| Erik's Bio |
| Full Name: Erik-Michael Estrada Birth Date: September 23, 1979 Astrological Sign: Libra/Virgo (cusp) Hometown: Bronx, New York Time of Birth: 3:00 AM Place of Birth: Bronxville, New York Family: Mom Micki; Step-Dad Mel; Biological Dad Reuben; Half-brother Fadian; Half-sister Florinda Pets: Dog (Lujack) Height: 6'0" Weight: 175 lbs. Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Former Elementary School: Glad Tidings Academy (Private) NY Former Middle School: Mt. St. Michael Academy (Private) NY Former High School: Melbourne HS (Public) FL Favorite Cologne: Polo Sport First Concert: Carmen (a contemporary Christian artist) In His Walkman: Steve Miller Band, Boyz II Men's Evolution Favorite Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons Favorite TV Channels: E!, MTV, and Comedy Central Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore Favorite Actor: Al Pacino Favorite Actress: Michelle Pfeiffer Favorite Foods: Sushi, his mom's vegetable lasagna, and cereal (especially Golden Grahams) Favorite Thing to do When He's not Working: Drive Boxers or Briefs?: Boxer Briefs In 15 Years, He Sees Himself: ...with O-Town "making hot records and selling out venues". Professional Role Models: Aerosmith Facts: He is a very social person and cannot live without his cell phone. The way to his heart is through his stomach. His favorite subjects in school were English Literature, Humanities, and Chorus. He is of 'Nuyorican' heritage; 'Nuyorcian' means that he is a Puerto Rican New Yorker (he considers himself Puerto Rican even though he is half Italian, which he can thank his Italian mother for). His bedroom is styled with model sailboats and an American flag over his bed. Quotes: "I like girls who look good! Just kidding." -- Erik "The last time we went along with what someone said, look at what happend!!!!" -- Erik "That's what you do . . . and you do it so well." -- Erik "Can I have a hug?" -- Erik "When my name was announced, it just overwhelmed me - I had tears in my eyes." -- Erik about when he was picked for the final five "He cried like THREE little girls" -- Erik about Trevor when he was picked for the final five "No, I am not going to get up. I am tired - let me sleep a little." -- Erik "I'm not a big person on going out all the time, but I seem to do it at all the wrong times." -- Erik "I have always enjoyed juggling, so I was thinking of taking my act on the road. Um, being a singing juggler . . . I am serious!" -- Erik on where he sees himself in 10 years "I think the future can only be positive if we make it that way." -- Erik "Actually, a lot of fantasies happen in dreams." -- Erik "I always thought I was on TV and that's probably why I acted the way I did." -- Erik when asked if he, while in high school, ever thought he would be on TV someday |
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