Charmaine Náyade Carrasco (born June 17, 1984), known professionally by her mononymous stage name Charmaine, is a Christian pop musician. Her parents are Chilean, but she holds dual Australian and United States citizenship.
Early life Charmaine was born Charmaine Náyade Carrasco on June 17, 1984, in West Covina, California, to Chilean parents Werner and Najee Carrasco (née, González), which is why she holds United States citizenship. However at an early age, her family moved to Sydney, Australia, so she gained Australian Citizenship through naturalization. In addition, Charmaine is an only child.
Career She says her album Love Reality is simply pure pop music with electronic dance elements. Her second album received a five star rating from Jesus Freak Hideout's founder John DiBiase.
Influences Charmaine says that artists such as Kate Havnevik, Imogen Heap, Lily Allen, Coldplay just for "anthems in the choruses", Cigaros and Jónsi are who she credits as influences in her music making. Also, she states that DC Talk, Crystal Lewis and Jaci Velasquez are the musicians and bands she listened to while growing up, and she believes that her music sounds like Rachael Lampa.
Personal life Charmaine is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Discography
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSChristUSHeatAll About Jesus Released:
CD, digital download – –Love Reality Released:
CD, digital download – –
Extented plays The Journey (2008) Love Somebody (2014)
Other appearances + List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album US Christian Songs US Christian AC/CHR "Dead Come to Life"(Jonathan Thulin's single featuring Charmaine) 2013 36 1The White Room
References
External links
CNN en Español interview