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2009 Celebrities


Jeffrey Donovan

Renowned for his versatility and striking presence, Jeffrey Donovan has made a name for himself through memorable performances on film, television, and the stage.  Jeffrey was most recently seen in Changeling , opposite Angelina Jolie, as a corrupt police chief in the 1920’s-era drama. This poignant film is directed by Clint Eastwood and tells the shocking tale of a mother's quest to find her son, and those who won't stop until they silence her.

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Harry Wayne Casey - KC

KC & The Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene over 35 years ago.  Harry Wayne Casey - KC for short - developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like GET DOWN TONIGHT, THAT’S THE WAY (I LIKE IT) and SHAKE YOUR BOOTY.

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Albita

She began her career at very young age, coming from a home of parents who were famous singers.  As a young singer she started to make herself noticed because of her contribution to the renovation of traditional Cuban music, composing, arranging and singing with very personal style.

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Myrka Dellanos

Myrka Dellanos is a two-time award winning journalist who has spent almost two decades in front of the cameras, covering worldwide news events for the leading Spanish Network, Univision and she is one of the most recognizable television personality's in Spanish.  Myrka hosted top-rated news-magazine show Primer Impacto for ten years.

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Romero Britto

There is an almost fairy-tale quality to the story of artist Romero Britto. As a creative yet impoverished child from Brazil, Britto often painted images on scraps of cardboard and newspaper. He had drive and passion to excel and prospered academically, but Britto was continuously pulled toward his creative roots with a determination to learn & succeed.

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Raven

Raven has been running 8 miles on South Beach, everyday since January 1st, 1975.  Never missing a day.  He holds the longest streak in the U.S. for running in one place and on the sand.

Raven will be celebrating his amazing accomplishment of reaching 100,000 miles on March 29th, 2009.

   

Tito Puente,Jr.

The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him - imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It's in his looks, his joy, his music. No doubt, every time Tito Jr. walks on stage - he walks in his father's footsteps...

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Ted Miller

Ted Miller is a native Miamian and international singing star whose latest single "Along The Road Of Love" was seated at the top of the Adult Contemporary charts, recieving more air play per week than Faith Hill, Michael Buble and Andrea Bocelli...

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Carmen Amara

Carmen Amara is a rising star in the world of Latin pop music. She is also an accomplished dancer and actress. Her latest album, produced by Armaan Music...

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Burnie

Burnie is the Miami Heat's official mascot and number one comic relief on the team's home court at the American Airlines Arena...

Francisco Paz

Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Pianist, composer, actor and spokesperson. Graduated from the St. Louis Conservatory of Music in Missouri with a concentration in classical performance and from Sacred Heart University with a concentration in advertising.

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Julie Durda

Julie Durda joined 7 NEWS in November 2007, as weather anchor for South Florida's #1 morning show, Today in Florida and 7 NEWS at Noon.

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JP

From the "Cell Phone Check In" to "Rage on the Radio", JP keeps nights hot in South Florida weeknights beginning at 6pm till 10pm on Power 96.

   

Miami Heat Dancers

 

   

Commissioner Sally Heyman

Commissioner Sally A. Heyman was first elected to the District 4 seat of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners in September 2002 after serving in the Florida House of Representatives for four consecutive terms.

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State Representative Juan C. Zapata

Representative Zapata was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in November of 2002 and has been reelected subsequently.  He represents District 119, which includes the cities of Florida City, Homestead, and Sweetwater as well as the communities of West Kendall, Horse Country, Country Walk and Redland.

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Christina Loren

Christina Loren is the Weekday Morning Traffic Anchor and Weekend Morning Weather Anchor for CBS 4 in Miami.  She also Co-hosts a cooking show during football season with former Miami Dolphins Linebacker John Offerdahl, "The Gridiron Griller."

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Mari Monge

Originally from San Jose, Costa Rica and a true South Beach local Mari Monge comes from highly creative family, who were active in radio, television and theater. With so much talent running in her blood, it was inevitable that she would be a perfect fit for the Entertainment industry.

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Jeff Burnside

Jeff Burnside has been in the news business for more than 20 years working as a reporter, anchor, news manager and producer in cities such as Seattle, Boston and now Miami where he is part of the highly regarded WTVJ Special Projects Unit.

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Armando Acevedo

Armando Acevedo is delighted to be playing in his native city at last.  Currently in rehearsals for Inanna and the Huluppu Tree at The Playground Theatre in Miami Shores, he just closed a production of The Steadfast Tin Soldier, in which he played the title role. 

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Lissette Gonzalez

Lissette Gonzalez is the morning weather anchor for CBS4 and My 33. She arrived in Miami after serving as the primary weather anchor for KTLA Prime News in Los Angeles. She was also the host of KTLA's "TraffiCast," a daily webcast on LA's weather and traffic.

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Sasha Andrade

Sasha Andrade joined Local 10 in September 2007, kicking off the Neighborhood Crime Alert segment. She's still adjusting to the early mornings, but loves giving people information that will keep them safe throughout the day.

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Harriet V. Carter

"I never dreamt that I would be working for Congress", says Harriet V. Carter, who began working with U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in 1992 as a Congressional Aide, and today, semi-retired, serves as Ileana's Congressional Community Liaison, representing her throughout the 18th Congressional District of Florida.

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Enrique Santos & Joe Ferrero

Joe Ferrero was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents. This radio and television personality is known for his vast knowledge in a diverse number of subjects and for his ability to find the answer to practically anything he put his mind to

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Vivian Gonzalez

Vivian Gonzalez joined the weather team at 7 NEWS in 2005 as weather producer. She was promoted to weather anchor in 2007 for Today in Florida (Saturday Edition).

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Rosh Lowe

Rosh Lowe came to WSVN Channel 7 as a reporter in February, 2002. Prior to joining WSVN he was a reporter with WFTX in Ft. Myers, Florida. He also worked at WEVU-TV in Naples.

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Jose "Pepi" Diaz

Jose "Pepi" Diaz is a land use attorney with the law firm of Akerman Senterfitt.  Born and raised in Miami, Pepi was student body president of both his high school and of the University of Miami.  After being named Florida College Student of the Year, Pepi went on to Columbia Law School where he received several notable distinctions including the American Bar Association's Silver Key.

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Adriana Cataño

Adriana Cataño is an actress and television host. She recently came back from Mexico where she worked on a soap opera for TVAzteca. She played the part of Jacqueline Tovar, a sexy villain. This was a principal role on the soap opera named "Belinda" which aired in Mexico, U.S. and Latin America. She also had much success playing the role of "Elisa Ferrer" on the soap opera "Secreto de Amor.

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Amanda Ramírez

With a charismatic and dynamic personality and great passion for journalism, Amanda Ramírez, has achieved her goal of becoming an important element in the process of informing the South Florida community of the news that interests them the most.

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Roberto "Rceez" Castillo

Roberto "Rceez" Castillo, known in the music industry as Rceez, is a rhythmic musician who is driven by quality and pure creativity.  At age 29, this musician has mastered his techniques in latin percussion, guitar, bass guitar, turntables and sequencing making him a versatile composer and performer.

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Damian "D-Notes" Ruiz

D-Notes - Known for his fast flows and witty punch-lines, D-Notes, a Miami-born Cuban-American rapper, discovered his passion for music early on and has set out to pursue a career in the industry. As a rap singer/songwriter he has made several recordings all with original music and will be releasing an album in 2010.

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