Elise Estrada

Elise Estrada (born July 30, 1987)^[1] is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter and actress. She is known for her hit singles released in Canada such as Insatiable, One Last Time and Lipstick.

She is signed to Universal Music Canada's XOXO Entertainment.

Early life and career beginnings

Elise Estrada was born in Philippines and moved to Canada when she was four.^[2] She has a younger sister named Emmalyn Estrada and two brothers, Ervin and Eric.^{[citation needed]}

While growing up in Surrey, B.C., she participated in many pageant and singing competitions. At age 17, Estrada won the title of "Miss Vancouver Princess"^{[citation needed]} and later became the first runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas World of Canada Competition.^{[citation needed]}

Career

Estrada was a finalist in a 2006, Philippine television, vocal competition, called Pinoy Pop Superstar. In 2007, she won the 2007 Beat Music Awards, and earned a record and management contract with RockSTAR Music Corporation. Her debut single, Insatiable, was released in May 2007 and went to No.1 on the Canadian Top 40 Charts. Between 2008 and 2009 and later on July 1, 2011, Estrada performed at the Canada Day Festival in Surrey, B.C.^[3]

In August 2009, Estrada’s Canadian television series, Love Court debuted on MuchMusic which featured her song "First Degree" as its theme.^[3][4][5] "Love Court" was played many times each week and was later seen on MuchMoreMusic.

Estrada has toured with George, Girlicious, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Backstreet Boys, 50 Cent, Nelly and Sean Kingston.^[6]

Estrada participated in a Sony Films Picture with David Hasselhoff and Lucas Grabeel (High School Musical, Milk).^[7]

My Date With...Elise Estrada in Thailand aired on MuchMusic on Sep 8, 2010.

"Here Kitty Kittee", Elise's second album was scheduled to be released on Nov 9, 2010 on iTunes Canada according to her Entertainment Tonight Canada interview. The album's first single "You're So Hollywood", was released on July 9, 2010 and the music video was premiered at Muchmusic New Music Videos on Sep 23, 2010. Her second single, "Lipstick", previewed on her MySpace page. This music video was recorded in London according to her Facebook fan page, was finalized and premiered on Elise Estrada Vevo Channel on Dec 1, 2010. Estrada starred and sang as a guest on CW Networks Hellcats Episode "God Must Have My Fortune Laid Away" on February 15, 2011 according to her Facebook fan page. She sang a new song called "I Be That" according to her manager's Twitter page.

According to her profile on XOXO Entertainment.com, she is currently working on her third studio album which is set for release Q1, 2014. On October 2, 2012, Estrada released her latest solo single: "Piece Of Me", a dance-pop and bubblegum pop track. On October 23, 2012, Estrada released her new solo single: "Wonder Woman", a song dedicated to Amanda Todd who committed suicide from cyber-bullying.^[8][9] Elise will be releasing her first single off of her new album called "U Don't Need 2 Know" on VEVO on Tuesday 7, 2014.

Discography

Studio Albums

Singles

Awards, Nominations & Achievements

Highlights

• Ten Top 10 Cancon singles & two #1 Cancon singles to date!^[2]
• 2009 Juno Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Recording of the Year^[12]
• Two 2009 Much Music Video Award nominations for Best Pop Video of the Year & Cinematographer of the Year^[13]
• Presenter at the 2009 Juno Awards on CTV^[14]
• Performance at the 2009 Juno Awards Gala^[14]
• Starring in the hit MuchMusic Television series “Love Court”^[4]

Wins & Nominations

• Winner – BDS 20,000 Spins Award for “UnLove You” - November, 2008^[2]
• Winner - “The Best New Artist or Group Award” at ‘The 2008 Canadian Radio Music Awards’ (nominated for 2 awards)^[15]
• Winner - “The Factor Emerging Artist Initiative”^[4]
• Winner - “The Chum emerging artist initiative” from one of Canada’s largest radio conglomerates!^[15]
• Winner - The Beat 94.5 Radio Contest as the “2007 Artist Of The Year” at ‘The Beat Music Awards’!^[15]
• Winner - The Canadian Finals for the American Idol like television series, “Pinoy Pop Superstar”… went on to the Philippine’s to co-star in the television series for 3 months and gained Millions of Asian fans in Canada and Worldwide^[16]
• Nominated for “Best R&B/Soul Recording Of The Year” at The 2009 Juno Awards (Canada’s Grammy’s)^[15]
• Nomination for two Much Music Video Awards 2009^[13]

Musical Highlights

• Debut single “Insatiable” became the #1 Canadian single on the both the BDS and MediaBase TOP 40 Charts for 4 weeks straight^[15]
• Hit the #1 Canadian Greatest Gainer @ Top 40 numerous times to date^[15]
• 3rd single, “UnLove You” hit the #1 Canadian single on The Top 40 Charts (making it her 2nd #1 single to date!)^[15]

Tour Highlights

• Headlined Juno Fanfare 2009 with Warner Music recording artist Divine Brown^[17]
• Direct tour support slot for Backstreet Boys^[18]
• Summer Tour ’08 with 50 Cent, G Unit, & Soulja Boy^[19]
• Direct tour support for Sean Kingston^[20]
• Co-Headlined Summer ’08 tour dates with Nelly, and guest performances by Jesse McCartney, Lady Gaga, Cascada, Girlicious, C&C Music Factory, and Snap!^[21]
• Opened for hit recording artists Summer ’07 tours including Rihanna and Enrique Iglesias^[12]

Sponsors

• Marketing & promotion sponsorship with Parasuco Clothing^[22]
• Marketing & promotion sponsorship with National clothing chain ‘Urban Planet’^[23]
• National promotion with Clarins Cosmetics & Access Magazine to launch their new Roxy Fragrance^[24]

Juno Awards

Canadian Radio Music Awards

References

External links

• Official Website
• Elise Estrada at YouTube
• Elise Estrada on Twitter
• Elise Estrada on Facebook
• Elise Estrada on Instagram
• Elise Estrada on Myspace
• justalilhype! Vancouver HYPE Magazine Interview with Elise Estrada
• Vervegirl article