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==Career==
==Career==
===2000-2009: Career beginnings in radio===
===2000-2009: Career beginnings in radio===
In 2000, Cordova got her first break in radio as an intern at the urban radio station [[KPWR]] ("Power 106").<ref name="KXOL">{{cite web|url=http://la963fm.com/dj-raq-c.php|title=Profile|publisher=Latino963.com|accessdate=July 27, 2012}}</ref><ref name="LR"/> The following year, she landed the morning position for [[KKUU]]. She then became a street team member for [[KLAX-FM|KLAX]].<ref name="Bio"/> After two years, she accepted an on-air position with [[regional mexican]] radio station [[WLEY-FM|WLEY]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]].<ref name="KXOL"/><ref name="LR"/> In October 2005, she joined [[KXOL-FM|KXOL]] ("Latino 96.3") for over 7 years. In 2009, she appeared in the critically acclaimed short film Gordita.
In 2000, Cordova got her first break in radio as an intern at the urban radio station [[KPWR]] (Power 106).<ref name="KXOL">{{cite web|url=http://la963fm.com/dj-raq-c.php|title=Profile|publisher=Latino963.com|accessdate=July 27, 2012}}</ref><ref name="LR"/> The following year, she landed the morning position for [[KKUU]]. She then became a street team member for [[KLAX-FM|KLAX]].<ref name="Bio"/> After two years, she accepted an on-air position with [[regional mexican]] radio station [[WLEY-FM|WLEY]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]].<ref name="KXOL"/><ref name="LR"/> In October 2005, she relocated back to [[Los Angeles]] and joined [[KXOL-FM|KXOL]] (Latino 96.3) for over 7 years. In 2009, she appeared in the critically acclaimed short film Gordita.


===2010-Present: Reality show, celebrity blogging and more radio===
===2010-Present: Reality show, celebrity blogging and more radio===

Revision as of 07:34, 2 February 2013

Raq-C
Birth nameRaquel Cordova
Also known asRaq-C
Born (1982-06-28) June 28, 1982 (age 42)
Riverside, California
Occupation(s)Radio personality, television personality, actress
Years active2000-present
Websiteraqconline.com


Raquel Elizabeth Cordova[1] (born June 28, 1982),[1][2] better known by her stage name Raq-C, is a American radio personality, actress and motivational speaker of Salvadoran descent. She is the founder of a non-profit known as "Amigas 4 My Soul",[3] where she strives to motivate and inspire women.

Early life

Raquel, the youngest child[4] of Mauricio and Cecilia Cordova,[5] was born in Artesia, California.[2][5] She was raised in the Rubidoux neighborhood of Riverside, California[2] with her two older siblings.[5] She graduated from Rubidoux High School[5] and attended the Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting in Huntington Beach, California[5] as well as the Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California.[2]

Career

2000-2009: Career beginnings in radio

In 2000, Cordova got her first break in radio as an intern at the urban radio station KPWR (Power 106).[6][4] The following year, she landed the morning position for KKUU. She then became a street team member for KLAX.[5] After two years, she accepted an on-air position with regional mexican radio station WLEY in Chicago, Illinois.[6][4] In October 2005, she relocated back to Los Angeles and joined KXOL (Latino 96.3) for over 7 years. In 2009, she appeared in the critically acclaimed short film Gordita.

2010-Present: Reality show, celebrity blogging and more radio

In May 2010, Raquel founded a non-profit organization called "Amigas 4 My Soul," where she strives to motivate and encourage women to succeed. In July 2010, she teamed up with fellow friend, Janney "Chiquis" Marin in mun2’s reality show Jenni Rivera Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C.[7][8] The show was a major success, with the show based on their unique friendship. After filming, she has made guest appearances on several television projects.[7] In January 2013, Raq-C became a celebrity blogger for popular hispanic magazine, Latina. In Febuary 2013, she joined the the KXOS family on their Exitos station, as their afternoon host.

Television

References

  1. ^ a b "California Births, 1905 - 1995". Family Tree Legends. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
  2. ^ a b c d "Raquel "Raq-C"". LasMegaDivas.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  3. ^ "Amigas 4 My Soul". Amigas4MySoul.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c "Latino 96.3 Raq-C Pics & Hot Pictures". LatinRapper.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Biography". RaqCOnline.com. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Profile". Latino963.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  7. ^ a b "Filmography by year for Raquel "Raq-C" Cordova". IMDB.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  8. ^ "Chiquis & Raq-C". Mun2.TV. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
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