RAQUELA hails from Elk Grove, CA. and now makes her home in New York City. She was the 1st Mexican American to be crowned, "Miss Orange County" in southern California. She studied voice (Opera) and Drama in Los Angeles, which eventually lead her to Broadway. Some of her credits include the "Acid Queen" in TOMMY, "Julie" in SHOW BOAT as well as original roles in Off-Broadway’s “BAT BOY-The Musical”. She opened for legendary Grammy winner, Little Louie Vega. She has been seen on celebrated stages like the Copacabana in New York City.
RAQUELA is proud to have worked with celebrities like Sara Ramirez (Grey's Anatomy), Carol Burnet, Cloris Leachman, Bernadette Peters, Toni Collette, Don Rickels, Elaine Stritch, Chita Rivera, Angela Bassett, Joan Rivers, and Tom Bosely.
RAQUELA has also worked with world renowned Producer, Chris “The Greek” Panaghi. After the release of "FALLING" and "THIS FIRE OF YOURS", she and Chris reached the #1 spot on the Dance Masters World Chart. Recent of all, Raquela teamed up with Chicago's legendary, "Godfather of House" music, MICKEY Mixin' OLIVER! The release of, "NOTHIN' MORE TO GIVE-feat. Raquela”, received Billboard Magazine’s ‘Break-Out’ for Hot New Club Play. Raquela is currently a member of ASCAP, AEA and The Grammy's.
