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Clarita de Quiroz 
Background information Birth name Clarita de Quiroz O'Neill Born August 3, 1984 , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Origin Dorset, England and Edzell, Scotland Genres Pop, Soul Music, classical crossover Occupations Model, Pianist, Singer, Song-writer, Presenter, Spokesperson Instruments Piano, Tuned Percussion, Vocals Years active 2006–present Website http://www.claritadequiroz.com/ Clarita de Quiroz is a Scottish singer/songwriter and model of Dutch, Irish, Filipino, Spanish descent from Edzell. De Quiroz is a classically-trained pianist and percussionist, who was named north-east Scotland's "Young Musician of the Year" in 1998. In August 2008, De Quiroz appeared in the video for MC Harvey's "If I Was Your Man", the shooting of which was interrupted by Fife Police, as it was taking place close to the home of Prime Minister Gordon Brown.[1][2] Her first single, "Summertime", was released in September 2008. She is also known for supporting Akon in Scotland during 2007 as well as Amp Fiddler. De Quiroz is now based in the UAE where she is recording her album for release in 2010.
De Quiroz filmed for the first motion picture in Dubai, UAE City of Life where she is currently recording her new material for her upcoming Album. De Quiroz is also one of the Michelle Mone[3] Ultimo's package models (website demontration model) alongside ex Miss Scotland Lois Weatherup.
De Quiroz in January 2010 was elected to be a Key Opinion Leader for premium skin care brand Dove UAE.[4] As an ambassador to the brand, de Quiroz will reach out to women all over the UAE to promote healthy lifestyle, balance and confidence.
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Biography
Early life and education
De Quiroz was born in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the daughter of Estelita Tala Tala de Quiroz (Civil Engineer then housewife) and Robert O'Neill, Chartered Engineer. De Quiroz was brought up in Corfe Mullen in Dorset and attended Lockyears Middle School. At the age of 10 she moved to Scotland to Edzell where she continued to study in Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk.
Post-high school studies, she then continued to study for her MA (Hons) degree at the University of Glasgow in Business and Economics.
Career
Modelling
De Quiroz was signed to numerous agencies. She was first signed with Scotland's The Look Agency (now The Look at Colours Agency).[5] Her Dubai agency is Bareface for modelling.[6]
De Quiroz is currently based in Dubai where she has modelled for, MAC Makeup, Guerlain Makeup UAE, Snob magazine, Physique magazine, Illustrado magazine, Liz Claiborne UAE, Sheraton Hotels, Lily Pond Spa, Galeries Lafayette, Crafft AC (Commercial), Dubai Tourism Global Commercial, Men's Fitness Magazine, Harvey Nichols, Abu Dhabi Sports TV, Dessert Fish Magazine, and Emirates Woman Magazine. De Quiroz was also a selected finalist for the Paris Hilton BFF Dubai 2009 show however rejected the opportunity.
Clarita became the face of Val Saint Lambert in October 2009 and shot for the new campaign in Belgium.[7]
De Quiroz was a packaging model for Ultimo lingerie alongside Lois Weatherup, a former Miss Scotland. She has modelled for prestigious companies such as La Senza, Boudich Lingerie, La Sirenne[8] Channel 4 Stacked, ICS learning commercial, front page model and editorial model for Illustrado Magazine[9] La Femme Fatale Lingerie, Wella [10] Hair at Salon International 2007, MTV,[11] and appeared on numerous front page covers of magazines and editorials/commercials.[12]
Music
De Quiroz is a classically-trained pianist and percussionist, who was named north-east Scotland's "Young Musician of the Year" in 1998.
Clarita signed to Above and Beyond management in December 2010 representing artists such as Cheryl Cole, Kelis, and Kelly Rowland.
Clarita has been confirmed as a performing artist for the Formula 1 2011 just after her performance alongside Macy Gray in Doha for the Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards 2011.
De Quiroz was nominated one of the UAE's Hot 100 for Ahlan Magazine UAE, where she performed during the night before Jermaine Jackson and accompanied Sheila Ferguson from Three Degrees on the piano.
Clarita de Quiroz performed at the 2010 Formula 1 [13] supporting Kelly Rowland, Gabrielle and the Sugababes.
De Quiroz completed her "Grade 8 Piano" at the age of 16 and her "Grade 8 Percussion" at 15 at the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. De Quiroz composed her first concerto Inamorato at the age of 15 during her lunch time breaks during school. She started her vocal training at the age of 13.
De Quiroz has been featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra,[14] BBC One,[15] BBC Scotland,[clarification needed] and supported Akon,[16] Amp Fiddler, and Martin Luther (Roots).
Her performances in Dubai have included the Grazia Style Awards 2009, Time Out Awards and Esquire Magazine Launch 2009, Arabian Business Awards and Emirates Woman of the Year Awards 2009. In October 2009 Clarita performed in front of the Qatar Al Thani Royal Family for the Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards 2009.[17]
She released her first Single "Summertime"[18] in 2008 which featured Pharell Williams's girls Kin 4 Life and HBO Latino's La Bruja. The double single release also contained Hypnotize featuring Flipmode Squad's Baby Sham and Kanye West's JNan.
Presenting
De Quiroz started shooting for City 7 TV's Dubai Dine TV and Dubai Night's TV shows in June 2010.
Personal life
De Quiroz was one of the six Women of Substance 2009 for the UAE for Illustrado[19][20][21][22] She plans to expand on her charity work this year to build schools in the Philippines.
De Quiroz recently got engaged to French Hotelier Yann Biojau in 2011. In recent interview with OK Magazine ME, she stated the plan on marrying in 2012 in France.
She is a big fan of Paulo Coehlo and Kahlil Gibran's writing and shares the similar spiritual beliefs.
External links
- Clarita official website
- UK Modelling Agency
- UAE Modelling Agency
- Clarita de Quiroz at the Internet Movie Database
- Clarita de Quiroz on Myspace
References
- ^ Kevin Duguid (02/09/2008). "North-east model in rap video armed raid drama". Evening Express. http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/816421?UserKey=. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
- ^ Mark Smith (1/09/2008). "Cops swoop on MC Harvey's video shoot". Daily Mirror. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/09/01/cops-swoop-on-harvey-s-video-shoot-115875-20719856/. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
- ^ http://www.ultimo.co.uk/fitting-room/
- ^ http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-39246.htm
- ^ http://www.coloursagency.com
- ^ http://www.bareface.com/Models/default.asp?search_gender=f&Modelcategoryid=b
- ^ www.val-saint-lambert.com
- ^ http://salonlasirene.com/default.asp
- ^ http://www.claritadequiroz.com
- ^ http://www.starnow.co.uk/claritadquiroz
- ^ http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/mtv_staying_alive_2008_chewing_gum
- ^ http://www.dedicated2weddings.com/covermodels.html
- ^ http://www.yasalam.ae/2010-live-on-abu-dhabi-corniche/beats-on-the-beach.aspx
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/raskwame/20061203.shtml
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/vicgalloway/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20071115
- ^ http://www.urbanscot.com/index.php?id=5&news=319&action=show
- ^ http://www.21stcenturyleadersawards.org/award/entertainment/
- ^ http://www.everyurbanthing.com/content.php?cID=523
- ^ http://blogs.inquirer.net/openforbusiness/?p=379&akst_action=share-this
- ^ http://www.pr.com/press-release/143736
- ^ http://www.godubai.com/citylife/lm1.asp?article_id=2009/GTY%23532
- ^ http://buhaydisyerto.com/
Categories:- 1984 births
- Living people
- Scottish expatriates in the United Arab Emirates
- Scottish female models
- Scottish female singers
- Scottish people of Dutch descent
- Scottish people of Filipino descent
- Scottish people of Irish descent
- Scottish people of Spanish descent
- Scottish singer-songwriters
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