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.
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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.
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