Australia-born dance-pop vocalist, actress, and songwriter Valeria's career breakthrough came in 2007 thanks to the television series Gossip Girl. After appearing in the 2003 film Just Married and frequently flying to Kyoto, Japan for a four-shows-a-night/six-days-a-week gig, she caught the attention of Interscope Records and music mogul Jimmy Iovine. Signed to the label, her first single was "Girl I Told Ya" with Paradiso Girls member Aria. The song was inspired by support from female fans, but with lyrics like "Daddy she's sleeping over" over a sexy, '80s-styled backing track, it became a massive hit in gay dance clubs. Valeria's debut album arrived in 2008. ~ David Jeffries