Already a massive star in her native Costa Rica—plus six Grammy Award nominations, a No. 1 dance single, and performances as a featured vocalist on tours with Ricky Martin and Sergio Mendes under her belt—singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Debi Nova is ready to make her mark on the rest of the world with the upcoming Decca release of her debut album Luna Nueva. The album is an electrifying combination of irresistible Latin rhythms and potent pop smarts that showcases this vivacious artist’s considerable musical gifts (she plays piano, guitar, bass, and more) as well as her rich Latina heritage. It’s a genre-defying blend that anyone can enjoy, whether they’re Anglo or Latino, young or old, or straight or gay, and proof positive that pop music really is a universal language.

1. Most expensive thing you have ever bought?
A Piano

2. Follow or Lead?
Lead

3. Ever been in a castle?
No.

4. Favorite childhood toy:
A little stuffed rabbit

5. Can you open your eyes underwater:
No

6. It bothers me when____
They use excess packaging in products

7. Lucky number?
33

8. Today or Tomorrow?
Today

9. What is the one food you could never give up?
Chocolate

10. Any plans on touring, if so when?
Yes. Summer 2010