Diana Mercado, born in Santiago, Dominican Republic and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, is in the 2008 Objetivo Fama singing contest hosted in Puerto Rico and broadcast on Univision in Puerto Rico and Telefutura in the United States.
Diana’s performing experience ranges from Latin Pop to American Rock, with national recognition on both North and South American continents.
At the age of 10, Diana took piano and vocal lessons, which gave here exposure to various musical genres including traditional Colombian music, Cumbia, and American Pop & Rock.
During her high school and college years in Barranquilla, Diana participated in approximately 15 of the most prestigious singing contest locally and nationally obtaining 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Among the most notable contests she entered were "Colombia Suena Bien" from SONY-BMG in Bogotá, Festibuga Atlantico, and Festival De La Cancion UNINORTE.
She was lead singer of the band "ENYGMA" for 2 years, which traveled to different cities in Colombia performing Latin rhythms at local festivals and private events.
At 21, she moved to Miami, Florida, where she attended Florida International University, and majored in International Business. She earned her Bachelors Degree in 2005 and started a career in Banking. After a year in banking, Diana decided to start her own music business. In 2006, Diana became the founder and President of Musi-k Entertainment in Miami, Florida. Her company employs talented musicians with over ten years of experience who bring the best of international rhythm and songs to weddings, sweet sixteens, birthday parties & corporate events.
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