My Quince…Before I Was an R&B Singer
She lost her voice at her quinceañera, but she hasn't stopped singing since!

When she was a quinceañera, Paula DeAnda dreamed of making it big as a pop/R&B singer. She’s now 17, and her dream already came true! This Mexican-American from Texas, who you know for her hit video, “Easy”, and self-titled album, started out singing karaoke at her friends’ quinces. But on the day of her own party, she lost her voice! Paula didn’t let that ruin her big day. Read on to find out how she made her quince special, how she glams up for the Grammys, and why she loves MySpace.

Q: Did you have a quince?
A: Oh yeah, I had a quince, but it wasn’t a traditional one. I wanted to do salsa and I had my girls dress in skirts and little halter tops, in different colors. They all had flowers in their hair. It was really neat. When you get dresses for different quinces, usually you use them once and you never use them again. Those outfits were something they can use over time.

Q: That’s a great idea. How many quinces have you been a dama in?
A: Oh my gosh, I think I’d have to say 20. I’ve been in a lot.

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Paula has big plans for this summer, including a series of radio station concerts, in-store appearances, and recording a Spanish-language version of her debut album. She is also learning to embrace her new-found fame and looks forward to being a role-model for her fans. Read the complete interview here!