Up-and-Coming Latin Pop and R&B Artist Makes Orlando Debut

ORLANDO, FL (Belinda Rio Official Website) - With the astronomical success of American Idol, there's no question that America loves to cheer for up-and-coming music stars. Orlando will have an opportunity to help create a new pop star in Latin beauty, Belinda Rio, when she makes her concert debut at the Orlando Repertory Theatre Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, please visit www.belindario.com.

Belinda's Orlando concert will feature her original songs including "Touch Me Now," and "Player," as well as covers of hits from popular artists including Anita Baker, Gloria Estefan, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey and Natalie Cole. It also will include a Broadway tribute performance of "All That Jazz." Throughout the concert, the Belinda Rio Dancers will provide visual accompaniment to Belinda's soulful vocals.
Following her Orlando concert debut, Belinda will continue on a statewide tour with engagements in Tampa, Jacksonville and Miami.

Belinda was a 2005 finalist in the U.S.A. World Showcase in Las Vegas. More than 43,000 entries were received for the competition and Belinda was the only female vocalist from Florida selected to compete in her division. Since then, she has been hard at work writing and recording original songs for her first album which will be released in early 2007.
To purchase tickets for her upcoming Orlando concert or more information about rising star Belinda Rio, visit www.belindario.com

WHAT: Belinda Rio Concert

WHO: Rising pop star Belinda Rio will perform original songs and covers

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Orlando Repertory Theatre

HOW: Purchase tickets at www.belindario.com, $22 in advance, $25 at the door