Managed by: Michael Fry - TheFloorIsAllYours.com, MySpace.com/TheFloorIsAllYours
Monique has been performing on stage since the age of 3 1/2. Ultimately a shy girl, performing was a way to come out of her shell & express herself. She went on to become a commercial radio air personality during her college years, & had her own dance radio "high-ratings" show before the station was sold & the format changed. After receiving her 'Masters in Fine Arts in Theatre' from New York's '...
Managed by: Michael Fry - TheFloorIsAllYours.com, MySpace.com/TheFloorIsAllYours
Monique has been performing on stage since the age of 3 1/2. Ultimately a shy girl, performing was a way to come out of her shell & express herself. She went on to become a commercial radio air personality during her college years, & had her own dance radio "high-ratings" show before the station was sold & the format changed. After receiving her 'Masters in Fine Arts in Theatre' from New York's 'Sarah Lawrence College,' Monique dove into all areas of the performing arts in which she was interested & had an ability including creating several campy dance music songs with social messages. (Being of "Revolutionary War" hero / "Declaration of Independence" signer, Patrick Henry's lineage, although not rich, she "inherited" his freedom "peaceful" fighting spirit) She also has had several dance tracks on major labels. Monique is a member of (SAG) "Screen Actors Guild." (www.imdb.com/name/nm1203382/resume) She wrote, produced, & performed in her own 2-hour comedy/mystery/ drama entitled Murder Under A Porch in Philadelphia & New Jersey. Don't worry, the play has a happy ending. No one actually gets hurt! Monique doesn't believe in violence. She volunteered for the "The American Red Cross" during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina knowing very well one of those affected could have been her, as she grew up near the ocean and have experienced hurricanes and major floods as well as blizzards. She's been a vegetarian for 9 years, & for the past 4 vegan! She fulfilled a 1,000 volunteer signature gathering commitment to lessen farm animal abuse in CA, & produced, hosted, & sang at a successful "Hollywood Music Awards Electronica Showcase / Prop 2 Awareness Party!" All of these actions helped in passing "CA Prop 2" this "Nov. Election'08." Monique is listed as a Celebrity & Public figure Endorser for California's "Yes on Prop 2."
With the West Coast more open minded (And a little warmer) to vegetarians and the like, as well as where the tv work is, Monique transplanted herself to Los Angeles 4 years ago from her original home state, New Jersey. She is concentrating on dance music & acting, along with some writing. The projects Monique selects to work on often have some kind of social message or benefit. She is on a leave from hosting an independent weekly electronica / social topic show titled "DUI ! Radio - Dancing Under the Influence of Electronica," (MySpace.com/DUIElectronica) & encourages people of the entertainment industry to contact her for interviews as well as dance/electronica music artists & socially-conscious people. Check out: Dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/UniqueMoniqueIr for a full interview regarding Monique's dance music.
Unique Monique's socially conscious, hi-energy dance track "I Can Breathe " was charted around the nation including NYC, LA, Chicago, & Philadelphia. Monique's song awards include: "Broadjam.com's Pop Lyric Contest" 1st place winner (April '07), "The 2007 Singer/Songwriter Awards Round 3" honourable mention, "The 2007 Singer/Songwriter Awards Round 5" honourable mention, the "Institute for Independent Music" (IFI) best electronica song ('07), "100% Music Writing Songwriting Contest" honorable mention & finalist ('08), "The 8th Annual KCCM Song of the Year Award" finalist ('08), "The Great American Song Contest" honorable mention, & most recently "The First Annual Hollywood Music Awards" best techno/electronic song ('08). Take a listen to Monique's Music at SonicBids.com/UniqueMoniqueAKAMoniqueMarissa.
One of Monique's songs has recently been selected for the to be released film "Coming And Going," directed by Edoardo Ponti (Legendary Actress Sophia Loren's son). This same song honored her with the title "Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Techno / Electronica Artist of 2008."
Monique thanks her loved ones, the Higher Power, & all those people, who have influenced her for the better. "It's hard to find good people, & I am ever so happy, when I find them." Monique hopes to find industry reps, who are understanding of her principles & ones she will be able to work with in the most positive light. For more of Monique's activism work click on: www.youtube.com/results?search_query=monique+lukens&search_type=&aq=f. Thank you.
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