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Cierra Ramirez Joins Indie Film 'The Re-education of Molly Singer' in Leading Role

8/2/2021

Cierra has joined the cast of The Re-education of Molly Singer, Deadline confirms. Cierra will be playing the character of Lindsay, "a college student who finds herself caught up in a love triangle." Other cast members include Britt Robertson, Ty Simpkins, Nico Santos, Holland Roden, Jaime Pressly, and Wendie Malick.

Robertson's character is described as "a former college party girl who in her latter professional career as an attorney has just botched her biggest case due to her inability to let go of her hard-partying lifestyle. Rather than firing her, Molly is tasked by her overbearing and controlling boss Brenda (Pressly) to re-enroll at her old alma mater, to befriend her socially awkward son, Elliot (Simpkins)."

Cierra's character, Lindsay, attends the same school as Elliot (Simpkins).

All Credit Goes to Deadline.
Deadline Article Written By Rosy Cordero.
Image Credit Goes to Freeform/Good Trouble/Matthias Clamer.

Cierra Ramirez - Interview by Euphoriazine

1/12/2021

For triple-threat talent Cierra Ramirez, it’s God, family, and work — in that order. The Good Trouble star and early bet pop artist practically grew up in front of the camera — a career she thanks God for, in particular — while taking on leading roles in films like Girl in Progress and Drink Slay Love before finding long-term success in shows like Marvel Rising and, perhaps most notably, a major role as Mariana Adams Foster in The Fosters.

Ramirez is used to consistent creative work; she has developed Mariana’s character since 2012 and released a debut album pre-pandemic, kicking off what should have been the continuation of an upbeat, multi-hyphenate future for the star. But 2020 switched the narrative a bit for Ramirez, like many, and what once felt like a fleeting moment in the year’s timeline became a greater strain on work and creativity.

“It was very weird. At first, going into it, no one really knew how long it would be,” Ramirez said. “We ended up shutting down production [on Good Trouble] when we got the news in March, and I remember telling everyone, ‘Oh, I’ll see you in six weeks. We’ll be back so soon.’ And then here we were, six months later, not even having conversations about going back to work.”

During those months filled with the waiting game of production resuming looming overhead, Ramirez started out optimistic about locking down indoors before the lack of work became heavy, leading her to seek inspiration elsewhere.

“At first, I think I loved the idea of being able to sleep in, but then it got to a point where staying home and not working, I’m someone that really just needs to go, go, go,” Ramirez said. “Otherwise, I just really don’t feel my best. So, I think quarantine definitely helped me get out of my comfort zone. I found different ways to be creative and stay productive.”

Such a year is particularly challenging, considering that creativity is practically Ramirez’s middle name. Ramirez acts, she sings and she is basically a social media influencer, too — her Instagram graced with the nickname Miss Thang and adorned by 2.7 million followers.

But despite the pandemic, Ramirez’s life hasn’t really slowed down — at least, not in the big picture sense. September ended Good Trouble’s production pause, so her days are filled with filming, adjusting to an at-home workout schedule (though she says eating Hot Cheetos puffs on the couch is much more enjoyable), and relatably choosing both daytime and nighttime pajamas.

Ramirez’s sentiment toward finding an exercise routine during the pandemic, “If I wasn’t going to do it, no one else is going to make me,” is an important lesson in accountability elsewhere, too. In particular, striking a balance between social media and the real world is a blurred line without social interaction, and Ramirez had to guide those priorities herself this year.

“Social media, in the beginning, was a really nice way to distract myself. I didn’t really like watching the news too much and getting really just scared about the world, and everyone went through their banana bread phase, and then Tiger King,” Ramirez said. “But then things got really real with Black Lives Matter and all of these topics, and I think that there was almost a reset with social media that I really loved to see. I feel like I’ve grown so much, learned so much.”

At that point in the summer, Ramirez explained that she saw an uptick of people online holding each other accountable for doing research about race, as well as opening dialogue for necessary conversations within and outside of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Along with protesting in person, “I couldn’t help but be a part of it on the front line,” Ramirez explained, “It is something that is really important to me,” she found herself excited about the opportunity to learn and unlearn on social media and what that sense of community and shared education could bring.

Ramirez’s activism for equity extends into her onscreen life, as well. Her Good Trouble character, Mariana, can often be found fighting for workplace equality, calling out her often-sexist and racist treatment by colleagues while constantly working to prove herself at Speckulate despite her evident talent and experience.

And Mariana’s battle is a very real reflection of a major problem — according to the National Center for Women & Information Technology, Hispanic women made up only 2% of the computing workforce in 2019. Ramirez explained that developing Mariana’s character is inspiring in part because of her dedication to fighting for equity for Latinx women, something Ramirez is an advocate for in her off-screen life, as well.

“With Mariana, it’s such a thing with her workplace; it’s hard to deny the fact that she is a woman, and she is a woman of color,” Ramirez said. “It kind of becomes the subject of all of her discussions at work, and what she’s fighting for, for equality. That’s so inspiring to me because I feel like that really reflects everyone’s place of work. Even acting, I’ve been told many times that I’m not Latin enough, or I’m too Latin. It’s a very weird world that might be uncomfortable to talk about, but it’s necessary. And I’m really thankful for a lot of the really strong Latinos that have really opened doors for people like me.”

Ramirez’s Latin background as a self-described Mexilombian (a blend of her Mexican and Colombian heritages) informs practically every decision she makes in her public life. Everything from choosing roles to audition for to how she navigates her front-facing presence online stems from her background and drives her professional passion. “I just hope that I can continue that legacy to open doors for others,” Ramirez said.

Now, Ramirez is taking steps to fuel Latin stories on her own terms, as becoming an executive producer on Good Trouble became the first step to developing her craft behind the camera. Her dream directing gig? A dark, indie drama with a Latin-driven storyline.

Part of the inspiration to take her talent off-camera comes from the work she watched the writers’ room do on The Fosters. Saying the “writers must have a crystal ball,” Ramirez recalled one particularly inspiring moment during filming in which the team needed to decide whether or not to film an alternate ending to the moms’ wedding (played by Sherri Saum and Teri Polo) due to the fact that same-sex marriage had not yet been legalized.

The Fosters team opted to carry on with the wedding, “They decided, no matter what, they’re married to each other in their eyes; let’s have them get married,” Ramirez said. And, according to Ramirez, the day the episode was filmed was consequently also the day same-sex marriage became law in the United States.

“I’ll never forget the energy on set,” Ramirez said. “Everyone was just so happy to be a part of something that was, really, a part of history.”

That creative control to tell larger-than-life stories, especially ones that get people talking and takes them out of their comfort zone, is something Ramirez strives for. The Fosters didn’t shy away from the tough stuff and, similarly, Good Trouble is known for tackling big, status quo problems.

It’s no surprise that Ramirez would want to have her name on the executive producing credits for a show breaking so much ground, and that type of storytelling is exactly what draws Ramirez to finding herself in the role of a director herself (though she wants to do some more shadowing first).

“I love being a part of the story, but I would love to be in a position where I was in control of tone and the way that the story is told; there’s something so interesting to that,” Ramirez said. “I did get the opportunity to shadow, and I’ve just learned so much about even camera work, how there is storytelling within that. I’m an actor, so I get put on a mark and I do my thing where I’m comfortable, but I don’t take into account how much thought has been put into the shots in a scene or the way things are set up.”

Fortunately, Ramirez gets to take some of that passion for sharing anecdotes into another medium: music. Her sonic concepts are inspired largely by the music she grew up listening to, which she describes as everything from Etta James to Marilyn Manson, but Ramirez particularly resonated with the sounds of Motown, soul, and the storytelling of country.

She released her first EP, Discreet, in 2016, before debuting her first full-length project in early 2020. Over Your Head features singles “Liquid Courage” and “Broke Us,” both of which center narratives that sway between emotional and empowering and the intersection of the two with a typically high-energy pop sound.

While Ramirez carries on a character arc with Mariana in Good Trouble, she uses lyrics like, “Don’t tell me that you wanna stay / If that ain’t the truth / You just keep walkin’ away / But I’m talkin’ to you,” on “Broke Us” to shape a unique pop persona that separates who Ramirez is as an actor from who she is as a musician.

Striking a balance between telling stories on screen and in song is likely no easy feat, but Ramirez explained that the experiences have some overlap when it comes to creativity.

“It’s weird because, when you’re acting, you’re getting into a character that isn’t necessarily you, but you’re putting your whole heart and soul into it,” Ramirez said. “And I think that goes for music, as well. You’re telling a story, you’re playing a role and you’re hopping into shoes that will translate to a lot of other people in ways and touch them and they can relate to, just like acting. So, I think that they really go hand-in-hand.”

Despite their similarities, finding the space (both creatively and literally) to create music during the pandemic has been a challenge that Ramirez has yet to overcome — but she is excited for the moment she can get back in the game.

“It’s been difficult doing music during a pandemic, meeting up and going to the studio, so I haven’t been working on music,” Ramirez said. “I’m mainly just really happy that I’m able to do acting. But I know that inspiration will come really soon, and as soon as the world opens back up, I’m ready to get back out there.”

Though she isn’t sure when new music will hit the airwaves, the world will be seeing Ramirez on the small screen again very soon. With the season three premiere of Good Trouble dropping on Feb. 17, early 2021 brings an optimistic start to a year of artistic growth for Ramirez. And, chances are, she will find a way to do it all.

All credit for this interview goes to Euphoriazine
Interview was written by Logan Potter
Photography by Jerry Maestas
Styling by Joy Bridges
Hair and Makeup by Kris Jung

Cierra Ramirez Debuts Vertical Music Video for 'BBU' (Boys Before You)

2/28/2020

Cierra Ramirez released a vertical music video for her new single 'BBU' on Friday, February 28th on youtube. The music video features Alexa Losey and Julia Kelly.

Watch the music video below or you can find it on youtube.

And don't forget to listen to the album "Over Your Head". Out now!
Stream: https://Empire.lnk.to/OverYourHeadYo

Image credit goes to Cierra and any respective owners.
Video Credit goes to Cierra Ramirez on youtube
Also EMPIRE and Tribeca Music

Cierra Ramirez's Debut album 'Over Your Head' is the Latina Pop Voice You Need in 2020 - Interview By Femestella

2/28/2020

Cierra Ramirez is already an established actress and producer. And now, it seems, she’s ready to add singer to her repertoire.

The 24-year-old actress, known for her role on the Freeform drama The Fosters and its subsequent spinoff Good Trouble, just released her debut LP, Over Your Head.

Over Your Head features four previously released singles, including Ramirez’s single of the same name, as well as six brand-new hits. It’s clear that Ramirez likes to play with genre, as she invokes everything from pop to R&B to Latin to hip-hop in her music.

Highlights from the album include “Charlie,” which features hip-hop artist Bulova and showcases Ramirez’s Latina roots and self-described “pop urban” sound in a bubbly, upbeat dance club hit, and “Twisted,” another dance-worthy earworm that will keep you tapping your toes long after the song ends.

But it’s where Ramirez chooses to be deeply personal that she shines the most and powerful ballads “BBU” and “Broke Us” solidify Ramirez as a vocal force to be reckoned with. She sings about the nuances of heartbreak and the emotional wreckage that toxic relationships can leave behind. Her lyrics are raw and vulnerable, fully-formed, flawed, and wholly human, but never apologetic for being those things. In fact, refusing to apologize for her emotions seems to a theme threading through the album. Ramirez even kicks off the titular single by declaring,

“I would say sorry / but sorry for what?”

And later, she sings,

“You call it being damaged / I call it being complicated.”

Complicated, too, is Ramirez’s ever-expanding career. Some may worry that Ramirez’s album debut signifies that she’s preparing to extricate herself from our Freeform screens in exchange for the pop star life.

But don’t expect Ramirez to disappear from the acting world anytime soon. Rather, in a recent AOL Build Series interview, Ramirez referenced her idol, Jennifer Lopez, as proof that she could succeed as both an actress and a singer and that she doesn’t have to sacrifice one passion for another.

Ramirez said of Lopez,

“She really does it all and does it well. She’s someone that inspires me because she can do anything that she puts her mind do and doesn’t put herself in one box. Being a young Latina and seeing her… she really opened the door for lots of girls like me and I hope to follow in those footsteps in that sense and do it all.”

Ramirez continued,

“Balancing both acting and singing can be very challenging… but I am so passionate about my music, I make it work.”

Over Your Head is currently streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify here. You can also catch Ramirez on Good Trouble, airing on Freeform Wednesdays at 10 pm.

Finally, click here for a full list of platforms 'Over Your Head' can be purchased on.

Interview Credit goes to Femestella
Interview by Michelle Vincent
Image credit goes to Cierra and any respective owners

Cierra Ramirez Debuts Song and Video for 'Broke Us'

6/21/2019

Cierra Ramirez released a video for her new single 'Broke Us' on Friday, June 21 where she chatted with fans on her youtube premiere page up until the debut of her new video. The music video features Trevor Jackson and was directed by Maria Skobeleva. The song is available for purchase now on all streaming platforms.

Cierra and Trevor came to collaborate on this song due to the fact that they are signed with the same record label and both are in the Freeform family. When asked about working together on the track Cierra had this to say:

"It's been an amazing experience for both of my worlds to collide. Trevor and I, both being on Freeform TV shows and being signed to the same label, EMPIRE, seemed like the perfect fit for a collab and I couldn't be happier. He's so talented and he brings so much to "Broke Us."

Watch the music video below or you can find it on youtube/vevo.

Interview Credit goes to Elite Daily
Interview by Michele Mendez
Image credit goes to the respective owner
Video Credit goes to CierraRamirezVevo on youtube
Also EMPIRE, Tribeca Music, Riveting Entertainment

Cierra Ramirez Debuts Video For 'Liquid Courage (Love Me Better)' - Courtesy of BILLBOARD

3/14/2019

Cierra Ramirez released a video for her new single 'Liquid Courage (Love Me Better)' on Thursday, March 14th thanks to Billboard. The music video was directed by Maria Skobeleva. The song is available for purchase now on all streaming platforms.

In the interview with Billboard Cierra said, "I couldn't be more excited to share my new single, 'Liquid Courage', with the world! I haven't released music in quite some time, so it's really fulfilling. The song is another step forward for me as an artist. I love the feeling and vibe...I hope people love it as much as I loved making it."

The new single is a follow-up to the budding recording artist's 2018 single 'Bad Boys'.

You can check out the new music video here: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8502524/cierra-ramirez-liquid-courage-love-me-better-video

All credit for this interview goes to Billboard
Interview by Glenn Rowley
Image by Dennis Leupold

Cierra Ramirez Attends the 2018 Freeform Upfronts

5/20/2018

Cierra Ramirez attended the 2018 Disney/ABC/Freeform Upfront at Tavern on The Green on May 15, 2018 in New York City. She was joined at the event by her friend and fellow 'The Fosters' costar Maia Mitchell to represent the show as well as their upcoming spinoff.

Image credit goes to Freeform, Getty Images, and zimbio

'The Fosters' to Wrap After 5 Seasons as Freeform Orders Spinoff - By The Hollywood Reporter

1/3/2018

The show will wrap in the summer with a three-night limited series finale event, with a spinoff set to revolve around Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez.

Freeform's The Fosters is ending one chapter and beginning a new one.

The younger-skewing Disney-owned cable network is set to conclude the GLAAD Award-winning drama's five-season run with a three-night limited series event in the summer. At the same time, Freeform has handed out a straight-to-series 13-episode order for a spinoff starring Maia Mitchell (Callie) and Cierra Ramirez (Mariana) as they embark on the next phase of their young adult lives.

“First and foremost, we want to thank our fans — our supportive ‘Fosters Family’ — and Freeform for fostering this show," creators and executive producers Joanna Johnson, Bradley Bredeweg and Peter Paige said Wednesday in a joint statement announcing the news. "It’s been the privilege of our lives to get to shepherd this beautiful family through five seasons of love, laughter, heartbreak, tribulation and triumph — and message to the world that DNA doesn’t make a family, love does. All while allowing us to explore some of the most pressing social issues of our era. Now that the kids are growing up, it’s time to take them out into the world, to see them make their way into adulthood, continuing their search for identity and love, and the pursuit of their dreams and purpose in this ever changing world.”

The 10-episode second half of season five will return Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform and include the landmark 100th episode. The three-night limited series finale event will air in the summer and lead directly into the new series starring Mitchell and Ramirez, who played adopted siblings in the Foster family. The original Fosters producing team — Bredeweg, Paige and Johnson as well as exec producer Jennifer Lopez — will return for the finale event as well as the untitled spinoff. Additional casting for the spinoff will be announced later.

The decision to wrap The Fosters and lead into a spinoff comes as Freeform is changing its approach to scripted. Rather than blocks of programming, the younger-skewing network is focusing on an hour across four nights of the week and using tentpole movies as lead-ins. The Tom Ascheim-led cabler has, since rebranding from ABC Family, focused on what it calls "becomers" — the young-adult demo experiencing a series of firsts in life (like love and work). To that end, Freeform's scripted slate also includes Grown-ish, The Bold Type, Alone Together, The Siren, Famous In Love, Young and Hungry, Shadowhunters, Beyond and Marvel's Cloak and Dagger. The network is also readying a spinoff of its most brand-defining hit, Pretty Little Liars. That project is also expected to go to series.

All credit for this article goes to Lesley Goldberg at The Hollywood Reporter
Image credit goes to Freeform

Cierra Ramirez - Interview by DOPE Mag

6/23/2016

Few actresses emerging into the mainstream have enjoyed as commanding a debut as Houston-native Cierra Ramirez. The now 21-year-old co-starred alongside Eva Mendes and Patricia Arquette in 2012’s standout drama “Girl In Progress”. After nabbing the coveted Favorite Movie Supporting Actress Award at the 2012 ALMA Awards, it was apparent the talented teen was one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars. Shining on screen since childhood, Ramirez played in several film and TV movies before landing the main role of Mariana Adams-Foster on Freeform’s fan favorite family drama The Fosters.

Also a talented singer and live performer, the diminutive dimepiece considered to be one of entertainment’s flyest five-footers recently released her latest EP titled “Discreet”. The project’s six song offering is perfect for partygoers and boasts a lead single – “Faded” – which features LA mainstays Honey C and Casey Veggies. After a sexy cover shoot at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with uber popular frame snapper Creations of LA, the hard working Ms. Ramirez sat down with editor ToneSwep for this DOPE MAG exclusive. Get Faded!

(ToneSwep: TS) You are known worldwide as a TV star, largely due to your standout roles on The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and now as Mariana on The Fosters. How has your strong command of the screen evolved over time? You have gotten really, really good as a character actress.

(Cierra Ramirez: Cierra) I’ve been very blessed to play such diverse roles in my career so far. I’ve always loved taking on roles that get people talking and taking part in projects that send a message.

(TS) “Girl in Progress” proved a stellar big screen debut for you. The film won an ALMA and so did you for Best Supporting Role. Are we going to see more of you on the big screen soon? If so, any projects on the horizon we can look forward to? We like you on TV, but it just seems like your talents, looks, and personality are destined for blockbuster films.

(Cierra) Thank you so much, I loved that film and the whole process. It really made me fall in love with the idea of film. TV is awesome and I love it, but it’s so fast paced. I don’t get to sit with a script as long as I’d like to where I could with a film. Being busy with The Fosters and now my music, it hasn’t been a main priority but it’s definitely never left my mind. I’d love to book a film sometime real soon.

(TS) You are better known as a TV star, but recently your music has taken off. You’ve been singing and performing since you were a kid, what prompted you to formally introduce the musical side of Ms. Ramirez to the world?

(Cierra) Singing was always my first love, it’s how my acting career actually came about! But I never wanted to pursue it at a young age. Through a singing competition, I entered the acting category and instantly fell in love. I’d always loved to perform, but never thought about trying it before. 11 years later, it’s still been really good to me and made an even better platform. Being 21 I think I’m at a good age to finally show that side to the world.

(TS) Your debut single is DOPE. “Faded” is perfect for summer radio rotation. Talk a little about how the creation of the song came together. How was the recording process? Tell us why you selected “Faded” as your lead single. What vibe does it bring to the club, the radio, and the streets?

(Cierra) When I first heard Faded, I knew I needed it to be my first single. I knew because I was finding myself constantly singing it around the house and in the car without even having recorded it yet. Damon Sharpe is an amazing producer and the whole process was so easy and organic. I’m happy I got to work with him and even happier it’s the first single like I’d hoped.

(TS) Casey Veggies kills every verse he lays, and Honey C has been underrated as a rap artist on the rise for years. Why did you decide to feature them on your lead single?

(Cierra) Honey C has always been a favorite of mine since a friend of mine introduced me to her music and I actually first heard Casey Veggies featuring on a Neighborhood song. Instantly when I heard that I wanted to work with him. When the opportunity to work with the both of them came about, I was ecstatic.

(TS) Your debut EP “Discreet” dropped recently.

(Cierra) Every song is so different! It was fun to play with different sounds in this process, it’s a cool mix of urban pop. You’ll get your club song, you’re getting ready with your girls song, and songs you’d love to sing to your man.

(TS) Talk a little about your creative process. Some recording artists like to hear a beat and then write to it, others write all day long and then search for the right track to fit the song. How about you?

(Cierra) I’m hoping to get a lot more personal in this following LP, be more involved in the creating process and to have a few more ballads.

(TS) As a songwriter and singer, and also as a stage performer and of course screen actress, you are hyper creative. Your artistic output is displayed in multiple forms. Where does this indefatigable creative spirit you possess derive from?

(Cierra) That’s a good question, I guess it’s just a gift. I’m blessed to also be able to pursue it.

(TS) I need some Boo Thang merch, C. What’s up with your new apparel collection?

(Cierra) Ahh! The merch has been so cool to put out. I love my fans and to be able to give them something like this and see how excited they are really makes me happy. We’ve got t-shirts, sunglasses and my personal favorite, a name plate necklace that says ‘boo thang’. The name sorta came about because I’m known as Miss Thang (Laughs!) People started calling themselves boothangs and it just kinda stuck.

(TS) As a 21-year-old Latina, actress, singer, and now entering the fashion world, you have so many young fans who experience you in each of these different ways. Young girls of all races, from different countries around the world, are huge Cierra Ramirez fans. What do you feel your responsibilities are to these young people, as they in essence shape themselves by watching your grind and experiencing your growth?

(Cierra) That’s such an intimidating position, mainly because I too still feel like I’m growing up and making mistakes of my own. As flattering as it is, I just hope I can make people proud and inspire them all.

All credit for this interview goes to Pure DOPE Label
Interview was written by ToneSwep
Images by Creations of LA

Cierra Ramirez Music Debut

6/15/2016

Barely old enough to drink, singer-actor Cierra Ramirez is poised to take the stage in global fashion with an urban/pop EP release June 20, coinciding with the fourth season premiere of the TV series in which she stars. Delivering instinct-driven performances as one of the kids in Freeform Television Network’s “The Fosters,” Ramirez brings the same gutsy flair to her debut EP “Discreet.”

In a telephone interview, Ramirez sounds every bit the suburban Houston girl with good manners, standard diction, and a presumed tendency to blush at mature subject matter. But don’t be fooled. The diminutive dynamo is not ‘discreet’ when the job calls for florid expression both on screen and at the mic. She gives all - and so convincingly, you’re never sure which flavor of cute-and-hot is baseline Cierra Ramirez.

“I get to play different characters with these songs and kind of bring out my sassy side,” said Ramirez, aka ‘Miss Thang.’ “As different as singing and acting are to me, [the process] is similar in the sense of the emotions and everything - getting into a song and believing in the lyrics. It’s kind of like getting into a script.” Playing one of the adopted children of a lesbian couple on TV is just one of a host of creative risks that have worked out well for her.

The first radio single on the six-track EP is entitled “Faded” and features Epic Records recording artist Casey Veggies and Honey C of radio brand “Young California.” So authentic are her characterizations, “Faded” suggests that the Mexi-Colombian Texan was weened on Nicki Minaj and Louis Vuitton hoodies.

The point is that Ramirez is not monovocal. She even experienced an occupational hazard from her talent for shapeshifting. Returning to school after a summer of work in Hollywood depicting certain personalities, she found classmates avoiding her for fear of the character she had played.
But that’s an anomaly. The precocious singer-turned-actress-turned-singer has garnered more than a million followers on Instagram with that popularity indicator logging 5-6k new followers per week. When the TV show is airing, her numbers jump to 8-11k, peaking at around 15k new lookers each week.
As a child, Ramirez would stage little spectacles at home for anyone from visiting relatives to the postman. Her sister and “best friend” Savannah was right there with her, so it’s no wonder the younger Ramirez is pursuing a career in make-up and special effects.

The drive to perform started in early childhood with hometown singing competitions, landing Ramirez an agent. Thomas Richards is still with her today, along with a music team consisting of her New York indie label Tribeca Music Group and her father.

The musical influence of the Colombia-born patriarch made an impression on his household early on, Ramirez said, remembering songs by Etta James and Patsy Cline. Naturally affected by the likes of Britney Spears, Beyoncé and other pop artists of her youth, her own singular panache emerged from the mix.

The EP project has been a year in the making with Executive Producer DJ Carisma, on-air personality for Young California on LA’s hip hop/R&B radio Real 92.3, who was granted the title “Female DJ of the Year” at the Global Spin Awards last fall. She said of the rising star:

“A lot of artists and projects get presented to me, but Cierra has that something special that I knew my listeners would react to. We cut some great records and Cierra slayed on the vocals and shines in the video. Young California welcomes a new ‘Young Queen.’”

Pre-orders for the album started this month along with a Cierra Ramirez merchandise line featuring the pet name she uses for her fans: “BooThang.”

But even the teaser on her website doesn’t begin to unpack the machine Ramirez is building. The high-profile network series executive produced by Jennifer Lopez is no small thang on its own. But there’s also a Lionsgate’s 2012 release of “Girl in Progress” to boast, starring Eva Mendes and Matthew Modine, for which Ramirez was awarded both the ALMA and Imagen Awards for “Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film.”

It’s hard to fathom how Ramirez has configured her calendar to act, go to school, and start a music career with known quantities. Yet there it is. Follow-up singles include performances by Atlantic Records superstar singer/rapper TyDolla$ign and young social media sensation Dylan Holland.
The album is co-executive produced by Damon Sharpe (Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Alesso) and Clayton William (John Hart, Robin Thicke, Flo-Rida, Justin Bieber). The project is backed through a joint venture between Tribeca Music Group and music veteran Ghazi Shami of EMPIRE Records/Distribution who said he sees Ramirez going far with her gifts:

“We’re excited to partner with Tribeca Music on Cierra’s debut EP. She’s built a tremendous brand as a successful actress, and EMPIRE is excited to help her to do the same as a recording artist. Cierra is super-talented and exactly the kind of mainstream artist that we can help take all the way.”

For Ramirez, “all the way” means more dance. She expects her videos to benefit much from the choreography of Chris Downey, and she hopes an LP and House of Blues tour are on the near horizon.

Ambitious, assertive, professional and fearless, Ramirez rockets into orbit self-propelled. But at the end of the day, she’s that girl from Sugarland, Texas, who credits it all to the support of her family. “They sacrificed everything in order for me to live my dream.”

All credit for this interview goes to Roxane Assaf Lynn at The Huffington Post
Pic credit goes to original owners