Rising Singer Katia Nicole

Rising Singer Katia Nicole
Editor: David Mills


MIAMI, FL - We are pleased to feature an all new Musician Spotlight on a Singer from Florida. The Singer we are featuring is 12 year old Katia Nicole, who has a great voice. This Musician Spotlight will highlight who Katia is, her music and more.

Katia Nicole was born in Miami, Florida in 1998 to Eneida and Mario Buendia. At the age of 9, she began her training as a dancer and an actress. She trains in many different styles of dance including, contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Acro and Ballroom. At the age of 12, Katia released her first hit single titled “Best Friend”, written by Julio Richardson and produced by Pablo A. Ortiz, and was signed to the independent Pabanor Label.

She is very determined and dedicated; this can clearly be seen in her performances and in her rehearsals and her busy schedules. Her personality shines through her hard work and has won the recognition and hearts of many.

Katia’s professional career began when she entered the professional organizations from two of Miami’s leading sports entertainment franchises. She auditioned and was hand selected out of hundreds of other talented dancers. She danced for the teams from 2008 to 2010. She danced for the Miami Heat Jr Jams, and the Florida Marlin Minnows, both under the direction of Jose Guerrero. Since then, she has gone to dance and perform on various television shows including, Sabado Gigante, Un minuto de Fama, and on Showtime summer sizzler boxing event tribute for Michael Jackson and Don King Productions. She was so focused on becoming a true entertainer she sought out local talent representation from local agents and began going on castings. Katia was featured on Burn Notice, Direct Tv, and Disney’s Latin webisode mini series. She has also worked on several other print and commercial projects. Katia also had the opportunity to be a part of the new Summit Entertainment movie of Step Up 4. Katia was featured in a couple of music videos from Lil Chuckee and Lil Twist, to Jayquan(a friend and loyal supporter). She’s also done many live performances in and around Miami, but has also performed in NYC and in Philadelphia.

Miss. Nicole is an Honor Roll student and is just as committed to her academics as to her career. She puts God and her family first and also dedicates her time to local and charity events nationwide. She was an invited guest to perform for the ASPCA in Los Angeles California. For the future Katia would like to audition and gain experience working on a sitcom or movie set.

Katia is now being mentored and guided through her musical career by Grammy award winning national and internationally known Dj Pablo A. Ortiz. He has been assisted in taking her musical career to the next level. Her single “Best Friends”is out on ITunes, and is also playing on Top 40 FM radio stations in over 15 states. She is currently working on her next single called “Only in my dreams” a remake of the 80’s icon artist Debbie Gibson.

Katia, who also goes by the nick name Kat, will touch and inspire many kids. Her motto is always the same “If you believe that you are a star, then it’s just a matter of time until you belong in the sky”.

Follow Katia Nicole at:  www.facebook.com/katianicole.fanpage

The following are answers we were able to ask Katia recently. We see this young Singer as having a successful career as she has a lot to offer.


Katia, when did you start singing?
I started singing at 10 years old

Was it your dream to be a singer?
Yes, my inspiration started when the first High School Musical Movie was released on the Disney Channel.

Does your parents support you?
Yes both my parents support me and my grandmother also supports me.

Do you write your own song?
At the moment I have someone that is writing my music but now we sit down and we brainstorm and come up with things together.

If so, tell us what goes into writing a great song?
Using poetry, emotions and past experiences.

Where was your first performance, were you excited?
My first performance was at a mall in Miami for a children's publicated magazine for a back to school event. I was not too excited because it was my first time ever holding a microphone and performing live. But after seeing people's reaction, it made me really happy and excited to perform again.

Where have you been able to  perform?
I have been honored by being allowed to perform at different charity events in Miami, New York, and Los Angeles. I was also asked to perform at a concert venue in front of 5,000 people for a freestyle event.

Who inspires you with your singing and songwriting?
Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and my mother. :)

If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
I would love to perform in Europe. I love their culture and their beautiful countries. I have always wished to go to Greece and I hope that one day I can tour with another artist and see that side of the world.

Along the same line, who would you love to perform with?
My favorite question so far!! I would love to one day perform with either One Direction or Big Time Rush! I think that they are the new boy bands that are hitting hard and I love their music.

What are some of your goals for your Music?
I would like for my music to inspire other kids. I hear stories about how kids turn to music to help them in their struggles and I would love to be a part of that. I would also like to hear my songs for a theme for a show on either the Disney or Nickelodeon Channel.

What do you hope to accomplish with your singing/songwriting?
I would love to one day be asked to go on tour with another artists and share that experience.

Katia, do you have any advice for those wanting to start a career in singing and songwriting?
Yes, train yourselves, get into a dance class, recording studio, and take acting. Make sure to always educate yourself in this business so you can make the right choices for yourself and always stay focused and positive. My motto is, "If you believe tht you are a star then its only a matter of time until you belong in the sky.

Is there anything else you want our readers to know about you, your singing/songwriting?
Stay focused in school, learn about art and poetry. Listen to your surroundings and think about what moves you. Then write it and keep adding to it, and you will find a perfect song.

Katia Nicole Upcoming Show:

May 5th - Rockin a Cure for Cystic Fibrosis - Los Angeles, CA

Rocky Coast News is pleased to have Katia Nicole as our latest "Musician Spotlight", where we highlight, promote up and coming musicians that have amazing vocals, sound, style and/or who are able to play an instrument well singing.