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Willa Ford Profile |
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Birth Date: January 22, 1981
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Birth Place: Ruskin, Florida, USA
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Birth Name: Amanda Lee Williford
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Height: 5'7"
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Biography |
During her early childhood years growing up in Ruskin,
Florida, Amanda Williford, born twenty years ago, dreamed of
pursuing a musical career. Almost twenty years later, Willa
Ford has managed to fulfill that childhood dream with the
help of her smash hit single, "I Wanna Be Bad."
As the youngest child of four, Willa began performing at a
very early age. This young talent began to pursue her dream
at the ripe age of 8, as she began singing with the Tampa
Bay Children's Choir.
By the time she reached 11 years of age, she started her
professional career with the Tampa-based children's
performing arts troupe, Entertainment Revue. This group
consisted of 20 girls, ranging in age from 5 to 16.
As a group, the girls managed to gain much exposure by
performing in variety shows throughout the region. These
shows included top venues, such as Walt Disney World and
Busch Gardens. Willa performed her little heart out and
eventually moved her way up from chorus member to the role
of featured soloist.
At the age of 15, however, she left the group to pursue
other challenges, including a short-lived stint with a local
foursome who dubbed themselves FLA. Willa claims that she
was so intent on becoming successful in the music business,
she was willing to sacrifice everything to make it.
Eventually, she made the big move, and headed out to LA to
pursue her dream.
In 1999, Willa landed herself a record deal with
Lava/Atlantic and eventually went into the studio to record
her debut album, Willa Was Here. She landed a spot on tour
with the Backstreet Boys and managed to attract a great deal
of attention.
At the time, much of this attention could be attributed to
the relationship that ensued with Backstreet Boy Nick
Carter. Fits of jealous rage and other related nonsense
provoked female fans from all over to boycott the young
singer, and even put up hate websites targeted at Willa.
While working on her debut album, Willa collaborated with a
wide array of writers and producers, including DJ Skribble
and Anthony Acid. Her first single and music video -- the
title track, "I Wanna Be Bad" -- includes an appearance from
Royce Da 5'9", an up-and-coming hip-hop star. Royce, a
protégé of hip-hop super-villain Eminem, lays down vocals on
the hit single, adding to the whole "Bad" vibe. If Willa
really wants to be bad, this guy could surely help her out.
While Willa's first release is in the midst of climbing the
music charts, a second release is soon to follow. If she was
intent on being bad on the first single, one could only
imagine what her plans are for her follow-up. Only Willa
herself could answer that one. Surely I speak for all males
when I say: let's hope for the worst. |
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Other
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Dated Backstreet Boy Nick Carter. [1998-2000]
She wrote "Lullaby" in approximently 30 minutes (on the 1st
pokemon soundtrack)
While using the name 'Mandah', Willa released a song on the
1st pokemon soundtrack.
Former girlfriend of NHL star and Dallas Stars captain
Michael Modano.
Ranked #60 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The
World" (2002)
Appears on the cover and inside the March 2006 issue of
Playboy Magazine.
Sang lead for The Pussycat Dolls lounge at PURE Nightclub in
Las Vegas from late Spring to the entire Summer of 2005, as
well as early February. All shows were sold out.
She is her own manager as well as being for herself and
other artists, a singer, songwriter, producer, vocal
arranger, beat/music creator, choreographer, publisher/runs
her own publishing company - "MandahME Music Publishing," TV
host, supermodel, spokesperson, and upcoming actress.
Her smash hit "I Wanna Be Bad" is featured in the movies:
"Undercover Brother" (2002), "What A Girl Wants" (2003), "Dickie
Roberts: Former Child Star" (2004), and on the various
artist compilation discs and soundtracks "Totally Hits
2001," "Best of MTV TRL Pop" (2002), "What Girl Wants"
(2003)," "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" (2004). |
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