She’s one of the hottest R&B singers around and is wooing fans with her latest chart-topper, Love Sex Magic, featuring Justin Timberlake. If you haven’t heard her latest album, Fantasy Ride, what are you waiting for? Here’s more on divine Ciara.
- Her father was in the US army so Ciara grew up on army bases around the world. Her family eventually settled in New York when she was eight.
- Her music career was inspired by seeing Destiny’s Child perform on TV. “My ultimate goal is to be one of the best female entertainers ever, like those I watched growing up,” she says.
- She won a Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video with Missy Elliott for Lose Control in 2006.
- Ciara took the part of a high school volleyball star in 2005’s All You’ve Got. Next she appears in Mama, I Want to Sing, playing a preacher’s daughter who becomes a pop star. “I want to be an amazing actress,” Ciara says. “I’m looking forward to many more film experiences.”
- Fantasy Ride is a personal story. “I’m taking my fans on a virtual fantasy ride through music and my life. Look at the first two singles. They’re both extensions of who I am and yet so different. Never Ever is warm and Love Sex Magic is aggressive. Both are sides of me and there’s so much more to share. It’s all a part of the Fantasy Ride.”
- The busy singer/actress owns a talent agency called Universal Dance Talent, which establishes careers for up-and-coming dancers. “The ultimate goal is to have a dance school with a studio,” she says. Plus rumour has it she’s set to release a clothing line soon. We can’t wait!
- She thinks guys are intimidated by her height! At 1,9 m tall this isn’t a gal who has to look up to dates. “Some guys are nervous speaking to me. Maybe it’s because I’m so tall! Since I’ve been doing music I don’t really get asked out much,” she says.
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