Mary Ann Acevedo
| Mary Ann Acevedo | |
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Acevedo singing in Idol Puerto Rico (2011)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mary Ann Acevedo Rivera |
| Also known as | Lya Mary Ann La Voz de Puerto Rico |
| Born |
June 23, 1987 Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico |
| Origin | Puerto Rican |
| Genres | Pop, Latin, Latin pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | GT Music - (2009-2011) Universal Latin - (2008-2009) Univision Music - (2006-2008) |
| Associated acts |
Objetivo Fama Los Favoritos Idol Puerto Rico |
| Website | Official website |
Mary Ann Acevedo Rivera (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmeɾi ˈan aseˈβeðo]); (born June 23, 1987), better known as Mary Ann, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. She is known for being a contestant on the third season of Objetivo Fama (2006) and the first season of Idol Puerto Rico (2011). After her stint on Objetivo Fama, Acevedo was the first contestant of that season to release an album.
Mary Ann was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, on June 23, 1987. She is the daughter of Ana M. Rivera Colón and Jesús Acevedo; and sister of Keitha Acevedo and Jesús Manuel Acevedo. Mary Ann, began singing at age 11 at her school and soon after became part of the TV show "A Toda Maquina" in which for three years entertained the audience with her voice and presence on stage.
Mary Ann married in December 2006, with the "merenguero" singer and former member of Grupo Kaos, Guillermo Torres. As a result of their marriage, (in 2010) Acevedo and Torres had a daughter named Anna Carolina Torres Acevedo.
In 2008, Mary Ann was honored by the Mexican gay community during the eighteenth "Parada de Orgullo de las Comunidades Lésbico, Homosexual, Bisexual, Transgénero y Transexual" (LGBT) in Puerto Rico. Acevedo received recognition in the "Parque del Tercer Milenio" in San Juan, while on her artistic presentation. She sang many songs, including "Débil" and "Si No Estas Aquí" when she was surprised by transgender diva "Samantha Love".
Like many international artists, in 2009 Mary Ann joined "RED", an organization that helps children with HIV in Africa. She was integrated with the stores "USA Baby - Child Space" and with each baby car purchased at the store, they will be donating a reasonable percent to RED. On June 1, 2009, Mary Ann and Guillermo announced on national television, at the program Anda Pa'l Cara, who are expecting their first child. Release long-awaited by fans of Mary Ann.
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