Majandra Delfino
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| Majandra Delfino | ||
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 Majandra from a 2001 issue of French magazine Arkanium.
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Maria Alejandra Delfino | |
| Born | February 20, 1981 | |
| Origin | Caracas, Venezuela, South America | |
| Genre(s) | Dark Cabaret, Downtempo, Trip Hop | |
| Occupation(s) | musician, singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, artist | |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano, guitar | |
| Years active | 2001 — present | |
| Label(s) | Dripfeed (2001–2006) |
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| Website | MajandraDelfino.com | |
Majandra Delfino (born Maria Alejandra Delfino on February 20, 1981 in Caracas, Venezuela), is an actress who is best known for her role as Maria DeLuca in the cult television series Roswell.
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[edit] Biography
Delfino was nicknamed "Majandra" by her elder sister, Marieh, who is also an actress. Marieh couldn't pronounce her real name, and the nickname stuck.[1] She is half-Cuban and half-Venezuelan.[1]
Delfino was always more of a musician than an actress, and since the termination of Roswell back in 2002, she has refocused herself on her music, releasing the critically acclaimed 2001 album The Sicks on her own label, Dripfeed, without radio or television airplay.
She has also received attention in France, through her duet with French chanteuse (singer) RoBERT, titled "Le Prince Bleu D'Arthelius" in which she sings both in English and French.
She starred in Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth, which was made before Scary Movie but did not receive major cinematic release. She has also been in Reeseville, Celeste in the City, The Tony Danza Show, and R.S.V.P., with Jason Mewes (of Dogma fame) and Glenn Quinn (of Angel).
Delfino was previously in a relationship with her Roswell costar, Brendan Fehr. She is currently dating Devon Gummersall (of My So-Called Life fame) and who also played her cousin, Sean Deluca on Roswell.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Majandra - Studio Albums
- The Sicks (2001) Dripfeed
[edit] Trivia
- Attended New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida.
- Was nicknamed Majandra because her sister could not say her real name, Maria Alejandra.
- Sister of Marieh Delfino, who is also in actress.
- Often sings on episodes of Roswell, such as "Viva Las Vegas", "Cry Your Name", and "Behind the Music".
- October 31, 2001: Released her debut album, entitled "The Sicks". Inspired by Bjork and Portishead.
- In the summer of 2000 Majandra released 3 songs onto the internet called Siren, Bruises and Tattoo. Majandra wrote and produced then in association with "Sci-Fi Lullaby".
- Lost out to Mena Suvari in American Beauty (1999).
- Is half-Venezuelan and half-Cuban.
- Soon to release a second album.
- Is friends with Roswell co-star Shiri Appleby.
- Producer/Remixer Justin Lassen created an official 11-remix suite w/ Majandra's masters from 'The Sicks' that was never fully released due to red tape.
- Performed hit duet with French singing star, RoBERT, "Le Prince Bleu".
- Her parents gave her three months to follow her dream of acting, if she failed she had to return home. She received roles immediately.
[edit] Quotes
- "Don't worry. We're not crazy people like you think!"
- "I'm not girly girly enough to care how I look on TV, or if I'm wearing the correct make up."
[edit] Notes
- ^ Fernandez, Idy. "Double Take", Hispanic Magazine, February 2006. Retrieved on 2006-10-07. (in English)
