Denisse Lillian Laval Soza (born January 19, 1977, in Chile), better known by her stage name Nicole, is a Chilean singer-songwriter, based in

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and Miami.

Biography

Nicole began her career as a child. Her first album '' Tal vez me estoy enamorando'' ("Perhaps I'm Falling in Love") was a local success, reaching Gold Status. Years later, at the age of 16, the singer released '' Esperando nada'' ("Awaiting Nothing"), produced by

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(ex

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), which sold more than 75,000 copies in her country alone. In 1997, '' Sueños en tránsito'' ("Dreams in Transit"), produced by

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, got Nicole recognition in Latin America. To expand her horizons, Nicole moved to Mexico and later to Miami, USA, where she met Bruno del Granado, who, upon hearing her, signed Nicole to

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’s label: Maverick Música.

Music career

'' Viaje infinito'' ("Infinite Journey"), released in 2002, recorded in New York City and produced by Andrés Levin, received a

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nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. This album opened the door for Nicole to play alongside musical heavyweights, including the legendary band Chicago in the World Music Jam held in Radio City Hall. She sang with them the unforgettable ''If You Leave Me Now''. During this time, Nicole played roles in two cinematographic productions: '' La Amiga'' ("The Friend") (USA), and ''

Se Arrienda ''Se Arrienda'' ( en, For Rent) is a 2005 Chilean film directed by Alberto Fuguet and starring Luciano Cruz-Coke. The film follows the fictional life of Gastón Fernández, a composer in his thirties who has achieved little career success since ...

'' ("For Rent") (Chile). The films were recognized in various film festivals throughout the world. Currently, Nicole is promoting her most recent album entitled '' Apt.'' ("apartment"), produced by

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and Nicole, released in July 2006 under her own label called "Chika Entertainment Inc." The album's first single is ''Si Vienes por Mi'' (Should you Come for Me). The second single to be released from this album is "Veneno" (Poison), which has become more successful than the first single.

Discography

*''Tal vez me estoy enamorando'' (1989) *'' Esperando nada'' (1994) *'' Sueños en tránsito'' (1997) *'' Viaje infinito'' (2002) *'' Apt.'' (2006) *'' 20 años'' (2011) *''Panal'' (2013)

References

NICOLE CELEBRA 20 AÑOS DE CARRERA: “TODAVÍA HAY GENTE QUE ME DICE PROMESA”

External links

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Personal blog
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nicole 1977 births Living people 21st-century Chilean women singers Chilean guitarists Chilean pop singers Chilean rock singers Chilean singer-songwriters Singers from Santiago Chilean people of Spanish descent Chilean child singers Rock en Español musicians 21st-century guitarists Chilean women television presenters Women in Latin music 21st-century women guitarists