Food Mexico and Me Aug. 2015 | Page 55

Love story For both Daniel and Melissa their success has kept them busy since the end of “Siempre Tuya Acapulco.” Melissa is now appearing in the musical – ‘Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar (I Can’t Get Up Today) at the Teatro Aldama in México City. Since attending NYU to study theatre, this has been her passion. She also hosts the TV Azteca Show ‘Sin Rumbo Fijo’ which focuses on adventure tourism and gastronomy in México. Daniel released his first album at the end of 2014 entitled – ‘Quiero Decirte’ and stars in the musical ‘Mentira, el Musical’ at the Teatro México in México City. Daniel and Melissa shared their thoughts on life, happiness and the entertainment industry. www.mexico.is DANIEL: Melissa: • Always believe in yourself and • “Focus – Discipline - Believe keep your mind focused. If in Yourself” is a mantra you know it, you will make it. he continually repeats. Discouragement happens to • Eating healthy and living a everyone, don’t take it personal healthy lifestyle: Daniel watches and learn from those whose his sugar intake. One way opinions are important. Learn to do so is to substitute fresh whom to let into your inner circle. fruit for desserts. By adding • Sometimes you have to just egg whites, fruit, oatmeal love yourself – disconnect from and increasing his water your social media and find a passion or hobby. Connect intake, he is better prepared to those who love you. to face the rigors of his busy • Be careful about what you schedule. Along with a eat. For Melissa coming from healthy diet, getting 8 hours a family that was into healthy of sleep a day is crucial. eating has helped her to • In Daniel’s words – ‘Life has maintain her health even in the had more downs than ups, most stressful of circumstances. however, the downs gave me Make sure to eat plenty of fresh the strength and I have learned fruit, vegetables and one of her from them. See the light to favorites – blended drinks/shakes pass through the darkness.’ containing fresh ingredients. Special Edition 2015  Food Mexico and Me  55