His greatest hits about romance and longing have endured throughout Latin America, including the songs "Celia," "How I Miss You, My Love" ("Cómo Te Extraño Mi Amor") and "Ask Me for the Moon ...

But Celia always dreamed of being a writer. That’s why she started her own lifestyle magazine in first grade. That publication folded, but it didn’t deter her from pursuing journalism.

Celia Mendoza is a six-time Emmy-nominated journalist with more than 15 years of experience in commercial and government broadcasting. She is the recipient of VOA’s Gold Medal for her coverage ...