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A trained ballet dancer, actor and singer, this Cuban-born Miami resident also holds a degree in psychology from Florida University. But don’t think for a second that Mayra is only known for her cerebral talents. Her unique face and ample curves have landed her in front of the camera for Univision’s Don Francisco Presenta, in ad campaigns for Nike, L’Oreal and Coca-Cola, and in her own bestselling calendar. “In Spanish, they say I’m ‘Angel Diablo’,” explains Mayra. “[I have] an angel’s face and a devil’s body… an innocent streak, but a body that is not that innocent-looking.”

Mayra’s debut appearance on our Top 99 comes after a busy 2006. Besides her modeling and TV appearances on Univision and in commercials, Mayra appeared in Frankie J’s "Pensando en Ti" music video and shot one of her own in support of her upcoming album. In fact, her first single, "Vengo Con To,” has already received a fair amount of airplay on Spanish radio stations. And though Mayra has been spotted throughout 2006 with Gil Dezer, a South Florida developer and business partner of Donald Trump, it's obvious that her No. 1 in the past year has been her fan base. This became clear when she was asked who she would like to thank for her appearance on the list: "Definitely AskMen.com for even giving me the chance to go on there and all the people that voted for me, they’re my support system. So, I thank them all and I’m really glad to have them in my life."

Sometime soon, you’ll be able to get your hands on Mayra in the privacy of your own home, as her likeness and voice are featured in the upcoming Def Jam 3 video game. Mayra is also said to be putting the final touches on her next album, with a worldwide promotional tour set to begin in February. "I don’t see it mellowing down anytime soon," Mayra comments on her 2007 schedule. "I’m just trying to take any minute I can to rest."Mayra will no doubt continue to appear on television and in magazines, too. As for her love life, she’s not saying much; though linked with the aforementioned Dezer and rapper Pitbull (who name-checks Mayra in a 2007 single), according to her website, she considers these men friends.

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88 Mayra Veronica