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  Born on June 18, 1977
in Lorain Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland.)

We had the debut of her CD at THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME in Cleveland. This was the first time that latin music was showcased there. Helena performed three songs from her album which were greatly accepted by the screaming crowd of over three thousand.

Helena is by no means new to the entertainment industry. Music has always been a part of her life. She began singing to live audiences at the tender age of 11 as part of a duet with her sister Sele who was 12. Helena sang and played the piano while her sister played guitar. One year later their brother Ray was added on to play the drums. Shortly after becoming a trio, Helena and her sister formed a youth choir which they co-directed. They also formed a Christian pop group. They later became an eight piece band known as "SPECIAL NOTE US". During this time she has been a regular singer of the NATIONAL ANTHEM for both the CLEVELAND INDIANS & CAVALIERS. She also sings on telethons to raise money for charities and the homeless of greater Cleveland. This same band eventually grew to a 12 piece orchestra which for the past 4 years has been opening up for all of the top salsa acts.

Helena has performed with EL GRAN COMBO de Puerto Rico, Marc Anthony (she also sang a duet with him at this show), Victor Manuel, Rey Ruiz & Jerry Rivera, to name a few. It was when she opened for EL GRAN COMBO did she get the attention of RALPH CARTAGENA of Combo Records. After the show he made her an offer. She was only 16, but she had an incredible talent that was to further develop. Finally, after 4 years, she came to New York and cut the album that she dreamed of.

The name of her debut CD is "Yo Vine A Cantar". Her first promotional single is entitled "Tentacion". Other cuts include "Junto A Ti Sere Feliz", "Me Declaro Tuya", "Missing", "No Te Quiero Como Un Amigo" --previously recorded by Miriam Hernandez, "La "Noche Que Te Fuiste", "Y Volvere"-- previously recorded by Los Angeles Negros, "Un Lado Aparte" and finally a merengue "Juguete". We had the debut of her CD at THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME in Cleveland. This was the first time that latin music was showcased there. Helena performed three songs from her album which were greatly accepted by the screaming crowd of over three thousand. According to the director of the hall of fame there were more people on hand to see Helena than there were to see the induction of Michael Jackson last year.