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Asia Cruise
Birth nameAsia Nalani Vernimo[1]
Born (1990-02-11) February 11, 1990 (age 34)[2]
OriginJacksonville, Florida, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop
OccupationSinger
Years active2007– 2009
LabelsHitz Committee/Jive
Websitewww.myspace.com/asiahitz

Asia Nalani Vernimo (born February 11, 1990), aka Asia (Christopher) Kovacs[3] known professionally as Asia Cruise, is an American R&B singer. In 2008, she became the first artist of Asian descent to be signed to Hitz Committee/Jive Records

Early life and education

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Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Asia Cruise is of Filipino, Caucasian, and Native American descent.[4] She is the daughter of Cecilia "Cissy" Cenizal Vernimo (died 2023) and Arlen Vernimo. She has two younger siblings, Max (born in 1991) and Alyssa (born in 1998).[5] She had earned a degree in English at University of Florida.

Career

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Signed to Jive Records in 2007, Cruise released her debut single "Selfish" in 2008 by revealing her face only after the music video was released.[2] "Selfish" became a modest hit in the United States; peaking at number 33 on the Rhythmic Songs airplay, it spent nine weeks on the chart. Cruise also appeared in the music videos for Huey’s single “Pop, Lock & Drop It” and apl.de.ap's charity single "We Be Workin'".[6]

Cruise retired from the music industry after experiencing racism from record label executives and constant criticisms over her body weight.(source?)

Personal life

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She now lives with her husband and two sons in Alachua County, Florida. [7]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title
2008 Who Is Asia Cruise?
  • Released: Shelved
  • Label: Mosley/Zone4/Interscope/Hitz Committee

Singles

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Year Title Peak chart positions Album
U.S. Rhythmic
2008 "Selfish" 33 Who Is Asia Cruise?
"Boyfriend" -

References

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  1. ^ "Asia Vernimo (@asianalani) | Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  2. ^ a b Jones, Steve (2008-03-31). "Five young R&B artists to watch". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
  3. ^ https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/cecilia-vernimo-11124825
  4. ^ "Asia Cruise | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
  5. ^ "Cecilia Arias Vernimo". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  6. ^ "Who Is Asia Cruise? by 24 Hour Hip Hop". 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  7. ^ "Asia Cruise - Who Is Asia Cruise?". Retrieved 17 August 2024.