Geburtsdatum:23. September 1979

Geburtsort:Bronx/ New York

Größe:1, 78 m


Erik, an energetic "Nuyorican" with a baby face, was born and raised in New York City. He loves to write songs, he has studied voice for four years. Although he was raised by his Italian mother and his stepfather, he proudly declares that Puerto Rican culture runs through his soul. Erik is very close to his mother and admits that his stepfather has been a great dad to him. Erik looks forward to meeting a girl who loves music as much as he does.

Schon gewusst?
Erik ist der Eitelste bei O-Town und Spaßmacher der Band. Sein schlimmstes Erlebnis war dr Tod seiner Oma. Wenn Zeit ist, spielt er Fußball oder Baseball und fährt mit seinem roten BMW durch die Gegend. Der Solo-Boy steht total auf Rachel von S Club 7 und schaut bei Girls zuerst auf Augen, Mund und Haare. Wenn er verliebt ist, telefoniert er stundenlang und macht sich Gedanken, wie er sein Traumgirl überraschen kann. Von One-Night-Stands hält er überhaupt nichts. Eriks Vorbild sind seine Eleter Micki und Mel.

Q and A...
Q: How would someone who really knows you describe your best traits?
A: I love to learn. I'm a sponge. I'm too giving.

Q: How would someone who really knows you describe your worst traits?
A: I'm a dreamer. I play too many practical jokes on people.

Q: Describe your most embarassing moment in life.
A: I went on a school trip to a swimming pool and wore white shorts - 'nuff said.

Q: Describe your fantasy date.
A: Dating someone who loves music as much as me. Eating in a cafe in Rome, where art comes to life.

Q: Who is the most important person in your life right now?
A: My grandmother. She's really sick. She had a very close hand in raising me. It was only me and her most of the time, until my mother remarried.

Q: Describe a major event or issue that's affected your familly.
A: There are a lot, but the most influential was my parents move to Florida.

Q: What is your greatest fear?
A: Losing my loved ones without them knowing I love them.

Q: If you had Aladdin's Lamp and three wishes, what would they be?
A: 1. My parents health remain great and they live a full life before they depart. 2. To perform on stage and bring forth beautiful music for people's enjoyment. 3. Throw all the thoughts of war out of the heads of everyone. Q: If you are chosen as one of the 8 finalists, how will you feel about working with others knowing that you are in competition with one another?
A: BRING IT ON! I'll feed off the competition.

Q: So, was your mom a fan of "C.H.I.P.s," and who was your favorite, Ponch or John?
A: No she wasn't. John was my favorite because my name wasn't John (just kidding)!

Q: What was the first concert you attended, and who did you go with?
A: Carmen, (a contemporary Christian artist) my parents and my church.

Q: What CD is in your walkman right now, and what is your favorite cut off the album?
A: Evolution (Boy II Men) "Can you stand the rain?" Acapella.

Q: If you attended the MTV Music Video Awards, which artist would you want to meet most and why?
A: Aerosmith, they have maintained longevity and a creative edge through the years.

Q: You claim you "love to learn", so what was your favorite subject in school and why?
A: English literature and humanities, but most of all chorus (for obvious reasons).

Q: What do you consider a perfect night out in your hometown of New York City?
A: Playing handball in the morning, taking the train downtown to go shopping and to grab a slice of pizza.

Q: What about your "Nuyorican" heritage are you most proud of?
A: Being able to relate to two very proud races- Puerto Rican and new yoke.

Q: If you could have one home-cooked meal delivered to you when you go on tour…what would that meal be and who would have cooked it?
A: My Mom's vegetable lasagna.

Q: What electronic items (i.e. palm pilot, cell phone, video games, etc.) could you not live without and why?
A: Cell phone - I'm too much of a social person and I need to talk to my mom.

Q: If you looked back on all your old girlfriends, what one thing did they all have in common?
A: A genuine attitude and the ability to look so cute all the time!

Q: When did you know performing is what you wanted to do for the rest of your life? (Was it an elementary school play, making your mom laugh at the dinner table, etc.)
A: When I started singing in church around the age of 7. People would come up to me crying and hugging me and saying my voice touched them.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
A: In O-Town making hot records and selling out venues.