling the fear and showing up anyway.” "Fear & All of Me" would play to 3 sold out Off Broadway runs leaving audiences in stitches, in tears and inspired. As the last character Bambi states, “Whatʼs the point? There is no Point, this is just my story and parts of her story (Corina). And what sheʼs asking is that you all tell your story. Because you all have it and you know how you can tell it? You can tell it by living your dream.”
Corina continues to live her dream by touching all who come into contact with her person and with her work. Inspired by such influences as La Lupe, El Gran Combo, Hector Lavoe and others Corina has been working on her first Latin Album. Anchored by heartfelt storytelling elements the listener will embark upon a journey of enchanting orchestral Ballads and soul stirring, body moving Salsa rhythms. In the pipeline are her memoir, "My Mothers Daughter", two feature length films written by Corina and a yet to be titled semi-autobiographical sitcom, loosely based on her childhood and her wild and wacky family..
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Corina |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | US Hot Dance Music/Club Play | US Hot Dance Music/Maxi Singles | ||
| 1989 | "Give Me Back My Heart" | - | 26 | 25 |
| 1990 | "Loving You Like Crazy" | - | - | 31 |
| 1991 | "Temptation" | 6 | 22 | 1 |
| "Whispers" | 51 | - | 17 | |
| 1992 | "Now That You're Gone" | - | 28 | - |
| 1997 | "Summertime Summertime" | 86 | - | 21 |
References
- Billboard Singles. Allmusic.com.
External links
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