50 Shades of Fine! Chayanne in Caras Mexico

I have no doubt that within the next few years, the major dictionaries will have developed a definition for the use of the phrase, "50 Shades Of (Insert word of choice here)". Since there isn't a hard and fast definition, I'm going to tell you what "50 Shades of Fine" means according to the "Dictionary of Me": Chayanne! It's a simple definition yes, but its to the point and easy to remember!

Over the last few weeks Chayanne has been making the rounds to promote his new album "En Todo Estaré". The magazine Caras @Carasmexico, did an interview with sizzling photo spread. They've also put out a behind the scenes video of the photo shoot.



What I need to find out now is WHERE CAN I GET THIS MAGAZINE!!!! LOL!If any one knows where I can score one please, please let me know. Gracias!

Personally, with all the buzz about the upcoming movie "Fifty Shades of Grey", and yes I did read the books! STEAMY!! I can't help but think to myself, that when it comes to hot, smoldering sensuality, Chayanne takes all prizes.  Year after year Chayanne continues to evolve and takes his fans along in the process. He's a man with many sides, many colors, and it seems the depths to which they go are endless.

As for me......when I think of 50 Shades of ANYTHING, Christian Grey will have to take a back seat to Chayanne!

Much Love,
Pandora

En Todo Estaré is now available for pre-sale on Amazon.

The album release date is August 25, 2014.

Media Research: Fantasia Chayanne

The album titles are:

1.   Madre Tierra

2.   Humanos A Marte

3.   Tu Respiración

4.   Bailando Dos Corazones

5.   Mareaito 

6.   En Todo Estaré 

7.   Quiero Bailar Contigo

8.   Dímelo

9.   De Todas 

10. Infinita Tu 

11. Tubuduru

Fuente: @CHAYANNEMUSIC / TWITTER

Say it with me ladies, "50 Shades of Fine!"

The Best IS Yet To Come! Chayanne Talks Tony Bennett on Despierta America (English Translation)

Chayanne was interviewed about his experience recording a duet with Tony Bennett this morning on Despierta America, on Univision.

When fans first heard the news about the recording, the questions that was on everyone's lips was, "What song did they record?". Well now we know! The song that Chayanne and Tony recorded together is "The Best Is Yet To Come", which was first recorded in 1962 on Tony's album "I Left My Heart In San Francisco". Tony then went on to record it as a duet with Diana Krall in 2000 (Duets: An American Classic).

As for me.....I can't wait to hear this beautiful pairing in surround sound, when this album drops! But in the mean time. Please enjoy this translation of today's interview. This translation was done by none other that my very dear Sister Girl, Rosalita! (That't the way Guajira's Roll!) Much Love!

Enjoy!

It’s not every day that you have a meeting between two great artists, Tony Bennett and Chayanne. They have brought together their voices and talents for an upcoming record, “Duets”. Tony Bennett is winner of 16 American Grammys. 

Maria: It looks like a dream turned reality that I find you here taping with Tony Bennett. How did that collaboration come about? 

Chay: It began with a conversation with reps from Sony Music. They said there were talks about doing a duet with Mr. Tony Bennett. I said it would be my pleasure given his grand musical career! Tony Bennett is an 85-year old man who has dedicated all his life to music and I loved the project and that’s how it came together. It was very spontaneous! 

Maria: Without even thinking twice?

Chay: Yes, without thinking twice. Although his music is a different rhythm and style, but as a concept, it was very beautiful. It’s a tribute to him. 

 Maria: How was that first encounter with Tony? Did you guys know each other? Did you shake hands? Did you hug? Because he’s not your everyday guy. 

Chay: When I got there, it was first a gesture of a “hug” as I approached him. Because you see the calm surroundings. And as I got closer, it was nice to hug him and show my appreciation and thank for including me in this project. And at the same time telling him thanks for inviting me to be part of this project. 

Maria: And the song that he chose to sing with you was “And the Best is Yet to Come”. The title fits you like a ring to a finger. 

Chay: Yes, the best is yet to come. As I was saying earlier, be it with a partner or seen as a lifestyle, it’s always thinking about the best is yet to come. 

Maria: And I had the opportunity and privilege to watch your taping with Tony Bennett. What went through your mind [Chay laughs]. I looked over at you and at times you would semi-dance and then you would smile. What went through your mind as you were face to face with Tony Bennett? 

Chay: It’s just that he has a lot of rhythm in his voice. But when you see him, you’re seeing his entire career, you’re seeing a person from the music industry, you’re seeing a living legend, you’re seeing someone who is passionate about his career. So, at one point, you can identify with that and you maintain that respect. 

Maria: Were you nervous? 

Chay: You get nervous because you want him to like what you are doing. 

Maria: Is there something that Mr. Tony Bennett said to you after you finished taping? 

Chay: The best is yet to come! 

Maria: The best is yet to come! Chayanne! Congratulations! 

Chay: Thank you! Thank you very much to “Despierta America” to all the staff at “Despierta America” you know that I love you very much and all those watching this on TV. This project with Tony Bennett, this tribute that he is making with all these Latin artists, is very beautiful. It is lovely and I hope you can enjoy it and do that “swing” with us! Take care! 

Maria: … and that the best … 

Chay: … is yet to come!

Venue Magazine...Chayanne, Marc Anthony, and Marco Antonio Solis

I'm going to make this short and sweet...it is Friday after all, and we need to get ready for Puebla, MX this weekend!...

I spoke with a representative from Venue Magazine, and this issue, with none other than our beloved Chayanne and his sexy fine compatriots will be hitting the news stands next week by Monday May 7, or Tuesday May 8, 2012. For all of you who subscribe it will be mailed out on Monday May 7, 2012.

Venue Magazine is one of the few magazines that you should subscribe to if you are a Chayanne fan, or a fan of ANY Latin mega star. Venue is a beautifully crafted magazine, it's more artwork than anything. By the way....This will not be the first time that Chayanne graced the cover of Venue....remember this...of course you do *wink*

Chayanne on the cover of the Sept. Oct. cover of Venue Magazine

Please check your local news stands, book stores, and mail boxes!

~Peace

To Subscribe to Venue Magazine Click The Link

http://www.venuemagazine.com/acerca-de-venue/suscribase-a-venue/

Chayanne's One Step Recipie For "Goo"

Most of the time when we blog on Pandora's Caja we do our utmost best to bring you really cool, but relevant information. But, there are also times when we just want to gab! For me this is one of those times.

Last week there was this incredible picture of Chayanne with Carolina Ibarra, host of "La Casa Del Pop" (The House of Pop) to promote Chayanne's appearance on her show that was scheduled for tonight October 24, 2011 on channel 70 of Cablevision, frequency 501 digital, 269 DirectTv.


You can click the picture to take you to the original article. Usually we give you a translation of articles, but for this one there is no need! There is a gray bar at the top of the page that will allow you to translate the page in almost any language that you need. Major cool points for "El Bazar del Espectaculo"!


I have to admit, when Fantasia Chayan posted this article on Pandora's Caja Page on Facebook, the picture first brought a huge smile to my face....and then I thought of Anniee of Chayanne Rocks, and the phrase "Anniee Goo" came to mind.

Carolina is grinning from ear to ear and show a fun loving smile but on the inside I think there a voice going "Oh My God! Who wouldn't want "Sir Hottie McSexy" to get a little up close and personal?

All I can say it hats off to you sister! (How much you do you want to bet she NEVER washes that elbow!)

~Peace

Just A Spoon Full Of Sugar, Promo Clip of Chayanne's Interview With Onda (English Translation)

In my opinion there are only three things better than listening to Chayanne giving an interview, meeting him in person, seeing him perform live.....and a REALLY great piece of chocolate (I happen to think Chayanne is a REALLY great piece of chocolate, but I digress)

Chayanne has so much personality! You don't have to understand a word to know that he's the most adorable man on the planet.(I promise I'm working on learning Spanish!)  Early this morning Onda aired a prerecorded interview with Chayanne (Hopefully we will be able to bring you the full translation as well). In the mean time here is a translation of the promo-clip.

I'm hoping that Onda will post a link to the interview broadcast from this morning for those of you who weren't able to listen in. Here is the link to Onda La Superstacion.

So while Chayanne's NHI tour is winding down to a close, this sweet treat of an interview will be a great way to help get passed "The Tour Is Almost Over, What Am I Going To Do Now" blues *wink*. Much Love
~Peace

Media Research: Fantasia Chayan
Translation: La Guerita Caprichosa




“He belongs to the classic stock of romantics.”

Leonardo (Narrator): Your specialty is to fill venues and whisper sleepless melodies to a faithful and growing auditorium.

Chayanne: (laughs) Before saying anything, I have to laugh and thank you for your words, because they are very nice, Leonardo, thank you… Thank you, because I also see my self described a little, well, completely, in what you are saying, but I don’t know how to say it so elegantly. (laughs)

“A disarming smile”

Leonardo: Perhaps the most lethal smile of the Latin American ballad.

Chayanne: My mom called me Chayanne, well, “Chancito” (chuckles) “Chancito, papito, come here, don’t do that.” (laughs)

Leonardo: He is heard in Buenos Aires, Medellin, and Caracas, but also in Rome, Istanbul and Paris.

Chayanne: My positivism leads me to feel that No Hay Imposibles (Nothing is impossible). Umm… I have lived through a lot of situations in my life, I’ve had luck, I’ve worked a LOT, but I’ve also had luck. I’ve had people around me that have helped me in my career, and so I have met a lot of goals, my goals.

“Love as a banner”

Leonardo: He is a genuine icon of Latin American romantic pop.

Chayanne: Well, I sing about love because I believe in love. It is my banner. I believe it, I believe in love and I believe in couples.

“30 years in his career”

Leonardo: A man who has made a custom of being on the list of radio hits and in the guidebook of feverish love.

“20+ albums”

Chayanne: I don’t feel like I’m boring, but I have said many times that people must think that one is boring, and that one does not live, and I live a lot! I live fully, and I enjoy life, perhaps in a manner that for many people is boring… (laughs)

“Elmer Figueroa Arce”
“Chayanne”
“The Impossible”

Leonardo: It is impossible to not celebrate his journey and the decibels of his voice.
(handing him a wrapped present) It’s not an apple… open it…

Chayanne: (holds it up to his ear) Does it go Tick, tick, tick? (laughs) What is it? Ahhh!

Leonardo: We heard you played ball…

Chayanne: Yes, 2nd base regular (laughs) 2nd base regular, and 5th to bat… they didn’t want to put me up to bat second. (laughs)

Chayanne Doing Two Radio Interviews Don't Miss Out!

Chayanne is getting ready to take the "No Hay Impossibles" tour back out on the road, so Chayanne is getting ready to do pr for the tour.....and for us fans, that means interviews! I have to tell you, listening to Chayanne give interviews is one of my favorite things. I know.....as language challenged as I am, I have no clue what he's saying! He could be saying, "Blah, blah, blah" and in Spanish it sounds sexy!


August 23, 2011, Chayanne is going to be giving two radio interviews


9:45 a.m. Argentina time (8:45 am New York time) Vale FM Viviana Canosa

listen "live" http://www.enlaradio.com.ar/listen/vale.html

11:00 AM Argentina time (10:00 am New York time) Radio 10 with Oscar Gonzalez El Negro de Oro

listen "live" http://radio10.infobae.com/

So in anticipation of these two morning interviews.....let's take a look at a really lovely throw-back interview that has been so lovingly translated by my "Baby Sister".....you know who you are *HUGS*


Much Love to Fantasia Chayanne for your incredible media research....keeping the box up to date! That's what I'm talking about! *HUGS*


Enjoy!

Collage of vides

Veronica:   This is a special video collage with some of your videos. Honestly, there has been a notable change in your image and now with this , your development as an artist is incredible fascinating, your sixth material right?

Chayanne answers, “Yes this is the sixth record, I have done” (Provocame)

Veronica: “Provocame   you really unite…… (crowd goes ooohhhh) Even the title is strong right girls? She asks as she looks towards the audience.  Chayanne blushes!!

Veronica: He’s hot right girls? The girls are hot too. You really united important and very well known song writers such as lan Chester, Honorio Herrera, Diane Warren are amazing.”

Chayanne:  Yes there is a lot, a lot

Veronica: what does this project mean to you?

Chayanne: This has been a project that was reviewed by all of those song writers you have mentioned, Honorio Herrera who is a dear friend and Manchester who has worked with me , I am very thankful to him . I thank him, for the song, we were where recently together in Miami; at the release party of my CD we had on July 23^rd in Miami. There were many people present.

Veronica: Yes, for the love of God you have to tell us about that, the word around was that it was one of the biggest and best CDS release party that has ever been put together in the music history.

Chayanne: Yes we were and there we were a lot of people from Mexico, from all over the world, Spain, united states, Diane warren  who wrote the song for me “Fuistes Mi Primer Amor” she wrote songs for Michael Bolton, sting, there’s a probability we will be working with her to do the cross over into the English market.

Veronica: New English CD

Chayanne: Yes it would be the first CD in English

Veronica: But tell us the juice, they said, you had a room to present one thing, another for don’t know what else and another room for something else, everything was extremely elegant.

Chayanne:  Yes, Well I had been out of the spotlight for the past two years as you mentioned it at the beginning of your show, I wanted to presented it to the media and wanted it to be something different and nice.  A video collage was put together just like the one we just saw, videos from the beginning of my career to what I am doing now, Once that was done people thought it was over, but It wasn’t I had them go into the next room, it took place in Miami beach “Chayannes face expression says it all” Veronica: yes we heard everything then came the show right?

Chayanne: Then came the show, the show that we will be presenting in different cities you mentioned earlier, and right after that, there was a dinner. Veronica: what about the party? Party with violins, people were extremely elegant. Chayanne: yes it was a nice presentation Veronica interrupts, Thank you for the invite!

Chayanne: yes we invited you and I waited for you personally, but she called and told us that she was extremely mad at me (he laughs) Veronica: Is not true I was working here (he laughs)

Veronica: I truly want to congratulate for your great valuable commitment to your career. A come back after a well deserve break, you have surrounded yourself with the correct people, I bet your company is extremely happy right now, and it has been an important project that has been worth it!!

Chayanne: We have a great company, and right now our Kodak who is sponsoring our tour (crowd yells out as Chayanne says Kodak.) 


Veronica: girls girls and tell me what are you doing there?

Chayanne: In “ silent “ laughs they are my sponsors for half of the tour around Latin America and here in Mexico they are the #1 sponsor of the tour. There are sponsoring me throughout Mexico and Latin American tour and United States also. The reaction of the public has been incredible as I mention before, because when you take a break from your career and you comeback, it is extremely hard to start again, because you never know how the public is going to react, with the new image, new CD, long hair, short hair, beard or no beard. Veronica: Do you like how he is now more than before? Crowd yells out YESSSSSSSSSSS  Chayanne: they have seen how much we have spent (laughs)

Veronica: Tell me about the new video clip “En El Centro de Mi Corazon” 

Chayanne: Centro de mi Corazon was the release song of the new CD and has been on the #1 spot, billboard, and other magazines in various countries. (Veronica) whose idea was it, because honestly all of your videos have always been really great.

Chayanne: Gustavo Sanchez played a big role; you do know my manager right? He plays a big role when it involves me, we get together we talk about the video we gather information is usually eight of us who usually decide. Whether it is when the CD is released, should we do it here there, New York, Mexico Puerto Rico, basically it was a taken out of the show that we are currently on tour with.

Veronica: Well Done, 


Chayanne: There they look at the structure the choreography of the dancers etc. 


Veronica: and when will you present it to us? 


Chayanne: now, with the new tour we will be presenting her in Mexico. 


Veronica: So you showing it to us right now as a exclusive World premiere here in my show? 


Chayanne: Ahhhhhhhhhhhh sure for sure. 


Veronica:  Video premiere let’s go we haven’t seen the video are you going to let us borrow it?


Chayanne: yes yes, 


Veronica: I recommended it guys.

Part IV and V, Chayanne Interview with Mexico Suena (English Translation)

With much love in my heart I need to thank a very special Sister/Friend for working on these translations. Like me, she does it for love and friendship, and we are the benefactors of her efforts. Sending you much love and light my sister. Truly nothing is impossible.


~Peace
Con mucho amor en mi corazón tengo que agradecer a una hermanamuy especial / amigo para trabajar en estas traducciones. Como yo,que lo hace por amor y amistad, y nosotros somos los benefactoresde sus esfuerzos. Te mando mucho amor y luz a mi hermana. En verdad no hay nada imposible.

~ Paz




Nancy Speaks : …………………..

Cucuy : He as an artist has been able to express what he really feels as a human being in the aspect of friendship , love, family and friends.

Chayanne: NO I believe there is no impossible, I say that, everything you want to do it can be done, you can fight, obviously if I wanted to levitate right now I wont be able to do it, but I could use some cables , do other little things , talk to the technicians (he laughs), but you can reach anything you fight for, I believe in positivism I believe in being positive and you have to always try, and when it doesn’t come out right try again. Through out my career I had to face a lot of things for example sickness, that being my parents, and other family members these are difficult situations that as a humans being break you down, you then analyze and find a balance and say lets look for alternatives and we look forward and we do not allowed ourselves to give up. Professional wise there has been highs and lows, there are moments that you extremely enjoy, then there moments that the career is at a stall or like people that have been working in the management department are no longer with you, so you then have to find a team that you can trust and that can understand you, ummm and yes I have had a lot of difficult situations. Tour wise some projects you work on (cds) are more successful than others but you still continue to fight, I see this as a soccer game , to put it as an example is the career, (pause) the career is like a game of soccer you are playing the game but that doesn’t specifically mean you are always scoring a goal , but when you score a goal you celebrated and in the mean time you have fun through out the game and that’s how life is that’s how my career is. No I always uplift my self , and am extremely fortunate to have a group of people that are always there to support me when difficult things happen , there is not much you can do, but you can take them as learning experiences.





Chayanne: like I always say it Look I have a parallel life the son of Irma and Mr Quintino and the live of the artist that has been always been on stage, I try to live both lives the best I can. After I finish with any commitments and I know I have two days to record a song or a video I always try to do it where my family is at. Or if I know I have two days off in between shows instead of staying in that country where I am I get on the plane mmm even thought the show finished at 12 o’clock in the morning and three or four hours from Miami for example Mexico I leave and arrive at 5 in the morning but when they open there eyes I am there and that gives me lots of joy. Life goes by too fast and you analyze it in the case of many that are watching us , In your case music industry we have to be gone for a very long time , any time I have free time I try to be with them, it gives me joy , it gives me pleasure, is not easy firs of all I have done it with out thinking , hmmmm when you are ten, eleven years old you are not thinking all you want to do is see your family is part of you, is not easy to leave your family and when you have a profession that isolates you it can backfired on you, you have to have your priorities extremely (he pauses ) balanced in order to be happy, if you incline yourself to one side and is not that I analyze it in order to do what I do, because I love what I do, but if you incline yourself to one side you can be extremely happy but you will be find yourself needing other things and as of right now I feel good I feel happy, I am not always happy because is not normal that one is always happy , some moments more than others but many times I do try to find it.

Me enamore de ti…….

Chayanne: the way I want to be remembered is that I was a normal person that gave love in everything he did, that gave 100% in the things that I did. Never wanted to hurt anyone with the things I do, a fighter mmmm a person who always searched for happiness, and still searching,(laughs) to add I can add many things because is a lot of gratitude that I have to give, I can tell you thank you to the public , thank you to the people for allowing me to do something that has fulfilled me to the fullest, for letting me be in this profession that allows me to receive a lot of love, because what I receive is a lot of love is affection like I mentioned before smiles , looks with affection , looks with good intentions , is total gratitude and I wont say nothing else because the tape has finished ( smiles )

Chayanne's Mexico Suena Interview (English Translation)

Before we get started watching this part of the interview with translation, I want to take a minute to thank my sister/friend Angie Arcie for helping me find this video clip. This clip was originally posted by Karlix Kenth, who so graciously allowed me to use it *HUGS* Secondly I need to thank Angie for coming to my rescue by doing an amazing job translating this part of Chayanne's most recent interview.

So, as I like to say, sit back, relax and enjoy. This truly is a warm and charming interview. We get to see and hear even more of what makes Chayanne so very special.

~Peace

Press: NHI but what is the most difficult thing you’ve had to face in all your years in this career?

Chay: In my years in this career I’ve faced a lot of things, difficult family situations, and illness in my parents. Sometimes in these situations as a human being you break down a little then you analyze it balance it and then you look for the alternative and try to go forward.  You try not to let yourself fall down, and professionally  there have been high and low moments. You truly enjoy the highs.  Then there are other moments when your career is at a plateau. Some people that have been with you like management for a long period of time that aren't with you any longer then you have to regroup and find people that you can trust and can understand you; and yes I've had a lot of situations, tours, you make a record that doesn't go as well as you expected and then you keep fighting. I think about it like a soccer game, you're  playing all the time just not always scoring goals.  But when you score you celebrate, and as you're playing the game you're having fun in the game and that's how life is and my career as well.

Press: When a project doesn't workout like you expected, how do you react? Do you get depressed? Do you cheer yourself on? Do you learn from it?

Chay:Yes I do cheer myself on. I'm also very lucky to be surrounded by a group of people that are there to support me when difficult things happen. What can you do but learn from them? You take them as learning experiences.

Press: A little philosophical now how would Chay today like to be remembered tomorrow?

Chay: I'd like them to remember me as a normal person that gave love in the things he did.

That gave 100% in everything he did. I've never wanted to hurt anyone with the things I do; as a fighter, a person that always looked for happiness, that is still looking for happiness "laugh".

Press: If today you had an opportunity to have a meeting with that 10 year old Chay at the start of his career what advice if any would u give him if any or what would you do?

Chay : The 10 yr old Chay and today's Chay are very close. We live so fast and we have so many activities. I'm always going from one tour to another,  to a CD. I have so many activities that a 10 year time span is a short time that you're giving me because at 10 I was already on a big successful tour thank God. I had the support of the public like now, and its been a beautiful life at least that's how I see it. That's what its been like for me.  If  you tell me 20 years,  well then  I would say never stop trying like u did in the beginning. Don't lose the happiness, the dream when you're doing things for the first time. Everything I do I see it as if it were the first time. I enjoy it as if it were the first time. I give it my all because I feel a commitment to it, then that's where the time you have in a career comes into play.

Press:What profession at 10 years old would you have never chosen because you feel its just not you or you dislike it?

Chay: I don't know because I respect all professions that are done with dignity. As long as you're happy, as long as I'm happy. I  could be on any base playing because its a way to live. I could make you a chair or those shoes. I could make you a camera, not that I could build it but if you try.  That's why I say all professions, cameraman I don't know because its very difficult (laughing)

Press: I could tell you I could never be an M.D. because I see blood and I cry. I respect that profession.

Chay: AHAH! Well I played a vampire once.  I have to take you out on those dark streets! JAJA! No blood.  The occasions Ive had to see blood have been beautiful because Ive seen life come of it, its been beautiful. (I'm going to assume right here that Chayanne is speaking to the birth of his children...can you feel that tug on your heart strings?)

Press: If you had the chance to change a reality in the world or in your country what would you choose?

Chay: I always lean towards the children like they say and it's not a cliche, they are the future of the world. Then when I see that they're on the streets, when there's hunger, illness all that breaks my heart and thats what I would like to change. That they have all their needs met. A good education so that they can understand how things move, nutrition that they're healthy, that they have that beautiful genuine smile that they give you spontaneously. A true smile that they never lose that.  That's what I would like to give them, thats what I would like to change so that they could all have that. (It's at this point where I turned into melted butter)

Press: You've answered it more or less but are you happy?

Chay: Yes I am happy. Some days are happier than others,  but always looking for happiness. Waking up in the morning and being able to breathe.  I'm grateful with what life has given me. What PAPA DIOS has given me I'm very grateful. (You had me at PAPA DIOS!)

Press: And to finish off returning to the stage you have a phrase ESSSSSSOOOOOO where did that come from? (Yes! Inquiring minds would like to know....my mind would like to know)

Chay: ESSSSSSOOOO JAJA ESSSSSSSOOOOO ESSSSOOOOO came from.... ESSSSSOOOOOOO it's a spontaneous thing that u say and you repeat ESSSSSOOOOOO in Puerto Rico is used as a mannerism.  While recording a song I said it and in the promo for that CD.  It just took like Celia Cruz's "Thanks Azucar".  You identify urself with it ESSSSSSOOOOOO and the people identify you with it ESSSSSSSOOOOOO is all there is.

Chayanne In Concert With Exclusive Interview! Just When We Thought It was Over!

In for what was for some of us the wee hours of the morning, we got to see "King Papacito" himself in an exclusive interview. This was one of the most in depth interviews that I've seen Chayanne give in a very long time. The backdrop for the interview was a pre-show rehearsal and concert in Mexico. the interview was sponsored by Mexico Suena.

The way that the interview was executed was so charming. They cut back and forth between interview segments with Chayanne, to behind the scenes rehearsals, to the concert itself.  We also had the opportunity to hear from the always lovely longtime friend and choreographer to Chayanne, Nancy O'Meara, the beautiful and talented Ferly Prado, and the uber talented and handsome Marcus Mitchell.

Chayanne's fans never cease to amaze me. The word had been going out for days prior to the interview, and last night FB and Twitter were teaming with fans passing around links to various websites that were streaming the interview on line for those of us that weren't able to watch it on television.

What was the best part of the interview for me? Well, everyone know that I'm language challenged, so I have no clue what was said during the interview. The best part for me is watching how Chayanne interacts with the audience. Every performance is unique, he finds those moments to give that something special just to THAT audience. This means that no matter how many time you may see Chayanne perform the same set of songs, you NEVER see the same performance twice.

I want to thank Mexicanos Mexico' Channel for posting the entire interview on You Tube. So in case you missed it......pour yourself a nice hot cup of coffee and get settled into your favorite chair and be enjoy!

~Peace

Nancy O'Meara "The Woman Behind Chayanne's Rhythm) Fan Q&A

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The Woman Behind Chayanne’s 

Rhythm

Author:  Pandora Esperanza                                    

Author: Anniee Renes                                      

Editor:  Bariloche

What can I say?  I’m a fan just like you.  When I started Pandora’s Caja, never in my wildest dreams would I have ever imagine having the extreme pleasure of being able to bring to you in collaboration with "The First Lady" of Chayanne fandom, Anniee of Chayanne Rocks, the first exclusive fan interview of longtime friend and choreographer of Chayanne, Nancy O’Meara.

And yet, here we are.  You can ask any of the ladies that work with me; my motto is if there’s something you really want, the best you can do is go for it!  What’s the worst that can happen?  You lose nothing by trying.  As a Chayanne fan one of my goals has been to get an interview with one of the people that I have come to admire greatly, Nancy O’Meara.  So what did I do? I just asked *SMILE*.  Amazingly, Anniee had the same idea at the same time (great minds really do think much alike).  We both received a “Yes” from Nancy said and proceeded to collaborate on the project with one another.

With the first part of our exclusive interview, The Woman Behind The Rhythm a complete success, we decided to push the envelope just a little further.  Being fans, we acknowledge that being able to ask questions to the great Nancy is probably on everyone’s list of Chayanne Wishes.  Nancy once again agreed to participate in a second exclusive interview, but this time YOU were the interviewer. 

We received an overwhelming amount of questions for which we are ever grateful.  Hundreds of great questions!  Although Nancy could not answer all the questions received, we hope you find your voice in the questions answered.  So sit back, relax, and enjoy.  

~Pandora

Love at First Step

How many of us have always dreamed of finding our soul mates?  How many times have we lost sleep thinking of someone who makes our hearts skip a beat?  It’s no mystery that as humans we all share one vulnerability; love.  And this love is not always for a person, oh no.  I hope you have been blessed with discovering love in all its forms.  Love for music, dance, art, Chayanne (hehe), studying, your profession, your job…

As with all love stories… the draw is always instant.

We would like to hear about how your career started?  When did you discover your vocation, what is it that you love about dance the most?  Where did you study, what is the hardest part?    (Fans Alma Ileana Villa Arredondo, Angelica Lacarra, Kelly Setzer and Maria Tejeda)

I started dancing at the age of 9.  I believe my mother said "I would like to sign my daughter up for lessons because she has trouble walking and chewing gum”; meaning I wasn't very coordinated in a fun way.  I loved it from the very beginning.  I was crowned Miss Dance of America in my teenage years... That was huge for me. It’s like a Miss America Pageant but your solo is worth 75% of your score along with interview, attitude and modeling.  It was then a judge said to me that I should dance and show off my talent before deciding to be a teacher at the studio I was trained in Brockton, MA: The Gold Studios. My dance teacher's name was Sherry Gold.  She’s in heaven now…

If you can (and besides Chayanne, which is a given!), who is the nicest person in the industry that you've worked with and what made this person a standout?  (Fan Tracey Thomas)

Jason Mraz… he’s such a kind soul.  Loves to laugh, work hard and treats everyone like a star. Reba McEntire would be another… so strong talented and honest... and she’s a redhead…

What do you prefer to do for a show?  To teach a dance step created by another but well done or to teach a simple step that is unique and original?  (Fan Dorita Pereira)

Simple:  Unique and original… would be my favorite.

The Dance Boss

Finding your passion is the first step towards guaranteed success.  Being completely in love with what you do gives you a drive that no one but yourself can limit.  For Nancy, her passion and dedication for dance has brought her to be the boss.  To be a friend, a mentor, to encourage others (dancers and artists alike) to be their very best and shake it like they mean it!  But being the boss is not always easy.  Overcoming challenges always make our talents shine brighter.

Can you tell us about how you go about picking dancers for Chayanne's crew? How do you announce that you are casting? Are the dancer's from the previous shows given an opportunity to audition first? What do you look for in auditions?  (Fans Jacqueline Constante Alama, Kelly Setzer, Kristýna Cechová, Marta Menendez and Tracey Thomas)

The dancers from previous shows are given the opportunity to come to the call back.  I contact all the agencies in Los Angeles and let them know the time and the place and then teach them some choreography. When it comes to the boys I look for my football team to be the players around Chayanne. The females… I need them to be on the taller side.  Sexy, feminine and they have to be able to hang with the boys as well.  I video tape the dancers that I keep until the end of the audition and send it to Chayanne.  Sometimes we meet in person to cast the dancers and sometimes we do it over the internet.

Do you get very close to your dancers? (Fans Alma Ileana Villa Arredondo, Angelica Lacarra, Kelly Setzer and Maria Tejeda)  

I’m close with some of the dancers to a certain degree.  I’ve learned that training a dancer and being a great friend isn’t always best. I’m drilling them all day long.  I’m the last person they want to relax with sometimes; although two of my closest girlfriends were in the Caprichosa video.  And I’m planning to go to Corey Anderson’s wedding in August. I love dancing because when I’m in the studio nothing else matters, except the music and me.  It’s the best feeling and the hardest to explain.  The hardest part for a dancer is the personal rejection you endure each day.  Too tall... too short... too fat... too skinny... not pretty enough... not the right type... That’s why it’s so important to continue with your training.  It builds confidence and self esteem. It feels good to work hard and the payoff is even better.

Life Outside The Dance Floor

WORK LIFE BALANCE.  Such an easy phrase to say… such a hard thing to accomplish!  Especially when being completely in love.  The Chinese philosophers definitely had it right.  Ying-Yang.  Everything must have a balance.  Love for work must also be balanced with love for life, love for family, love for traveling, and love for absolutely anything else that makes you smile. 

How are you at home with your family? (Fan Daniela Nelson)

My family lives in Boston.  I’m one of 6 children.  I’m very close with my family they are my support team.  If I need to hear the truth they always let me know.  We don’t talk about my career very much.  We spend time together and laugh a lot.

Would you leave everything for love (Lo Dejaria Todo)? (Fans Daniela Nelson, Jime)

I wouldn’t leave my career for love…  But the love of my life would understand that...

If you were not the world's coolest choreographer, what would you be? (Fans Ariel Enrique Malaspina (Rosana), Cinthia Cialona, Alma Ileana Villa Arredondo and Maria Tejeda)

Aww that was sweet… I would be a journalist for sure.  I would love to be on television delivering the news.  I would sign off saying the same thing I say to Chayanne before he goes on stage ….”Don’t forget to Dazzle”

The Chay Guy Experience

If asked, I am sure each and every single one of us would be able to explain our discovery of Chayanne.  That very instant in which sparks flew off our ears (and for some of us our eyes, and by some I mean ALL) and we began our musical love story.  A love that has taken us to record stores… to save every penny we could so we could purchase that brand new LP, cassette, or CD we would play over and over again… A love that may have at some point in your life fail to acknowledge limits, such as when you found yourself on a 5 hr trip by airplane for the simple pleasure of seeing your star perform right before your eyes (Ahem!).  Whatever it may be, it is our experience.  It is what will always remain with us.  For Nancy, her Chayanne experience has been more than rewarding.  It helped make her boss.  It has made her shine very brightly in our eyes.

How did you start working for Chayanne?   Do tell!  (Fans Alma Ileana Villa Arredondo and Angelica Lacarra, Kelly Setzer and Maria Tejeda)

I started working with Chayanne right before “Dance With Me” Came out.   He was a hard worker and Shy. That ‘s why I call him Chay Guy.  It’s what I’ve been calling him for years.  Unless we are in a professional meeting with others… If that’s the case I call him Chayanne.  Or if I really want my way and need him to listen hard… I call Ch Ch Ch Chaaaay Guuuy.

What was your first meeting with Chayanne like?  First impression? Can you tell us a fun antidote from one of his tours? How involved is Chayanne with the creative process? Can you tell us about your inspirations for some of Chayanne's biggest numbers such Caprichosa (and its evolution), Tu Boca, Torero?  (Fans Shirly Dana, Alma Ileana Villa Arredondo, Ana Karina, Eva Tomajda, Raquel Gavilan, Rosa Rodriguez Flores, Eloisa Miranda Perez, Cintia Di Lione and Cinthia Cialona, Maria Angeles, Little Soul, Andrea Gonzales)

My First meeting with him was nice. I didn’t really speak to him very much.  I was quiet and just did my job.  It wasn’t until our first night of the tour when the other girl I was dancing with sprained her ankle and couldn’t do the first show… Yikes!  That was stressful. I told him not to worry I would change my spacing and staging and make it work.  I think he gained respect for me then. Chayanne and I become one person when it’s time to create his show.  We spend hours and days creating concepts and ideas. The hardest thing is to choreograph to the same song many times.  I have no idea how many times I’ve choreographed to Salome.  That’s why the concepts were very important for NO HAY IMPOSIBLES.  This year was the first year Chayanne let me work with a stylist and really have a huge part in wardrobe.  Salome doesn’t look good in the studio; it was built for the stage and the costumes add the power. 

Wow ok... The concept of Caprichosa:  This year is my relationship with Chayanne.  Ha!  Sometimes we love each other and sometimes we want to strangle one another... In a healthy way.  But, when you spend so much time working together it’s hard to always agree and we both like being right... Or maybe I should say I enjoy having it my way... 

Torero I choreographed in a hotel.  It was a last minute video shoot.  I don’t think I slept a whole lot then.  Tu Boca is my favorite song on the album.  It’s a cool Chay groove.  I love the feminine side to it.  I call the section when Chayanne is sitting down and has the ladies around him the "Pimp Daddy" section.  It’s funny to hear Chayanne say "Ok let’s take it from the pimp daddy section".  I love to teach him phrases from American rap songs.  He makes me laugh so hard.  "Drop it like it’s hot" was a fun one.  I got him a t shirt that says that on it years ago.

How is it to teach Chayanne his choreography? Is he a quick learner? How does he react when he is gets tired or frustrated? How do you react when he gets tiring and frustrating? How have you accomplished tearing away his shyness so that he can perform with such sensuality on stage?  (Mariana Cotroneo, Angelica Lacarra, Jacqueline Constante Alama, Kristýna Cechová, and Maria Angeles)

It depends on the routine but he works so hard no matter what. When he’s frustrated or tired he tries to sit down. I try and hide the chairs now and then.  The funniest was when I was teaching him Besos en la Boca, it was one of the last tunes he had to learn, he was working with me all day and the band at night.  It was a hard schedule. I showed him the movement and he stared at me and said "No Nancy, I’m not going to do that".  I have to have tons of energy and dance all over place and when he sees how much fun I’m having he always laughs smiles and then says "Ok, teach me".

What is the best part about working with Chayanne? (Fan Caro Chay)

He’s fun... and he reminds me of how much I love what I do.

Have you ever had a fight with the yummy Chayanne? (Fan Silvana Lopez Gale)

Yes..

Who choreographed Mira Ven Ven? Based on that choreography, do you think

Chayanne would disappoint his lover? (Fan Anonymous)

Travis Payne did a big part of it. Chayanne and I did the rest.  Mira Ven Ven and Salome were the first pieces of Choreography I got to do.  I don’t think Chayanne would disappoint his lover.  I believe when two people have chemistry MAGIC will always happen.

What is the most difficult and emotional moment that you have lived through your times with Chayanne? (Fan Eloisa Miranda Perez) 

Well, I was engaged to be married and realized I loved this person but I wasn’t ready to settle down.  I wanted to travel, see the world and continue to pursue a career... I was sad and confused and Chayanne helped me through the decision.

What Chayanne´s song do you prefer? (Fan Eva Tomajda)  

My favorite song from Chayanne is Lo Dejaria Todo and up tempo is Boom Boom.

Which one was, the more difficult choreography for Chayanne? (Fan Karina Runza)

Ha ha ha Lola was the most difficult for Chayanne to learn.  It’s very isolated and a little tricky but practice makes perfect.  He did want me to change it to make it easier and I pretended not to receive the text.  I won’t show him this question…  ja ja ja  I get away with murder sometimes.

You that know Chayanne so well, do you honestly believe that he truly knows everything he provokes within us? (Fan Cintia Di Lione)

He has an idea only when he hears the crowd react... He really is humble and will ask why the crowd was going crazy when he was just moving his hips... I usually tell him that his fans really like the pockets on the back side.

Have you ever considered having one of Chayanne's fans participate in one of his videos or on the stage with him? (Fans Sandra Perez Ayala and Karina Runa)

I have never thought about it but I think it’s a fun idea, thank you.

The hot/ sensual choreography we see on the shows are mostly Chayanne's ideas or yours?  What are the limits?  (Fan Little Soul)

I’m laughing out loud at this one… They are mostly my ideas and Chayanne always laughs and blushes when I explain what I want certain choreography to look like.  I like it sensual with a touch of class, just enough for the audience to scream.  It really depends on the song.  But, don’t get me wrong, he’s always happy when I add those elements…

Of all the questions the girls have sent you, do you think Chayanne would look at any and ask you to please not answer any question in particular? (If he does, please don't mind him and reply anyway)  (Fan Little Soul)

He has seen some of the questions and I will send this to him when I’m done.. Chayanne and I have known each other for about 14 yrs now.  We grew up together.  Although I tell him all the time I’m still the mature one)   He would trust me to answer any question.  He would never tell me not to do something.

Chayanne says that he will be dancing for as long as he can, even with a cane if he has to, where do you see yourself 20 years from now? (Fan Maria Tejeda)

I see myself teaching Chayanne how to dance with a cane... Maybe it will be a red cane... Or a candy cane...  I also see myself teaching someone everything I know about show business and how to teach an artist.

Thank You!...

From the bottom of my heart I want to thank Nancy for agreeing to do her interview with us, and for answering your questions.  You are truly a gracious lady and I will be forever grateful. 

I also want to thank Anniee for being there with me and for me (You know what I’m talking about *wink*).  Working with you has been out of this world….this won’t be the last time.

My partner in crime, Bariloche, thank you for all of the hard work you’ve done with this interview. You have no idea how many translations have gone back and forth to get this baby finished.

To the ladies of Pandora’s Caja; Candela, Fantasia, and Glamour Girl… No one could ask for a better team of people to work with. You ladies hold it down!  I have nothing but love for my sisters.

Many thanks to all of the fans who sent in questions! They were all fabulous!! Chayanne Fans Rock!

But my most heartfelt and warmest thanks go to Chayanne… it’s because of you that all of this is possible… NO HAY IMPOSIBLES!