Elisa Cariera
Encyclopedia
Elisa Cariera nicknamed "Princess" is an American
singer, songwriter
and best known as a member of the 90's English
girlband
Solid HarmoniE
.
Cariera joined Solid HarmoniE in 1997, and was the only American member of the group. The group started out as an opening act for the Backstreet Boys
but eventually went on to do their own shows. They toured Europe and Asia - their album went gold, winning thousands of fans worldwide with their music. The group eventually split in 1999.
, Florida
. Her parents, Tom and Deborah, own an Italian restaurant in Florida, and she has two siblings, Leslie and Tommy. Cariera was a very athletic person from her childhood, and she was the part of the cheerleading squad in her high school days. Cariera went to the Dr. Phillips High School in Florida.
in 1997 when Melissa
and Beki
were in America with their manager and producer. The two met Cariera in her father's restaurant. Cariera was asked to sing a few lines before Beki and Melissa asked her to join the band. As they went back to UK, Mariama
rejoined the group and they were a four members girlband
. The group experienced its major success during the period between 1997 to 1999 before splitting up. Mariama left to join the R & B group Honeyz
, and Melissa left for a solo career.
Beki and Cariera decided to stick with Solid HarmoniE, and returned to America. The two soon picked up a new Member, Jenilca Giusti
after an audition and soon started recording for a new album. Their new album were more of R&B pattern rather than their previous pop/dance scheme of Solid HarmoniE from the girlband
era. The new Solid harmoniE trio was on the cover of TeenFaces Magazine on its October 2000 issue. However, their new album was never released as they could not come to an agreement with their record label, or find a new one once they were with out a label. Sometimes in 2003, the new version of Solid HarmoniE was also broken and Cariera decided to try out for a solo career. She's been working on her debut solo album and trying to get a record deal.
days when they used to tour with Backstreet boys and NSync as their opening acts, Cariera said she used to get along with Backstreet Boy Nick Carter
the most since the two were the closest in age. "They're all cool, but I get on with Nick best because we're the closest in age and I like Nintendo, too!" according to Elisa in an interview during 1998. Cariera was a terrible driver as a teenager. "I'm a terrible driver. Mariama is always going on about how I nearly killed her three times!" said Elisa about her driving.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and best known as a member of the 90's English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
girlband
Girlband
Girlband can refer to:*A general name for an all-female band*Girlband *Girlband, a group on the fifth UK series of The X Factor...
Solid HarmoniE
Solid HarmoniE
Solid HarmoniE were a British pop girl group, formed in 1996. Initially, the band was made up of Rebecca Onslow, Melissa Graham and Mariama Goodman, however Goodman left in 1997 to care for her mother. She was replaced by Elisa Cariera...
.
Cariera joined Solid HarmoniE in 1997, and was the only American member of the group. The group started out as an opening act for the Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
but eventually went on to do their own shows. They toured Europe and Asia - their album went gold, winning thousands of fans worldwide with their music. The group eventually split in 1999.
Biography
Cariera was born and grew up in OrlandoOrlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Her parents, Tom and Deborah, own an Italian restaurant in Florida, and she has two siblings, Leslie and Tommy. Cariera was a very athletic person from her childhood, and she was the part of the cheerleading squad in her high school days. Cariera went to the Dr. Phillips High School in Florida.
Music career
Elisa joined Solid HarmoniESolid HarmoniE
Solid HarmoniE were a British pop girl group, formed in 1996. Initially, the band was made up of Rebecca Onslow, Melissa Graham and Mariama Goodman, however Goodman left in 1997 to care for her mother. She was replaced by Elisa Cariera...
in 1997 when Melissa
Melissa Graham
Melissa Ashley Graham nicknamed Diva, Queenie, or Maggie is an English singer who is most famous as a lead singer and a member of the 90's English girlband Solid HarmoniE. She joined the group in 1995 and had success in the following few years until their split up in 1999...
and Beki
Rebecca Onslow
Rebecca 'Beki' Onslow nicknamed Boo Boo by her friends is a Welsh singer song writer dancer who is most famous as a lead singer and a member of the 1990s English Girlband Solid HarmoniE. Onslow was one of the original members of the group, arguably the founder of Solid HarmoniE...
were in America with their manager and producer. The two met Cariera in her father's restaurant. Cariera was asked to sing a few lines before Beki and Melissa asked her to join the band. As they went back to UK, Mariama
Mariama Goodman
Mariama Goodman is an English dancer and singer who has been a member of the bands Solid HarmoniE and the Honeyz but started her career as a dancer.-Biography:...
rejoined the group and they were a four members girlband
Girlband
Girlband can refer to:*A general name for an all-female band*Girlband *Girlband, a group on the fifth UK series of The X Factor...
. The group experienced its major success during the period between 1997 to 1999 before splitting up. Mariama left to join the R & B group Honeyz
Honeyz
Honeyz were a British-based R&B girl group formed in 1997.-Early years:The lineup was initially made up of Heavenli Roberts , Naima Belkhiati, and Célena Cherry...
, and Melissa left for a solo career.
Beki and Cariera decided to stick with Solid HarmoniE, and returned to America. The two soon picked up a new Member, Jenilca Giusti
Jenilca Giusti
Jenilca Franchesca Giusti is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actress commonly known as Jenilca. Jenilca is a participant of the third season of Objetivo Fama and principal actress in the Broadway musicals Fame and Grease, which were presented at the CBA Luis A...
after an audition and soon started recording for a new album. Their new album were more of R&B pattern rather than their previous pop/dance scheme of Solid HarmoniE from the girlband
Girlband
Girlband can refer to:*A general name for an all-female band*Girlband *Girlband, a group on the fifth UK series of The X Factor...
era. The new Solid harmoniE trio was on the cover of TeenFaces Magazine on its October 2000 issue. However, their new album was never released as they could not come to an agreement with their record label, or find a new one once they were with out a label. Sometimes in 2003, the new version of Solid HarmoniE was also broken and Cariera decided to try out for a solo career. She's been working on her debut solo album and trying to get a record deal.
Discography
| Year | Title | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Albums with Solid HarmoniE Solid HarmoniE Solid HarmoniE were a British pop girl group, formed in 1996. Initially, the band was made up of Rebecca Onslow, Melissa Graham and Mariama Goodman, however Goodman left in 1997 to care for her mother. She was replaced by Elisa Cariera... |
||
| 1998 | Solid HarmoniE |
|
| Singles with Solid HarmoniE Solid HarmoniE Solid HarmoniE were a British pop girl group, formed in 1996. Initially, the band was made up of Rebecca Onslow, Melissa Graham and Mariama Goodman, however Goodman left in 1997 to care for her mother. She was replaced by Elisa Cariera... |
||
| 1997 | "I'll Be There For You" |
|
| 1998 | "I Want You To Want Me" |
|
| 1998 | "I Wanna Love You" |
|
| 1998 | "To Love Once Again" |
|
| Singles Solo (Unreleased) | ||
| 2003 | "Spit Me Out" | |
| 2003 | "Can You Hear Me Now" | |
| 2003 | "Happy Alone" | |
| 2003 | "Give Away" | |
| 2003 | "I Didn't Know Love" | |
Personal life
During her Solid HarmoniESolid HarmoniE
Solid HarmoniE were a British pop girl group, formed in 1996. Initially, the band was made up of Rebecca Onslow, Melissa Graham and Mariama Goodman, however Goodman left in 1997 to care for her mother. She was replaced by Elisa Cariera...
days when they used to tour with Backstreet boys and NSync as their opening acts, Cariera said she used to get along with Backstreet Boy Nick Carter
Nick Carter (musician)
Nickolas Gene "Nick" Carter is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, entertainer and actor. He is best known as a member of the pop group, Backstreet Boys. He went on to release a solo album called Now Or Never during their hiatus. He has made occasional television appearances and...
the most since the two were the closest in age. "They're all cool, but I get on with Nick best because we're the closest in age and I like Nintendo, too!" according to Elisa in an interview during 1998. Cariera was a terrible driver as a teenager. "I'm a terrible driver. Mariama is always going on about how I nearly killed her three times!" said Elisa about her driving.