Martina Mehta Bio
Martina was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and currently lives in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Martina is a self-taught Vocalist who has been singing since she was very young. She grew up listening to her mother, Carolyn, sing songs by various artist such as Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Elvis Presley, and Dolly Parton. Unfortunatly Martina's mother passed away when she was 12 years old. She hopes to dedicate the song she wrote with her mother titled "Carolyn" on one of her albums.
Martina was a Musical Theater Major on Scholarship at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has performed in Musicals such as "A Little Night Music", "Fame", "Bigger Isn’t Always Better" and Guys & Dolls. Currenty Martina is the Lead singer "America" for the Original Rock Band "Dark Star Revolt."
Martina has performed at places such as the Ritz Carlton, The Floridian, Boca Hotel Beach Resort, The Stewart Center, Palm Beach Convention Center, Kocomo’s Island Grill, Cheers, Clamster’s, Briny’s Irish Pub, Octopus Gardens, Mr G’s Rock and Roll Club, Sally O’Brien’s, Jays Bar, Murphys Bar & Grill, Swamp Grass Willys, The Mix, Karnival, Sea Gardens Resort & CNN just to name a few
In 2006 Martina had the honor of performing with the Godfather of Soul himself, “James Brown”, at the James Brown Soul Music Festival in Augusta, Georgia. Martina also was flown to LA as Semi Finalist and one of the top 50 contestants in the nationwide search for the next “Pussy Cat Doll”.
Martina’s passion and love for music is seen every time she steps foot on stage. She has an incredible stage presence and her versatile voice captivates you and leaves you wanting more! Currently, Martina is working on her original music. Her ultimate goal is to give others a positive perspective on life. Martina, wants her music to give people the strength to overcome adversity and never give up hope.
In 2006 Martina had the honor of performing with the Godfather of Soul himself, “James Brown”, at the James Brown Soul Music Festival in Augusta, Georgia. Martina also was flown to LA as Semi Finalist and elected as one of the top 50 contestants in the nationwide search for the next “Pussy Cat Doll”. Martina was also a Semi-Finalist for the Real World and a contestant for American Idol Season 7.
Currently Martina is the Lead singer "America" for the Original Rock Band "Dark Star Revolt." They are currently working on their first album titled News @ 11. In 2008 her band won The Best National Song Award in the United Kingdom, In 2009 they were choosen to Perform on CNN's "Daybreak" which features local artist and in 2011 their music was choosen to play on XBOX Blast FM Radio through WIKI. To check out the band visit their website at
www.darkstarrevolt.com. Martina Also plays the role of Christina Miller on the Hit Web TV Series The Lovers N Friends Show check her out at
www.theloversnfriendsshow.com. Lastly Martina is a active member of Drag It Out where she performs locally as the Bio Drag Queen "PULZE" in the South Florida Community.
Singing
Acting
Modeling
Dancing
Going To The Movies
Haunted House
Writing Music
Writing Poetry
My gorl is to make it as a "Recording Artist" I want my story to be the LEGACY I leave behind. I'm an old soul and will not stop until I get what I want!!! If I don't get it in this life I WILL BE BACK!!!
- Optimistic
- Adventurous
- Rebel
- Liberated
- Open minded