Choco Orta - Salsa
A native of Santurce, Puerto Rico, Virgen Milagros Orta Rodríguez, known as
Choco Orta for her beautiful "chocolate" colored skin, graduated with honors
from the University of Puerto Rico, earning a Bachelor's Degree in theater
education.
Orta started her career in show business in 1979, by performing comedy and
singing acts with renowned Puerto Rican actor Antonio Pantojas. She continued
her career with theatrical presentations, which included "The True Story of
Pedro Navaja, Vejigantes, and Las Bohemias", a play with a cast of seven
women.
As a dancer, Orta studied with several well-known Puerto Rican dance
instructors such as José "Junito" Betancourt, Sarita Ayala and Ita Medina. Her
vocal skills and training were perfected under the private supervision of
professors Fonseca and Darisabel Isales. Her knowledge of music theory and
solfeggio she accredits to her years of study at the Puerto Rican Conservatory
of Music. But it is her passion, her devotion and appreciation of
Afro-Caribbean percussion instruments and rhythms, which sets this
multi-talented artist apart from most other performers. She brilliantly
integrates exciting
conga
solos in her nightclub and concert performances, a thrill to watch "live".
