Brissia Mayagoitia
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Brissia Daniela Mayagoitia Orta better known as Brissia (born August 3, 1991, in Saltillo, Coahuila) is a Mexican singer and actress. She was a former member of Mexican pop band La Nueva Banda. Mayagoitia left the band to become a solo artist in 2008. The remaining band members continued without her, but split in the spring of 2009.
She placed fifth and received a silver medal.
In 2006, Brissia participated in the Telemundo
reality singing competition Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista
in the United States. On the show, competed with female teenage singers from across Latin American and the US, including pre American Idol
alum Allison Iraheta
for the main prize of $50,000 and a recording contract. Brissia finished in second place with Iraheta taking the grand prize.
In 2007, she took part in a reality show called Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda
. She selected as the first member of the band. She sung the first song on their album, along with teammate Eduardo. Brissia left the band in 2009 to pursue a solo career. In 2011, Brissia was cast as in a lead role in the Mexican theatre production of Hairspray
with friend and former La Nueva Banda band mate, Eduardo Brito. The pair were invited to perform at festivals throughtout Mexico in late 2010. In August 2011, Brissia was cast in an episode of the Mexican television series, Como Dice El Dicho. The epidsode is expected to air in September 2011. This appearance will mark Brissia's debut appearance as an actress as well as her first television appearance since Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda
. Brissia will also debut her first single as a solo artist on the episode.
. The couple split up in 2010. In spring 2008, Brissia also annouced that she did not wish to participate in La Nueva Banda and revealed her desire to start a solo career. Since leaving La Nueva Banda, Brissia moved to Mexico City with her family and continues to keep in contact with her friend and former band mate, Eduarado "Lalo" Brito.
Career
When she was twelve years old, Brissia participated in the second season of the Mexican reality TV show for children, Código F.A.M.A.Código F.A.M.A.
-Format:Out of thousands of auditions in Mexico, 40 , 16 , 17 children are chosen to form the first "phase" of the show, which is called "Código Bronce" or "Code Bronze"....
She placed fifth and received a silver medal.
In 2006, Brissia participated in the Telemundo
Telemundo
Telemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
reality singing competition Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista
Quinceañera: Mama Quiero Ser Artista (singing competition)
“Quinceañera: Mama Quiero Ser Artista” was a reality TV singing competition that was produced and broadcasted in 2006-2007 on Telemundo....
in the United States. On the show, competed with female teenage singers from across Latin American and the US, including pre American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
alum Allison Iraheta
Allison Iraheta
Allison Iraheta is an American singer from Los Angeles, California, who was the fourth place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, Iraheta won the Telemundo competition Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista. Following the conclusion of Idol, Iraheta was signed to a record...
for the main prize of $50,000 and a recording contract. Brissia finished in second place with Iraheta taking the grand prize.
In 2007, she took part in a reality show called Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda
Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda
Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda was a Mexican reality show set to look for the new, re-make of the '80s and '90s Mexican band Timbiriche, hosted by Galilea Montijo. The show premiered on June 24, 2007, in Mexico on Canal de las Estrellas and on July 1, 2007 in the United States on Univision a...
. She selected as the first member of the band. She sung the first song on their album, along with teammate Eduardo. Brissia left the band in 2009 to pursue a solo career. In 2011, Brissia was cast as in a lead role in the Mexican theatre production of Hairspray
Hairspray
Hairspray may refer to:* Hair spray, a personal grooming product* Hairspray , a film by John Waters** Hairspray , the film's soundtrack album* Hairspray , a stage musical based on the original film...
with friend and former La Nueva Banda band mate, Eduardo Brito. The pair were invited to perform at festivals throughtout Mexico in late 2010. In August 2011, Brissia was cast in an episode of the Mexican television series, Como Dice El Dicho. The epidsode is expected to air in September 2011. This appearance will mark Brissia's debut appearance as an actress as well as her first television appearance since Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda
Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda
Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda was a Mexican reality show set to look for the new, re-make of the '80s and '90s Mexican band Timbiriche, hosted by Galilea Montijo. The show premiered on June 24, 2007, in Mexico on Canal de las Estrellas and on July 1, 2007 in the United States on Univision a...
. Brissia will also debut her first single as a solo artist on the episode.
Personal life
Shortly after winning a spot in La Nueva Banda Timbiriche, Brissia began dating César D'Alessio, son of Mexican singer and actress Lupita D'AlessioLupita D'Alessio
Lupita D'Alessio is a Mexican singer and actress. She is nicknamed La Leona Dormida ....
. The couple split up in 2010. In spring 2008, Brissia also annouced that she did not wish to participate in La Nueva Banda and revealed her desire to start a solo career. Since leaving La Nueva Banda, Brissia moved to Mexico City with her family and continues to keep in contact with her friend and former band mate, Eduarado "Lalo" Brito.
Television
- 2011 Como Dice El Dicho ('El Que Es Buen Gallo Donde Quiera Canta') as Mayte.