Biography - English
Background
Adriana was born March 3rd, 1985 in majestic Mexico City. There, she is a well known Mexican actress, singer, designer, dancer, and fashion icon. Adriana's father, Homero V. Galan, is a successful biochemist who's responsible for creating many popular products in Mexico. In addition, Adriana's mother, Lucy Gomez, is a veterinarian with extensive laboratory experience. Adriana is the oldest sibling of three, with two brothers, and one sister. Her sister is an international chef, and her brothers are successful attorney's and businessmen.
Education
At just five years of age, Adriana took singing and dancing lessons. She then the spent the following eight year's attending a formal liberal arts school located in Mexico state. Throughout high school, Adriana was a popular track and field athlete, winning numerous 100-meter race events.
Music
Adriana came to prominence as a singer following the release of her debut studio album "Fantasy", which included the hit "Ciao Hello Hello". This album resulted in four #5 dance music hits at the most popular radio station based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Adriana is also a talented song writer, having authored numerous dance, techno, hip-hop, tango, and salsa compositions. For over a year, Adriana's song and dance stage performances were featured in Beverly Hills at the popular "Prego" Italian restaurant. As a recording artist, Adriana's unique international style has been very well received. She has been interviewed during entertainment's most popular events, walking the red carpet with numerous celebrities such as Snoop Dog, Game, Jimmy Foxx, Sofia Vergara, Paris Hilton, Al Pacino as well as other fashion, stage, screen and music video notables. Adriana's contributions to the music industry year-after-year have honed her talents, popularity and influence.
Modeling
As a teenager, Adriana's classmates and friends nicknamed her "Glamorous" due to her "exclusive" look and style. In 1999, Adriana's decade-long modeling career began when she landed her first major fashion show and shoot with Calvin Klein. Since that time, Adriana has worked extensively in the fashion industry, modeling for internationally known brands such as Loreal, Farouk Paris, Levi's, Colombia Studio, Diesel and many others.
Movies & Acting
In early 2000, Adriana began her acting career as she made her on-screen debute in the movie, "In The Time Of The Butterflies", featuring Salma Hayek and Edward James Olmos. During the 2004/2005 viewing season, Adriana made appearances as both host and model on the television show "Tempranito" which aired on channel 13 in Mexico City. In 2006, Adriana appeared in the independent film production "Willoughby", which was nominated for the prestigious "Outstanding Cast Performance" award by the AOF Film Festival. Thereafter in 2007, Adriana appeared in the film "Mafia 303" where she was featured alongside several notable Italian actors. In 2008, Adriana appeared in the movie "Secretos", as well as the music video "Freeze" from the group "Blackalicious". In 2009, Adriana played in the Mexican movie "Gol 3: El Juego Final", and in 2011, Adriana appeared in Snoop Dogg's "The Last Night" music video. Since that time, Adriana has made numerous appearances in popular music videos, films and TV commercials.
Charitable Interests
In 2006, Adriana Valenti relocated to Orange County, California where she founded the not-for-profit "Show of Stars" art school for children. Adriana wore many hats, acting as the founder, director, instructor, as well as the clothing and set designer. Adriana inspired children to pursue their love for the arts of modeling, dancing and singing. Near this same time, Adriana also created "Diamant", a fashion line for men and women, that was featured in Expresion Latina magazine. Today, Adriana continues to pursue her passion for charitable work with her goal of building a not-for-profit art institution to educate and inspire young adults.
Fashion Design
At an early age, Adriana's artwork achieved critical acclaim, as she won several awards in the 1990 "Disney Draws" competition. In 1992, Adriana won an award in Mexico City for creating the "Toy of The Year". In 1997, Adriana enrolled in a fashion designer clothing academy, and later, majored in Marketing and Publicity. Acting as a fashion designer in her native Mexico state, Adriana opened her "Casa Fashion" business where she designed, manufactured and sold her line of couture clothing,
Today, Adriana's "SEXY 1" fashion line features her high-quality, glamorous line of couture clothing and designer fashion accessories, The "SEXY 1" fashion line continues to create both excitement and industry "buzz" on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills as Adriana hosts successful events, fashion shows, and fashion parties. Adriana's dedication and hard work has led her to success and she can frequently be seen at the best red-carpet events.
Adriana was born March 3rd, 1985 in majestic Mexico City. There, she is a well known Mexican actress, singer, designer, dancer, and fashion icon. Adriana's father, Homero V. Galan, is a successful biochemist who's responsible for creating many popular products in Mexico. In addition, Adriana's mother, Lucy Gomez, is a veterinarian with extensive laboratory experience. Adriana is the oldest sibling of three, with two brothers, and one sister. Her sister is an international chef, and her brothers are successful attorney's and businessmen.
Education
At just five years of age, Adriana took singing and dancing lessons. She then the spent the following eight year's attending a formal liberal arts school located in Mexico state. Throughout high school, Adriana was a popular track and field athlete, winning numerous 100-meter race events.
Music
Adriana came to prominence as a singer following the release of her debut studio album "Fantasy", which included the hit "Ciao Hello Hello". This album resulted in four #5 dance music hits at the most popular radio station based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Adriana is also a talented song writer, having authored numerous dance, techno, hip-hop, tango, and salsa compositions. For over a year, Adriana's song and dance stage performances were featured in Beverly Hills at the popular "Prego" Italian restaurant. As a recording artist, Adriana's unique international style has been very well received. She has been interviewed during entertainment's most popular events, walking the red carpet with numerous celebrities such as Snoop Dog, Game, Jimmy Foxx, Sofia Vergara, Paris Hilton, Al Pacino as well as other fashion, stage, screen and music video notables. Adriana's contributions to the music industry year-after-year have honed her talents, popularity and influence.
Modeling
As a teenager, Adriana's classmates and friends nicknamed her "Glamorous" due to her "exclusive" look and style. In 1999, Adriana's decade-long modeling career began when she landed her first major fashion show and shoot with Calvin Klein. Since that time, Adriana has worked extensively in the fashion industry, modeling for internationally known brands such as Loreal, Farouk Paris, Levi's, Colombia Studio, Diesel and many others.
Movies & Acting
In early 2000, Adriana began her acting career as she made her on-screen debute in the movie, "In The Time Of The Butterflies", featuring Salma Hayek and Edward James Olmos. During the 2004/2005 viewing season, Adriana made appearances as both host and model on the television show "Tempranito" which aired on channel 13 in Mexico City. In 2006, Adriana appeared in the independent film production "Willoughby", which was nominated for the prestigious "Outstanding Cast Performance" award by the AOF Film Festival. Thereafter in 2007, Adriana appeared in the film "Mafia 303" where she was featured alongside several notable Italian actors. In 2008, Adriana appeared in the movie "Secretos", as well as the music video "Freeze" from the group "Blackalicious". In 2009, Adriana played in the Mexican movie "Gol 3: El Juego Final", and in 2011, Adriana appeared in Snoop Dogg's "The Last Night" music video. Since that time, Adriana has made numerous appearances in popular music videos, films and TV commercials.
Charitable Interests
In 2006, Adriana Valenti relocated to Orange County, California where she founded the not-for-profit "Show of Stars" art school for children. Adriana wore many hats, acting as the founder, director, instructor, as well as the clothing and set designer. Adriana inspired children to pursue their love for the arts of modeling, dancing and singing. Near this same time, Adriana also created "Diamant", a fashion line for men and women, that was featured in Expresion Latina magazine. Today, Adriana continues to pursue her passion for charitable work with her goal of building a not-for-profit art institution to educate and inspire young adults.
Fashion Design
At an early age, Adriana's artwork achieved critical acclaim, as she won several awards in the 1990 "Disney Draws" competition. In 1992, Adriana won an award in Mexico City for creating the "Toy of The Year". In 1997, Adriana enrolled in a fashion designer clothing academy, and later, majored in Marketing and Publicity. Acting as a fashion designer in her native Mexico state, Adriana opened her "Casa Fashion" business where she designed, manufactured and sold her line of couture clothing,
Today, Adriana's "SEXY 1" fashion line features her high-quality, glamorous line of couture clothing and designer fashion accessories, The "SEXY 1" fashion line continues to create both excitement and industry "buzz" on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills as Adriana hosts successful events, fashion shows, and fashion parties. Adriana's dedication and hard work has led her to success and she can frequently be seen at the best red-carpet events.