New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ DaSBro Enterprise) - 11-year old Philippine-American singing sensation NINA WAGA MOJARES has been selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to sing 'America the Beautiful' at the 2010 US Open Tennis Championship, Queens, NY. NINA will be performing on center court on
September 8, 2010 during the quarter finals.
NINA was selected to perform at the 2010 US Open based on her audition at the US Open Casting Call held at Radio City Music Hall (in Manhattan) this past June. 258 children aged 12-and-under from across the country came out and auditioned for the chance to sing at this year's US Open. Each child performed 'America the Beautiful' in front of three celebrity judges: Justin Chon from the Twilight Saga; Ashley Roberts, formerly of the Pussycat Dolls; and actor/singer Andrew Seeley who will be starring in a new television series this fall, Glory Daze. Only 14 children were selected to sing at this year's US Open. NINA received her letter of congratulations and invitation from the USTA in mid-July. "I'm honored and thrilled to have been selected to sing at the US Open. It's a dream come true," proclaimed the talented NINA.
The US Open is held annually over a two week period in late August and September at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, in Queens, NY. It is highest attended annual sporting event in the world with over 700,000 fans on site and a worldwide television audience in over 185 countries. The US Open has been chronologically the fourth and final Grand Slam tennis tournament (preceded by the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon). www.usopen.org
NINA hails from Freehold, NJ. Even at her young age, she is already a seasoned entertainer having performed in front of audiences since the age of 3 when her Mom, Jeanette, introduced her to karaoke. NINA started performing at local community events and participating in local singing contests. In all her performances, NINA has been delighting audiences, receiving well-deserved standing ovations, and encore requests wherever and whenever she performs. She has been described a mini Alicia Keys, Charice Pempengco and the next Disney Star like Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez.
NINA is one of the most sought-after performers at the Philippine-American events in the tri-state area. She is a diverse entertainer singing songs by Journey, Boston, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Charice, Beyonce, U2, Phantom of the Opera and Michael Buble. NINA also plays the piano/keyboard and sings in a rock band called "Over the Edge." NINA has also sang and appeared as a special guest for 3x Grammy nominee and Tony award winning singer, Melba Moore ('Lean On Me', 'You Stepped Into My Life').
NINA is crossing over to mainstream entertainment. Her most recent performance was at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City where she auditioned with her back up dance crew called "Legit" (teenagers Genna Basalatan, Tim Ambat, Jillian Lugtu and Roscel Manalo) on camera for the hit NBC television show, "America's Got Talent", in front celebrity judges, Piers Morgan, Sharon Osborne and Howie Mandell. Following their performance, NINA and Legit received a standing ovation from the audience, loud cheers, and thundering applause. Ms. Orbourne said to NINA "You have a great stage presence. You're confident.... You're a very talented young girl".
She has also appeared on NBC's "Today Show", and was chosen by the producers of the nationally syndicated "Maury" (Povich) tv show to become part of "Maury's Most Talented Kids 2010" episode.
With her numerous live performances, YouTube videos, and television appearances, NINA has developed a large fan base in the United States and throughout the world. She has received hundreds of song requests from people that have seen and heard her. NINA's good looks, immense talent, star-like charisma and stage presense have not gone unnoticed by entertainment industry professionals. She has caught the attention of numerous high profile tv producers, talent scouts, agents, promoters, and record labels.
Among her other accomplishments, NINA is recipient of the Presidential Academic Excellence Award signed by President Obama. This prestigious award is given to students that have ranked in the top 5% of their class and achieved an A average in her studies during the school year. NINA also received the 2010 Dr. Jose P. Rizal Circle of Excellence Award for Outstanding Youth, in recognition for her services of performing in many charity events in the Philippine-American community.
Look for more great things to happen for rising star NINA WAGA MOJARES. For more information about NINA, please visit www.ninawagamojares.com.
