Discovering music at the age of 5, Stephanie Yanez was born to sing. Her love for music eventually led her to record four songs at PARAMOUNT STUDIOS on Geneon's Anime Karaoke Collection with three of those songs recorded with overseas Japan-based record label I'VE, known for their singer Kotoko. This CD also includes the song that she won at Anime Expo's AX Idol 2004 "Ningyo Hime" from the top anime series Chobits! You can purchase Anime Karaoke Collection at all MAJOR RECORD STORES (Sun Coast, Fry's, Kinokuniya ,etc).

Just wanted to point out the when MS.Yanez won AX IDOL the prize was 100 JPOP CDS! It wasn't until a couple days after the competition that she was approached by Geneon to work on the CD!

And since her debut at ANIME EXPO 2005, she has been seen across the country, performing at many different Japanese Events, Anime Conventions, and Music Venues. She even went to Japan to have a live performance in HARAJUKU! She has opened up for overseas Japanese artists YOUSEI TEIKOKU and shared the same stage with KOTOKO. And has now opened up for Major Record Label Artist NIKKA COSTA at The COACH HOUSE in San Juan Capistrano! As of right now MS.Yanez has announced that she will be releasing her first ever solo DOUBLE EP which will have 10 BRAND NEW SONGS which will be released in June/July!

Also just recently Stephanie was involved with ANIME SELECTS as a TOKYO REPORTER! She worked in Japan for a week being filmed doing various assignments at various places. For example: She was dressed up as a GEISHA in Asakusa, took a NINJA CLASS, went in a Obake Yashiki (Haunted House) in Namja Town, and interviewed the Burlesque troupe the MURASAKI BABYDOLL. That was just a few things that she did while she was in Tokyo. Be sure to check out Stephanie's awesome crazy adventure will be seen on ANIME SELECTS in the near future...
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Here is the website for ANIME SELECTS TOKYO REPORTER:

http://www.animeselects.com/to kyo/

Stephanie has worked with the popular anime company Broccoli. She was involved with the voice acting/singing
group DUP USA (Di Gi Charat) as the character RABI EN ROSE.

She has also worked with guitarist FULL METAL NINJA of RANDOM NINJAS on the Collaboration SLY. SLY is a unique blend of hard rock, captivating melodies, and wailing guitar solos offering an enchanting, new, and powerful sound. You can purchase all of SLY's original music in Japanese and English on their myspace:

MYSPACE.COM/FULLMETALSLY

And has now also worked with anime remixer DJ JINNAI where they created an original theme song titled BIG STARRY EYES for the LAS VEGAS anime convention Chibifest. He has also produced tracks for her live shows of famous anime songs like Sailor Moon, Chobits, and Cutey Honey!

She has collaborated with many anime artists like THE SHOGUNATE, SAILOR JAMBOREE, MAJA, ANIME MYU, and RANDOM NINJAS.

Stephanie Yanez is currently working on an ONLINE SERIES with CARTOONMOGUL.COM/ANIMEMOGUL.CO M ENTERTAINMENT called ANIME POP starring the anime recording artist. The show is about the popular culture of Japan (music/fashion/anime).

Visit the official site to watch Anime Pop:

ANIMEPOPONLINE.COM

Yanez's powerful and unique voice demands attention at live performances. Her accessible pop melodies are well balanced with edgy, alternative flavors and vocal distortions. Lyrically, she connects with audiences with clear, heartfelt messages that are well blended with metaphoric environments that paint intricate pictures of the joys and pains of life.

Stephanie is involved with many projects within the Anime and Japanese scene. She is doing this all WITHOUT a label or company behind her. She is always looking forward to all the different opportunities that the future holds for her. And loves to be a part of many aspects of the Anime/Japanese/Orange County & LA Indie scene. With songs written in both English and Japanese her unique voice has steadily gained fans of anime and music alike. And she is always ready to perform with all of her heart and soul for many Anime Conventions, Japanese Events, and Music Venues to come. For booking info, fan mail, etc you can contact her at YNSTP@AOL.COM.

MYSPACE.COM/STEPHMUSIC

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