NAME: Amber Anissa Strauser

BIRTHDATE: January 2, 1981

ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn

BIRTHPLACE: Mishawaka, Indiana, but I grew up in the suburbs outside of Dallas, Texas.

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts…aka Arts Magnet which was very similar to “Fame”

COLLEGE ATTENDED: Southern Methodist University where I was studying Pre- Med, but after 3 semesters I pursued my dance career.

CAREER GOAL: Performer on Broadway.

LIFETIME GOAL: Utilizing my talents to bring happiness and healthiness to others around the globe.

MARITAL STATUS: Single

PETS: Boonie pup named Roxie whom I rescued off Saipan and she lives with my Dad in Indiana. Boonie cat named Picasso whom I also rescued off Saipan

HOBBIES: Watching movies, reading, shopping, sleeping and perfecting my crafts.

FAVORITE TV SHOW: Music videos on MTV, BET, VH1

FAVORITE MOVIE: Sandlot

FAVORITE ACTOR & ACTRESS: Sarah Jessica Parker and Fred Astaire-a triple threat back in the day.

FAVORITE SONG: Paula Abdul’s “Cold Hearted Snake”

FAVORITE MEAL: Peanut butter & Jelly Sandwich

FAVORITE COLOR: Forest Green

FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC: Blues

FAVORITE SPORT: Football

FAVORITE PERFUME: Qelques Fleurs

FAVORITE TIME OF DAY: Anytime when sleep is involved.

FAVORITE CITY: Anthwerp, Belgium

FAVORITE THING TO DRINK? WATER and Fruit Smoothies

FAVORITE RESTAURANT? Gypsy Cafe

FAVORITE CANDY? Skittles

FAVORITE DESSERT? Cheesecake

FAVORITE SEASON? Summer

FAVORITE STORE TO SHOP? Victoria Secrets

CHILDHOOD LUNCHBOX: Good ole paper sack.

CHILDHOOD NICK NAME: Pernerganooza, Scott, Ambrosia, Ber

FAVORITE CEREAL: Honey Nut Cheerios

HERO: U.S. Troops

IF YOU COULD BE ANYONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Oprah, she continues to strive to better mankind and succeeds!

IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WHOLE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Antarctica since I’ve already stepped foot on the other 6 continents.

BIGGEST MISTAKE: Turning down the opportunity to go on tour with Jessica Simpson for college.

I'M HAPPIEST WHEN: I am performing which allows my audience to go to a happy place and forget life’s trials and tribulations.

I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO: Do flips.

A REALLY GREAT EVENING TO ME IS: Watching movies and eating great food!

IF I COULD CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT MYSELF IT WOULD BE: Self acceptance.

PEOPLE WHO KNEW ME IN HIGH SCHOOL THOUGHT I WAS: Going to make it in the entertainment world, and so far so good!

THE BEST ADVICE I COULD GIVE: Do whatever makes you happy no matter the cost, sacrifice, difficulty, isolation…make it happen.

THE BEST ADVICE I WAS GIVEN: Know your self worth and continue to up your value.

MY LAST MEAL WOULD BE: Mexican food.

MY TRADEMARK _EXPRESSION: “You are fierce!” “Work!” “Right!” “What!”

MY WORST HABIT IS: Tanning

MY BEST ASSET IS: My determination to attain my goals.

BEHIND MY BACK, PEOPLE SAY: “She’s hot and nice, friendly, and cool as hell!”

GUESTS AT MY FANTASY DINNER PARTY: Friends and family from all over the globe.

I WISH I COULD SING LIKE: Mariah Carey

IF I HAD A DIFFERENT JOB, I'D BE: Oceanographer or Astronaut

I COLLECT: Anything Elmo and unique picture frames

MY IDEAL VACATION IS: Sitting at home and doing absolutely nothing; big change since I am always traveling.

MY IDEAL DATE: Helicopter ride to Hawaii where a candlelit dinner awaits on the beach. After dinner, jet to NYC to see a matinee Broadway show.

CHARACTERISTICS YOU ADMIRE THE MOST IN A PERSON? Humor, honesty, loyalty, intelligence, determination, etiquette

CHARACTERISTICS YOU DISLIKE THE MOST IN A PERSON? Dishonesty, lack of manners, low self esteem, unhealthiness, unhygienic