A dance-pop vocalist, actress, and songwriter, Valeria's career breakthrough came in 2007 thanks to the television series #Gossip Girl and some possibly provocative lyrics. She was born Valeria Andrews in Australia where she appeared in productions of the opera +Falstaff plus the musical +Annie. With her father completely infatuated with Hollywood, Valeria landed in California at the age of 11, but a couple years later an illness would force dad back home. Committed to becoming a star, Valeria stayed and became a ward of the court. At the age of 15 she appeared in #Sister Act 2 with Whoopi Goldberg and co-wrote the song Pay Attention for the soundtrack. Two soundtrack appearances -- her cover version of Rhythm of the Night for #Moulin Rogue and her original composition Ooh La La for #Legally Blonde -- would come six years later while television roles on the PBS series #American Family plus the #George Lopez show would help pay the bills. After appearing in the 2003 film #Just Married and frequently flying to Kyoto, Japan for a four shows a night/six days a week gig, she caught the attention of Interscope records and music mogul Jimmy Iovine. Signed to the label, her first single was Girl I Told Ya with Paradiso Girls member Aria. The song was inspired by support from female fans, but with lyrics like "Daddy she's sleeping over" over a sexy, '80s-styled backing track, it became a massive hit in gay dance clubs. As it was being featured on an episode of #Gossip Girl, Valeria announced she was working on her debut album with a planned release in 2008. ~ David Jeffries, Rovi