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Here's the basic facts about Rockell:
Name: Rachel Alexandra Mercaldo
Nickname: Rocky
How did you get the name Rockell? It's the funky side of Rachel.
Date of birth: March 4, 1977
Astrological sign: Pisces
Height: 5'4"
Place of birth: Port Jefferson, Long Island
Hair color: Brunette
Eye color: Green
Previous jobs: Clothing store in Staten Island
Childhood hero: Wonder Woman
Favorite sport: Gymnastics
Ideal man: Dark hair, bedroom eyes, medium build, charming, musically oriented, trustworthy and loving
How did you get a record deal?: Discovered singing along to a record in a bar
Dislikes: Using the Lord's name in vain, disrespect, peas.
Hobbies: Cooking, manicuring own nails, taking care of puppy
Pets: cream Pekinese named Melvin Alexander
Favorite type of music: r&b, dance
Favorite television show: "Days of Our Lives"
Favorite movie: "Seven"
Favorite food: creamed chipped beef on toast, clams, garlic crabs
Favorite snack: Doritos
Favorite drink: Mango slush, Root Beer
Favorite place: Anywhere by the beach
Person most like to meet: Sean Connery
Worst haircut: My mother once chopped 11 inches off my hair and I looked like a boy.
Singing since: First note at 4, on a regular basis at 6
Musical relatives: Father, mother, grandmother, cousins, aunt, uncle
Describe yourself: creative, appreciate things I have, love to learn, live to love, big heart
Most embarrassing moment: At 13, brother tickled me to death, peed on floor in front of family and friends.
Craziest thing ever done for love: Moved from Detroit to Philly in a matter of a week.
Favorite thing about Philadelphia: Living room views of the cityscape, the people
Favorite thing about Staten Island: My friends.
Favorite video game: Pandemonium 2, Bloody Roar
Biggest stress reliever: My Woobie (security blanket)
Body art and piercing: Tattoo of rose, belly button ring
Fear: being lonely
One wish: To be successful in anything that makes me happy.

And last but not least, a quote from Rockell:
"Sometimes in life, you just gotta go with your gut feeling and take a chance. Fortunately, this chance has given me the opportunity of a lifetime. I thank God everyday."

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