Rating: NNNNN
WHO: Amanda Martinez, singer/ composer, radio host and actor
WHEN: Thursday noon
WHERE: Bloor and Christie
CLOTHING: “I got my dress in Montreal. The necklace I’m wearing as a bracelet is from the Beadery ($300, 446A Queen West, 416-703-4668). The earring came from Mexico City. My orange necklace and scarf were gifts from percussionist Rosendo Leon and his wife, Maria Elena. The wide ring on my right hand is a friendship ring shared by my sister Michelle and our friend Veronica. My bag was found in Chinatown in NYC. The strappy sandals are from Winners ($25, 110 Bloor West, 416-920-0193, and others). I get my makeup done by Jody Daye ( www.jodydaye.com).” HAIR: “Carla at Haartek Salon (68 Scollard, 416-964-2666.”
MY STYLE: “Latin lover of all things.”
INTO: “Camping and taking walks on the beach with my boyfriend, Drew Birston lattes and good girl talks on College shopping for interesting ingredients in Kensington Market babysitting my friend Danielle’s son Gideon eating dark organic chocolate my debut album, Sola, and the tons of shows I’ve lined up – check out my website at www.amandamartinez.ca for all the details my radio show, Cafe Latino, on Jazz FM91, Saturdays 4 to 6 pm. I play you the best in Latin tunes.”