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Cara Elizabeth Quici (born May 30, 1985) is an American singer/songwriter[1] born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas now living in New York City and Los Angeles.
Early Life
Cara began singing church hymns at the age of 4 and throughout her school years. She also participated in school musicals and band where she was the first chair flutist. Quici's family has owned and operated a pro-sound, lighting, and DJ equipment business for over 30 years in Texas. Additionally, her father is a guitarist who contributed to her interests in music. [2]
Career Beginnings
During her teen years, Cara signed with Infinity Model and Talent Agency in Texas with whom she competed in various competitions including the International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) Convention in Hollywood, California.[3] There she was named the winner in categories including singing, dancing, acting, and modeling. Quici received many contract offers, but wasn’t able to accept these contracts due to her parents inability to move and went back to Texas. Back in Texas, Quici involved herself in competitive cheerleading and won many first place trophies at Universal Cheerleaders Association competitions. When she graduated - on her 18th birthday - she moved to Texas to further train for and begin her career.[4]
After training and working in New York, she moved to Los Angeles, splitting her time between the two.
Career
Music
In Los Angeles, she trained for her first professional recording sessions with Oksana Kolesnikova and Carol Rogers at Oksana School of Music and Musician’s Institute, Hollywood, respectively.[5] Cara had written over 30 songs with top producers and writers across the country. She had also released her first single “Away From You” which is executive produced by Max Gousse and produced by Billboard Hot 100 producer Fuego. “Away From You (Jump Smokers Remix)” reached the number 27 on the Dance Billboard charts.[6] Cara has released many more singles - See Discography. Her unreleased songs “Adios,” “OAI” and “Clone” were featured on four episodes of CMT’s hit show “Southern Nights.”[7]
Her single “Fight”, a remake of the Beastie Boys’ classic "Fight For Your Right (To Party)” was released in 2013 and became available on iTunes in 2014.[8] The music video featuring Dennis Rodman reached over a million views within two weeks of its release.[9] In February/March 2014, Cara was the #1 most active independent artist in US TOP 40 radio rotation for 4 weeks straight.[10]
She continues to write and record. In the Fall of 2014, Cara will begin recording her debut album.
Television Appearances
In 2009 she appeared on the Howard Stern show as a contestant for the "Dumb As a Rock" contest.[11]
Cara appeared twice as a nurse on Scrubs in 2009.[12]
Her National TV performances include episode 7 of Bravo's Season 5 "Real Housewives of New York City" where she performed her 3 singles "Do It Now", "Fall" and "Bad Girl".[13]
She was also featured performing live in 2012 on Bravo TV's "Watch What Happens Live" hosted by Andy Cohen season 7, episode 22.[14]
Cara was interviewed on the Playboy Morning Show in 2013.[15]
In 2014 it was announced that Cara had been cast in the new series Roommates.[16] She will play the lead character, Rue.
Press Coverage
Cara can be seen in features in Maxim, Esquire, FHM, and many other reputable magazines and websites.[17]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Away From You | 2010 |
| Away From You (Jump Smokers Remix) | 2010 |
| Away From You (Jump Smokers Extended Club Remix) | 2010 |
| Away From You (Manuel Tilca Remix) | 2010 |
| As We Live | 2011 |
| Without You | 2011 |
| Bad Girl | 2011 |
| Fall | 2011 |
| Bass | 2012 |
| Do It Now | 2012 |
| Fight | 2014 |
References
- ^ Deggans, Eric (December 16, 2008). "'Momma's Boys' won't win Ryan Seacrest new fans". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ^ http://caraquici.com/bio/
- ^ http://www.darwinworldmedia.com/artists-music/
- ^ http://caraquici.com/bio/
- ^ http://www.tunecore.com/music/cara
- ^ http://millenniummagazine.com/?p=1159
- ^ http://popwrapped.com/2014/07/28/cara-quicis-star-continues-to-rise-with-upcoming-series-roommates/
- ^ http://www.naludamagazine.com/cara-quici-just-released-her-new-single-fight/
- ^ http://www.darwinworldmedia.com/artists-music/
- ^ http://www.esquire.my/Women/Funny-Jokes-from-Beautiful-Women/article/Cara-Quici
- ^ Howard Stern Show - Dumb As a Rock
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285403/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2990058/
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057880/episodes?season=7&ref_=tt_eps_sn_7
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2990058/
- ^ http://popwrapped.com/2014/07/28/cara-quicis-star-continues-to-rise-with-upcoming-series-roommates/
- ^ http://caraquici.com/bio/
- ^ http://caraquici.com/music/