TINA HIMAYA

TINA HIMAYA - Tina is thrilled to be participating in this Fundraiser for MTC, and even more excited to reconnect with her favorite "stage mom" of all time, Paulette Oliva. She is no stranger to non-profit work. Tina raises funding and awareness all year long for Lymphedema and Lymphatic Disease with The Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN). Of course, that's who she'll be singing for today. She co-wrote and starred in a original script called "WHAT ABOUT US? Living with Lymphedema" in NYC. After two successful runs, the team was thrilled to be given the opportunity to perform it once again in New York's Capital on none other than World Lymphedema Day! If you'd be interested in sponsorship for the show, e-mail us at whataboutuslwl@gmail.com. Each year she marches alongside LE&RN and Kathy Bates on Capital Hill in Washington D.C. for Lobby Day, to help persuade the NIH to allocate money to Lymphatic Research. In March 2019, Tina was honored at The New York State Capital in Albany by The House and Senate for her advocacy efforts. Just a few favorite credits include: Natalie in The New York Regional Premier of "Next to Normal" (Westchester Sandbox Theatre), Joy in "Cinderella" (La Comedia Dinner Theatre), Crystal in "Little Shop of Horrors" (The Devon Theatre), "Let’s Air It!" Pilot - Sketch Comedy (NYC Metro Channel), "The Divine Sarah: A New Musical" - Vocalist (Original Demo Recording, NYC), and The Seasons Soloist in "RENT" (M.O.C. Musicals with Director Bob Cline). Tina sang and won the award for Most Outstanding Vocal at the 6th Annual Omni Music & Actor Awards, honoring Academy Award Winner Lou Gossett Jr. in LA. She’s also a National Foundation for Advancement in the ARTS Merit Award Winner in Musical Theatre. Tina runs her own Social Marketing Business with Arbonne International. Visit: www.ChristinaHimaya.Arbonne.com. When out of quarantine, you can catch her at The Duplex Cabaret & Piano Bar in NYC Singing and Slinging. She'd like to thank Paulette for asking her to be a part of this wonderful cause. For Rocco Notarfrancesco, and Pam Ross. tinahimaya@gmail.com. 

Coach: Paulette Oliva

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