Raq-C
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Birth name | Raquel Cordova |
Also known as | Raq-C |
Born | Riverside, California | June 28, 1982
Occupation(s) | Radio personality, television personality, actress |
Years active | 2000-present |
Website | raqconline |
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
Year | Title | Role |
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2009 | Gordita | Vanne |
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Jenni River Presents: Chiquis & Raq-C | Herself |
References
- ^ a b "California Births, 1905 - 1995". Family Tree Legends. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ^ a b c d "Raquel "Raq-C"". LasMegaDivas.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Latino 96.3 Raq-C Pics & Hot Pictures". LatinRapper.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f "Biography". RaqCOnline.com. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
- ^ a b "Profile". Latino963.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ a b "Filmography by year for Raquel "Raq-C" Cordova". IMDB.com. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "Chiquis & Raq-C". Mun2.TV. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Raq-C on Facebook
- Raq-C on X
- Template:Google+
- Raq-C at IMDb
- Raq-C's profile on Latino 96.3.com
- Raq-C's Article on Wikipedia