Asia Cruise
Asia Cruise | |
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 Kovacs performing on MTV's Total Request Live in 2008. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Asia Nalani Vernimo[1] |
| Born | February 11, 1990[2] Jacksonville, Florida, |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, Pop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2006-2019 |
| Labels | Hitz Committee/Jive |
| Website | www.myspace.com/asiahitz |
Asia Nalani Vernimo-Kovacs (née Vernimo; born February 11, 1990), 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
[edit]Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Asia Cruise is of Filipino, Caucasian, and Native American descent.[3] She is the daughter of Cecilia "Cissy" Cenizal Vernimo (died 2023)[4] 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
[edit]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”, apl.de.ap's charity single "We Be Workin", Huey’s single "Tell Me This (G-5) Remix" featuring MempHitz and T-Pain, and Huey's single featuring Lloyd, "When I Hustle ".[6]
Cruise retired from the music industry after experiencing racism from record label executives and constant criticisms over her body weight.
Personal life
[edit]She now lives with her husband and two sons in Alachua County, Florida. [7]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Who Is Asia Cruise?
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Singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Rhythmic | |||
| 2008 | "Selfish" | 33 | Who Is Asia Cruise? |
| "Boyfriend" | - |
References
[edit]- ^ "Asia Vernimo (@asianalani) | Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
- ^ a b Jones, Steve (2008-03-31). "Five young R&B artists to watch". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
- ^ "Asia Cruise | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
- ^ https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/cecilia-vernimo-11124825
- ^ "Cecilia Arias Vernimo". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Who Is Asia Cruise? by 24 Hour Hip Hop". 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Asia Cruise - Who Is Asia Cruise?". Retrieved 17 August 2024.
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