Manika
Sep 24, 2012
Manika is a Filipno-American singer-songwriter and author of Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian and Spanish descent. She is prominent among a new wave of Las Vegas-based music acts influenced by artists' multi-ethnic backgrounds. In 2011, she performed as part of the Shop 'Til You Rock Tour and appeared at the American Music Awards.
Her debut single "Just Can't Let You Go" played at radio stations internationally. Additionally, she wrote the children's book "The Exciting Adventures of Boo," the proceeds of which went to the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Manika's production team includes vocal and performance coach CeCe Sammy, the late manager Frank DiLeo, and producer and choreographer Travis Payne. Manika is currently touring with One Direction on their US "Up All Night" tour. She's also about to release her next single "Good Girls" following the top 40 success of her debut single "Just Can't Let You Go" featuring rapper Lil Twist.