Born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey to a Colombian family. Raised in
Colombia for many years before returning to the United States. She is
the only member of her family who is a United States citizen.
2004 recipient of Billboard Magazine's "Spirit of Hope" Award for her
tireless work to raise awareness on the prevention and cure of breast
cancer in the Hispanic community.
Retired from the entertainment business to devote herself and her
health to her much publicized battle with breast cancer in 2003. She
was actively involved with the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Was one of the first artists to compose and record in both English and
Spanish.
Singer who won won a Latin Grammy for best female album and a Billboard
Latin Music Spirit of Hope award in 2004.