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2012 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"...a master
entertainer" |
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Corpus Christi
Caller-Times |
Corpus Christi, Texas |
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"...the
fully fabulous and un-PC
Jade Esteban Estrada." |
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Lingerie Unlaced |
Austin, Texas |
|
"...Jade Esteban
Estrada, who charms
local politicians and
celebrities in his
Glitter Political
and Being There
columns." |
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Plaza de Armas |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"His
singing was great." |
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San Antonio Express-News |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"Emcee Jade Esteban
Estrada held the crowd
from first to last
dressed all in black
with black platform
sneakers with polished
steel toe shields. His
pink feather boa
accented everything and
signaled his preferences
- about which he was
vocal throughout in a
series of hilarious
standup routines between
the dancers'
performances." |
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Tutto Theatre Company |
Austin, Texas |
|
"...a
fascinating piece by
Jade Esteban Estrada." |
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San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"Award-winning
local
singer/choreographer/columnist/comic
Jade Esteban Estrada..." |
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San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
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2011 |
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location |
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"Jade Esteban
Estrada's ICONS
series celebrates the
heretofore-secret
history of unsung and
legendary gay heroes
from Freddie Mercury to
valiant Stonewall
activist Sylvia Rae
Rivera. Each icon is
finely etched. Estrada
is a consummate
performer of 1,000
faces. ICONS I-IV
not only informs its
audience but also imbues
it with GLBTQ pride." |
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San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
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"...an illustrious
emcee." |
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Rockabilly Online |
Austin, Texas |
|
"...a
singer, comedian, actor
and all-around
entertainer. |
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Examiner |
Washington D.C. |
|
"...his
mostly white audience
laughed easily at his
antics." |
|
East
Oregonian |
Pendleton, Oregon |
|
"Victims
include a dominatrix
librarian, the entire
crowd at a Jade Esteban
Estrada concert, a bunch
of cops, hitman, ect....this
is way more fun than I
expected." |
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Fine Print Magazine |
USA |
|
"Jade is hilarious and
really knows how to get
a crowd riled up." |
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KENS 5 |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"Comedian/emcee
Jade Esteban Estrada was
funny, witty and
energetic..." |
|
San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"They even added a
colorful reporter, Jade
Esteban Estrada, to
provide that flair
reporting about the
candidates." |
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Concerned Citizens |
San Antonio, Texas |
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2010 |
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location |
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"...part
stand-up comedy, part
Broadway musical, all
glittery and gaylicious
indeed." |
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Austin Chronicle |
Austin, Texas |
|
"A
political pundit and
world-class
entertainer..." |
|
Rockabilly Online |
Austin, Texas |
|
"The ever-charming
Jade Esteban Estrada..." |
|
KOOP FM "OutCast Austin" |
Austin, Texas |
|
"Estrada has an
astute eye for
culturally relevant
material that imbues his
comedy with real-world
poignancy. He's also
just plain funny." |
|
Yakima Herald-Republic |
Yakima, Washington |
|
"...multitalented,
politically-charged, gay
Latino star." |
|
Yakima Herald-Republic |
Yakima, Washington |
|
"...charming local
raconteur and boa
enthusiast." |
|
San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"Knowing Estrada, the
shows will be anything
but typical standup." |
|
Yakima Herald- Republic |
Yakima, Washington |
|
"Jade Esteban Estrada
came to St. Louis with a
sweet one-man show..." |
|
St. Louis Post-Dispatch |
St. Louis, Missouri |
|
"Estrada is a modern
American renaissance
man." |
|
Vital Voice Magazine |
St. Louis, Missouri |
|
"International
homosexual Jade Esteban Estrada..." |
|
San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"...creative minds like
performer Jade Esteban
Estrada." |
|
San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
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2009 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"...homegrown
fabulosity." |
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San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
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"...a popular,
young actor and stand-up
comedian." |
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Austin
American-Statesman |
Austin, Texas |
|
"Local glam
icon..." |
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SocialMediaClub.com |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"With such well rounded
skills, we're beginning
to wonder if Jade is the
next Sammy Davis, Jr." |
|
San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
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2008 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"Wayne Harper and Ken
Slavin, watch your back.
Triple-threat comedian
Jade Esteban Estrada is
vying hard for the title
of Mr. Entertainment." |
|
San Antonio Express-News |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"Estrada's method
is particularly
interesting because he
uses
entertainment-education
in his shows. He uses
comedy to educate people
about HIV/AIDS. That
approach is appealing to
young people. The
audience is entertained
and at the same time
learning." |
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Kansas State Collegian |
Manhattan, Kansas |
|
"...dressed from
head to toe in
rainbow-colored feathers." |
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NPR |
USA |
|
"one
of the finest solo
theatre artists of the
21st century." |
|
Deseret News |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
|
"History through a
lullaby..." |
|
Salt Lake Tribune |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
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"...very
funny and
versatile...the
Mexican-American
performer can do just
about anything: sing,
dance, act and, of
course, make you laugh
with his wild yet
incisive humor." |
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San Antonio Express-News |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"...who sold out
Sunday night's screening
to cheer for Jade
Esteban Estrada..." |
|
San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"...a
Latin sensation." |
|
Lancaster Eagle Gazette |
Lancaster, Ohio |
|
"...a master
entertainer." |
|
210SA |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"...an
effervescent
entertainer...it
wouldn't be a
Tallahassee PrideFest
without Jade Esteban
Estrada, the 'Prince of
Pride.' |
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Tallahassee Democrat |
Tallahassee Florida |
|
"...you definitely
shouldn't miss is New
York-based solo
performer Jade Esteban
Estrada, who has made a
career of one-man shows
in which he plays
various historical gay
figures." |
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
Fort Worth, Texas |
|
"...he's
a multitalented
performer...we want to
hear him sing!" |
|
CBS Billings |
Billings, Montana |
|
"...an acclaimed solo
theatre artist." |
|
Yakima Herald-Republic |
Yakima, Washington |
|
"...his
three-part work has
amassed a number of
awards in
several gay and lesbian
theater festivals." |
|
Tulsa World |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|
"...a star
attraction." |
|
San Antonio Express-News |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"And,
because it can't be said
enough: that Estrada guy
seriously rocks the
bowler hat." |
|
Billings Gazette |
Billings, Montana |
|
"Jade Esteban
Estrada has no problem
portraying multiple
characters from multiple
generations - or eras." |
|
Yakima Herald-Republic |
Yakima, Washington |
|
"...a
one-man act sure to slap
the frown off your
face." |
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Tri-City Herald |
Kennewick, Washington |
|
"genuinely funny...one of the finest
solo theatre artists of
the 21st century." |
|
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Magazine |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|
"Jade Esteban
Estrada - not the shy
and retiring type." |
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The Vine |
AUSTRALIA |
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"...one of the finest
solo theatre artists of
the 21st century." |
|
Southwest Actors Guide |
USA |
|
"...a
cool show...a good bet
for the weekend." |
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Minneapolis Star-Tribune |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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2007 |
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location |
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"the first gay Latin
star..." |
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Asheville Citizen-Times |
Asheville, North
Carolina |
|
"Comedian Jade Esteban
Estrada has been
embraced by the lesbian
and gay community as
'the first gay Latin
star.'" |
|
Tampa Bay Times |
Tampa, Florida |
|
"The absolutely fabulous
Jade Esteban Estrada -
aka - 'America's Prince
of Pride,' is no
stranger to Tallahassee,
having delighted local
audiences on his
previous visits with his
vampy, campy one-person
shows." |
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Tallahassee Democrat |
Tallahassee, Florida |
|
"Jade Esteban Estrada is
a musician on a comedic
mission to enlighten the
masses." |
|
Tri-City Herald |
Kennewick, Washington |
|
"Jade Esteban Estrada is
not an icon by
accident..." |
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Notes from Hollywood |
Hollywood, California |
|
"Transforming from one
character to the next,
Estrada unravels a
multitude of stories,
songs and humorous
contradictions in
celebration of the
heartbeat of Latino
culture." |
|
Boise Weekly |
Boise, Idaho |
|
"...an acclaimed solo
theatre artist." |
|
Muncie Star Press |
Muncie, Indiana |
|
"A multitalented
entertainer...laughs
will roll in from
audience members..." |
|
Corpus Christi
Caller-Times |
Corpus Christi, Texas |
|
"A prominent and
controversial gay Latin
performer." |
|
Oklahoma Gazette |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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2006 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"The first gay Latin
star..." |
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The Advocate |
USA |
|
"...one of today's best
solo entertainers." |
|
Bowling Green News |
Bowling Green, Ohio |
|
"You'll laugh your butts
off when Jade Esteban
Estrada takes center
stage." |
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Out |
USA |
|
"America's Prince of
Pride..." |
|
Fredericksburg Free
Lance-Star |
Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|
"The first gay Latin
star..." |
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Omaha City Weekly |
Omaha, Nebraska |
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2005 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"Estrada is a drama
queen with a lesson
plan." |
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Knoxville Metro Pulse |
Knoxville, Tennessee |
|
"Without a doubt, the
best entertainment
dollars I spent this
year went to 'ICONS: The
Lesbian and Gay History
of the World, Vol. 1'
with Jade Esteban
Estrada." |
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Tampa Bay Gazette |
Tampa, Florida |
|
"Catch ICONS as soon as
you can, or you will
surely live to regret
it." |
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Curve |
USA |
|
"Estrada has valorous
appeal!" |
|
Austin
American-Statesman |
Austin, Texas |
|
"Brilliantly funny." |
|
Let's Go Austin |
Austin, Texas |
|
"El talentoso Jade
Esteban Estrada..." |
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WKRC-TV "Nuestro Rincon" |
Cincinnati, Ohio |
|
"Get your Latino party
on with triple threat
Jade Esteban Estrada and
his heavenly one-man
show..." |
|
Riverfront Times |
St. Louis, Missouri |
|
"An irreverent and
versatile
entertainer..." |
|
St. Louis Post-Dispatch |
St. Louis, Missouri |
|
"A very funny man, a
whirl of costume changes
and booty-shakin'
tunes..." |
|
Austin Chronicle |
Austin, Texas |
|
"Sure-fire
entertainment...Estrada
is the superman of queer
history!" |
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Point Blank Des Moines |
Des Moines, Iowa |
|
"Estrada proved to be a
candid, provocative and
insightful...the
renowned comedian is
raising eyebrows with
his one-man show..." |
|
Planet Weekly |
Jackson, Mississippi |
|
"Part history lesson,
part musical, part
politics and ALL
entertainment..." |
|
San Diego Daily
Transcript |
San Diego, California |
|
"Jade Esteban Estrada is
one of Texas' most
premium exports." |
|
San Diego Buzz |
San Diego, California |
|
"Be a Jadeite!" |
|
Tulsa World |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|
"Most performers would
be happy to have a
fraction of Jade Esteban
Estrada's career..." |
|
Louisville
Courier-Journal |
Louisville, Kentucky |
|
"Estrada is the master
of the one man as man
and woman show..." |
|
Riverfront Times |
St. Louis, Missouri |
|
"Estrada is a
chameleon...see for
yourself why this Latin
entertainer is receiving
so much praise from
critics all over the
world." |
|
San Antonio Current |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"Part history lesson,
part musical, part
politics and ALL
entertainment..." |
|
San Diego Daily
Transcript |
San Diego, California |
|
"...an actor,
singer and all-around
diva. Characters like
the sultry Sappho, the
wise Stein and the
flamboyant Wilde speak
to the audience from
their own respective
time periods, focusing
less on their sexuality
and more on their lives
and perspectives. It's
funny, stirring and even
educational. Estrada is
a bit of an icon
himself." |
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Houston Press |
Houston, Texas |
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2004 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"Estrada is
hilarious..." |
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Next Magazine |
New York, New York |
|
"A Halloween festival in
Greenwich Village with
be nothing without gay
stars like Jade Esteban
Estrada." |
|
OffBroadway.com |
New York, New York |
|
"A Latin singing
sensation in American
pop culture..." |
|
Omaha City Weekly |
Omaha, Nebraska |
|
"A highlight of the
festival is singer-actor
Jade Esteban Estrada..." |
|
The Advocate |
USA |
|
"Charming, funny and
irreverent..." |
|
Dallas Morning News |
Dallas, Texas |
|
"Estrada is a master
entertainer with a
message to convey." |
|
Richmond Times-Dispatch |
Richmond, Virginia |
|
"Estrada's bug-eyed
portrayal of Gertrude
Stein is brilliant..." |
|
Style Weekly |
Richmond, Virginia |
|
"A hot ticket!" |
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Go NYC Magazine |
New York, New York |
|
"Estrada has traveled
far and wide with his
much heralded musical
journeys..." |
|
Time Out New York |
New York, New York |
|
"Still recovering from
pride? Imagine how Jade
Esteban Estrada feels.
The singer-dancer-writer
(whew!) just completed
his 127th pride..." |
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HX |
New York, New York |
|
"Most recently known for
his popular appearances
on 'The Graham Norton
Effect,' Jade Esteban
Estrada is also known as
the 'first gay Latin
star'..." |
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Nuvo |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
|
"Cross dressing stand-up
Jade Esteban Estrada
talks designer footwear
while throwing fashion
into the mix..." |
|
New York Daily News |
New York, New York |
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2003 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"...the first gay Latin
star." |
|
St. Louis Post-Dispatch |
St. Louis, Missouri |
|
"Estrada picks up where
'Queer Eye' and 'Will
and Grace' leave off." |
|
Riverfront Times |
St. Louis, Missouri |
|
"There's multitasking
and then there's Jade
Esteban Estrada...he's a
one-man festival." |
|
Raleigh News and
Observer |
Raleigh, North Carolina |
|
"A huge hit in
Phoenix...where does he
get all that energy?" |
|
NBC Phoenix |
Phoenix, Arizona |
|
"Jade is the life of the
party!" |
|
Phoenix New Times |
Phoenix, Arizona |
|
"Sizzling...an
international star..." |
|
Arizona Republic |
Phoenix, Arizona |
|
"A Latin icon..." |
|
News 4 Jacksonville |
Jacksonville, Florida |
|
"The most exciting Latin
pop star ever to hit the
music scene." |
|
Florida Times-Union |
Jacksonville, Florida |
|
"A high-voltage
performance!" |
|
Talent in Motion
Magazine |
USA |
|
"America's Prince of
Pride..." |
|
NBC San Diego |
San Diego, California |
|
"A danged exciting
performer..." |
|
The Tennessean |
Nashville, Tennessee |
|
"Estrada's scorching
live show and music on
TV's 'The Shield' has
positioned him for a
Ricky Martin level
breakout." |
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Nashville Scene |
Nashville, Tennessee |
|
"Jade Esteban Estrada is
the biggest out Latin
pop star in the United
States..." |
|
Xtra! Magazine |
CANADA |
|
"This dazzling musician
is quickly rising to
become one of the most
historical figures in
American pop culture..." |
|
Talent in Motion
Magazine |
USA |
|
"El multifacito Jade
Esteban Estrada trae la
fiebre Tejana a la
ciudad de Nueva York." |
|
Noticias del Mundo |
USA |
|
"Don't mess with the
Estrada family..." |
|
WOR-AM "The Joey
Reynolds Show |
USA |
|
"Estrada's enthusiasm is
engaging..." |
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Off Off Broadway Review |
New York, New York |
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2002 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"...an
incredible...incredible
performer." |
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Homovisiones TV |
New York, New York |
|
"A Latin sensation..." |
|
HX |
New York, New York |
|
"Compelling...Estrada
displays such a
Broadway-caliber voice
that one yearns to hear
him sing the songs of
Arlen, Gershwin and the
songs that established
Barbara Streisand's
recording career." |
|
Columbus Dispatch |
Columbus, Ohio |
|
"Returning this year is
popular Latin pop artist
Jade Esteban Estrada,
who's as well known in
the pageant industry as
for his CDs." |
|
Independent Weekly |
Durham, North Carolina |
|
"For the third
consecutive year, La
Fiesta del Pueblo is
strengthened by the
appearance of Latin pop
star Jade Estrada..." |
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Raleigh Spectator |
Raleigh, North Carolina |
|
"...a 21st century Oscar
Wilde." |
|
Urban Latino TV |
USA |
|
"...an emerging Latin
star." |
|
Palm Beach Post |
Palm Beach, Florida |
|
"...an inevitable
success." |
|
Erik Estrada, actor |
Hollywood, California |
|
"Solid Jade." |
|
San Antonio Express-News |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"A hottie..." |
|
Minneapolis Star-Tribune |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|
"If the hype in the U.S.
is anything to go by,
Jennifer Lopez's crown
as the queen of Latin
music is under
threat...from a man!" |
|
Gay Times |
UK |
|
"Der blendend ausshende
sanger ist bereits der
dritte generation nach
Ricky Martin, Enrique
Iglesias und Marc
Anthony am start die
Latino Lover Front..." |
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Manner Aktuell |
GERMANY |
|
"All that achievement,
youth and good-looks -
if it doesn't make you
sigh and shake your head
in wonderment it
probably makes you ill." |
|
Tulsa World |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|
"Passionate and
sophisticated..." |
|
Fresno Bee |
Fresno, California |
|
"Jade Esteban Estrada
sjodheitt og sudraent a
svidi hin segin daga..." |
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Morgunbladid |
ICELAND |
|
"Amerikaneren Jade
Esteban Estrada og the
first gay Latin pop
star..." |
|
Berlingske Tidende |
DENMARK |
|
"...a showbiz messiah." |
|
San Antonio Express-News |
San Antonio, Texas |
|
"...a Latin gay icon." |
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Copenhagen Post |
DENMARK |
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2001 |
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media outlet |
location |
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"...incredible." |
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Richmond Times-Dispatch |
Richmond, Virginia |
|
"Jade Esteban Estrada is
one of the most exciting
Latin pop artists ever
to emerge in the music
industry..." |
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Genre |
USA |
|
"Estrada should
definitely feel like
he's king of the world." |
|
Cybersocket |
USA |
|
"Estrada has the
infectious golden voice
and pop presence to
easily rival his
more mainstream Latino
contemporaries." |
|
Torso |
USA |
|
"He has booties shakin'
all over the U.S. and
Britain..." |
|
Mandate |
USA |
|
"...a new queer rock
star to worship." |
|
Instinct |
USA |
|
"Watch out, Ricky!
There's a new Latin
sensation in town!" |
|
Ritmo Beat |
USA |
|
"Estrada is ready to
take on the world." |
|
Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
Fort Worth, Texas |
|
"...fiery talents." |
|
Central Pennsylvania
Magazine |
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|
"Estrada gets the beat
going..." |
|
Atlanta
Journal-Constitution |
Atlanta, Georgia |
|
"A talented man truly on
his way to the top." |
|
The Advocate |
USA |
|
"The first out Latin
music star..." |
|
Gay Times |
UK |
|
"Hier schon maleine
emphfehlung fur die
nachste CSD party: Jade
Esteban Estrada! |
|
Les Press |
GERMANY |
|
"Estrada is poised to
become the first gay
Latin star..." |
|
Brainerd Daily Dispatch |
Brainerd, Minnesota |
|
"Energetic and
sizzling...the diva of
Latin pop..." |
|
Genre |
USA |
|
"Estrada excels..." |
|
Hero |
USA |
|
"Estrada was eye
candy..." |
|
Charlotte Observer |
Charlotte, North
Carolina |
|
"Estrada is flash,
sequins and
Stonewall..." |
|
Cedar Rapids Gazette |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|
"The Latin singer that
made us proud..." |
|
Deon |
GREECE |
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2000 |
|
media outlet |
location |
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"...the first gay Latin
star." |
|
Out |
USA |
|
"...the hottest rising
star on the Latin music
scene!" |
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NBC Billings "Good
Morning Montana |
Billings, Montana |
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"The reigning prince of
pageantry..." |
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Billings Gazette |
Billings, Montana |
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"Estrada immediately
followed with a spirited
version of the
'Star-Spangled Banner'
which brought down the
house." |
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New York Amsterdam News |
New York, New York |
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"This young star is
rising and destined for
greatness." |
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Syracuse Post-Standard |
Syracuse, New York |
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"One of the biggest
stars of the Latin music
scene..." |
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Riverfront Times |
St. Louis, Missouri |
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"...a smokin' act." |
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Savannah Morning News |
Savannah, Georgia |
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1999 |
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"It's not a novelty to
see Jade Esteban Estrada
perform at famous beauty
pageants around the
world. His successful
Canadian debut at Miss
Mundo Latino
International last July
was phenomenal." |
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El Mundo Latino News |
CANADA |
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"...a sexy, Latin
crooner." |
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HX |
New York, New York |
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"With Latin music
getting its biggest
boost ever, it's no
surprise that our tribe
has a few rising stars
of its own - meet Jade
Esteban Estrada." |
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HX |
New York, New York |
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"Jade Esteban Estrada
jams!" |
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Latin Style |
USA |
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"...ritmo pegajoso!" |
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El Universal |
COLOMBIA |
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"...one of the biggest
stars of the Latin pop
scene." |
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Riverfront Times |
St. Louis, Missouri |
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1998 |
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"Making a full circle
comeback to the Spanish
language pop world,
Estrada is a much
south-after artist on
the concert stage in the
United States and
Mexico." |
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San Angelo
Standard-Times |
San Angelo, Texas |
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