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"If you try, you might fail; but if you don't try you will definitely fail. So always -- Go for it! was the best advice I ever received."
-Wild Orchid
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| Chosen to record the theme song for Hope & Gloria, Wild Orchid have also seen success with "At Night I Pray" and "Talk to Me". |
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| These Guess? models are basically the equivalent of three wild flowers, ready to bloom into the music industry. |
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Renee Sandstrom (born in Massachusetts on February 15, 1974), Stefanie Ridel (born in California on May 17, 1973) and Stacy Ferguson (born in California on March 27, 1975) have known each other since they were little 8 and 9-year old girls in the entertainment industry. Stacy and Renee were cast in the television show Kids Incorporated, while Stefanie was also guest starring on TV shows like Blossom and Golden Girls.
Wild Orchid's start, however, began in 1990, when Renee Sandstrom and Stefanie Ridel met in their high school's drama department since they both had a taste for fame. What brought Renee and Stefanie together was their shared love of poetry and music.
Soon after they met, Renee and Stefanie decided to form a music group together. Initially, they called themselves New Rhythm Generation or NRG (energy). Stacy and Heather soon joined the group and the girls began searching for a record contract.
As they wrote their songs and recorded their first single entitled "Get Crazy - Work It", the girls also began coming up with choreographies for their music. Knowing full well that beauty and talent would go a long way, Renee, Stefanie and Stacy sent a portfolio of photographs out along with their demo tapes.
Without waiting around for a record company to call, the girls began performing and singing at nightclubs, charity functions, and even began hanging out at the local radio stations (where they even got to sing live).
In February 1991, the then NRG performed at a local LA nightclub for the first time. It was at this time that Heather decided that she wanted to return to college, in which case, the three girls began holding auditions to recruit a fourth member.
Micki Duran became the newest member of NRG and she had to endure many late nights of learning new lyrics and dance moves since they were set to perform at a large venue in a couple of months.
In July 1991, NRG performed to a sold out crowd at a BMI showcase and the audience embraced the group instantly. After this performance, however, the group began searching for a new manager and managers came pouring in for a chance.
Because their previous manager was making claims that he owned the rights to the group's name, the group decided to change it as soon as possible. By 1992, the girls had found their new manager, Marta Marrero, and a new name: Wild Orchid. |
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