Denise Bella Vlasis as Madonna - Did you Know...

After getting quite a few letters asking Bella questions  (Non-Madonna related) we decided to post some basic things about Bella's life...

Things you may not read in all her interviews...

• Bella grew up in beautiful Laguna Beach

• Her parents are still the people she admires most

• Bella considers herself "one of the richest people in the world" when it comes to her family & her closest friends

The circle of life by Johnny G

 

Bella's Past Life  by Johnny G

• Bella took her first Kundalini yoga class at age 8

 

• Bella took her first job at age 9 (cutting fruit for the health food stand at the Sawdust Festival) she was too young to legally be hired-so she was "hid" in the back-and LOVED making her own cash

Mr. Blue by Bella V

• Some people have been known to call Bella "Snow White" for her un-canny way of communicating with the animals- here is her morning friend Mr. Blue for his regular visit 

• She also works with animal rescue and groups- This is her all time favorite animal friend Buddy Guy-His beautiful spirit lives on

Loooooooooooves Pin-Up Girls

 

• Got horrible grades in school (except dance & drama)

 

• Loves diverse music-Old School, Soul, Latin, Rock, Classical, World, and Funk

 

• Loves those willing to speak the truth even when it is "politically incorrect"

 

• She learned to play Congas from (then) boyfriend and studied the drums kit for 8 years- she tried to play violin as a kid but never quite got the hang of it  (she did it to please her favorite musician Grandfather)

• She also worked as the "booth girl" for Latin Percussion for 12 years

Bella The Gringa  by Johnny G

• Was a Cheer Leader in High School and (hated it)

 

• Danced on American Bandstand & Soul Train (preferred Soul Train)

 

• Has 1 older sister, 1 big brother, 2 amazing God Son's, 1 amazing Niece, and the best parents of all time

From left to right; Bella's big and wonderful brother Ted, brother-in-law Frans, Sister-in-law Kim, Sister Tina Marie, MAMA ROSA, Irby & Bella

• Met her soul mate on a fluke by crashing the wedding of manager Brian Setzer (Bella was madly in love with Brian when she was 20)

• Married her soul mate at 39 & is a very happy girl

• Spent the day after her wedding visiting the Buddhist Monks (and eating a great vegetarian meal) with Mom, Thierry & Anna Krista, Niece Victoria, Nettie, Tatiana, Frankie & Matt

 

• Believes in Angels

 

• Is known to be out spoken, passionate and opinionated- An Aries/Dragon with an ability to laugh at herself :)

• Looks forward to learning new things about life, people and herself-

• Favorite singer of all time