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BIO: Proud member of ASCAP Celina 'Lina Judd / Extended Bio Celina Judd was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Her mother noticed her special gift at a very early age. Celina remembers when her father (now deceased) told her at the age of four, "Celina, you sure can sing! You're gonna be a star one day!" Celina attended a local catholic school, where she often sang during the morning mass, and won talent shows. She loves to sing in the church youth choir. Celina played bells in the 6-member church 'Bell Group' also. Celina auditioned for and was accepted to LaVilla School of The Arts (6-8 grade). This budding talent flourished when, upon acceptance, she was immediately placed in the highest chorus groups LaVilla had to offer. She was also placed in honors classes academically. After passing a series of local and regional testing, which served to determine the best vocalists in the state, Celina qualified for Florida Allstate Vocals (2010 & 2011) in Tampa, Florida. Each year, in addition to qualifying for the best 300 students in 7 & 8 grade in Florida, she received the honor (after even more testing) of being the soloist. This was a first time achievement for any LaVilla SOTA student! During her 8th grade year she also took local and regional testing, and qualified for Florida Thespian Allstate, which took place in Melbourne, Florida. In this Celina qualified as a soloist (singiing 'I Know The Truth - Aida), and small-group artist categories ( as Mama Euralie in 'Once On This Island). Celina auditioned for and was accepted to the grammy -- award winning high school Douglas Anderson School of The Arts. Here, she was accepted for both her vocal and musical theater skills! Celina still maintains her honors academics with virtual classes while touring the USA. October, 2009 - January, 2011 Jacksonville Mass Choir -- various local functions including: Michael Jackson Tributes (group and solos) Jax Hyatt, ALLTEL Stadium, Crowne Plaza Christmas Show (group and solo) Florida Theater May, 2011 Musicianship Award - LaVilla SOTA , amazing accomplishment given an 8th grader who demonstrated exemplary abilities for the entire 6-8 grade time at the school. First public solo artist performance at Sunburst Studio African American Cultural Arts Festival -- vocalist performer June, 2011 Debut CD 'Lina On This Beat' was released. Jax Idol -- was the youngest contestant at the age of fourteen. July - September, 2011 Single, 'Peace Of Mynd' was played on 93.3 THE BEAT JAMZ Radio July - October, 2011 'Battle Of The Beasts' Contest 1rst -- runner up (out of 64 contestants) - for hip hop/ r&b artists, all - ages, group/soloist September, 2011 Opener for 'Mystikal' Opener for 'Tay Dizm' October, 2011 Soul Food Fest -- performing vocalist November, 2011 -Current National Radio Champion -- with single 'Turn Me Up' January, 2012 Featured in 'The Improviser' newspaper (Douglas Anderson SOTA) February, 2012 Single 'The Tribute' (Whitney & Michael) -- on 93.3 THE BEAT JAMZ Radio March, 2012 Superstar Saturday -- Jam Fest April, 2012 FCAT Relief Teen Party - Opener for 'Lil Chuckee' May, 2012 Host of the weekly televised show: 'Live On The Dance Floor' July, 2012 Rightway 'Summer Concert Series' 'Red, White & Blue' - Opener for 'Slim 112' Featured in the 'Jacksonville Free Press' newpaper Jax Idol - Host and guest performer August, 2012 Celebrity Basketball Game Co host of the weekly 'teen' talk/dance show: '44th & Norwood' 'Tom Joyner Family Reunion' (8/31 - 9/3/2012) -Reporter/ Interviewer for '44th & Norwood' September, 2012 Jax Idol Finale -guest performer World Class Boxing Night - special performer November, 2012 FAMU Homecoming - Performer Orlando Classic Weekend - Opener for 'Future' Show' December, 2012 ABA Jacksonville Giants - sang National Anthem January, 2013 Single, 'On It' aired on 93.3 THE BEAT JAMZ radio February, 2013 'I Love Music Festival' Brunswick, GA -performer March, 2013 New single...