Kika Edgar (born January 9) is a

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actress and singer.

Biography

Sandra Erika Edgar Garza was born in

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. Beginning her career primarily in theater and musicals, she has become well known in Mexico, starring in

telenovelas A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar drama genres around the world include ''teleserye'' (P ...

such as ''

Amor Real ''Amor real'' (English: ''Royal Love'') is a Mexican telenovela produced by Carla Estrada for Televisa, broadcast by Canal de las Estrellas (now known simply as Las Estrellas). It originally aired from June 9 to October 17, 2003. ''Amor real'' is ...

'' and '' Contra Viento y Marea''. She began her singing career in 2006 after her appearance in the

reality show ''

Cantando por un Sueño ''Cantando por un Sueño'' (Singing for a Dream) is a television contest produced by the Mexican television network Canal de las Estrellas which also aired on Univision in the United States. As with its twin show ''Bailando por un sueño'' (Dan ...

''. Since then, Kika has released five solo albums, and has been called ''La Nueva Gran Intérprete de México'' ("The New Great Performer of Mexico").

Early career

Edgar began her career by studying acting and singing at the ''Centro de Educación Artística de Televisa'' (CEA). She specialized in ballet dancing, as she aspired to become a professional artist.

Television career

Albums

* ''Cantando Por Un Sueño'' (2006) (Duets with her ''

'' partner Raul Juárez) * ''Kika'' (2007) * ''Lo Siento mi Amor'' (2008) (Tribute album to legendary

singer

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) * ''Señor Amante'' (2009) * ''Broadway'' (2011) * ''Nuevas Canciones'' (2016) * ''Colección de Antaño'' (2021)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Edgar, Kika Mexican television actresses Living people 21st-century Mexican singers 21st-century Mexican women singers 1985 births