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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 has hosted many radio shows in the Los Angeles area.

Early life

Raquel, the youngest child[3] of Mauricio and Cecilia Cordova,[4] was born in Artesia, California.[2][4] She was raised in the Rubidoux neighborhood of Riverside, California[2] with her two older siblings.[4] She graduated from Rubidoux High School[4] and attended the Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting in Huntington Beach, California[4] 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).[5][3] The following year, she landed the morning position for KKUU. She then became a street team member for KLAX.[4] After two years, she accepted an on-air position with regional mexican radio station WLEY in Chicago, Illinois.[5][3] 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.[6][7] 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.[6] 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.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role
2009 Gordita Vanne
Show
Year Title Role
2010 Jenni River Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C Herself

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. ^ a b c "Latino 96.3 Raq-C Pics & Hot Pictures". LatinRapper.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Biography". RaqCOnline.com. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  5. ^ a b "Profile". Latino963.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Filmography by year for Raquel "Raq-C" Cordova". IMDB.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  7. ^ "Chiquis & Raq-C". Mun2.TV. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
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