Vida Guerra, FHM’s 2003 Girl of the Year, was born in Havana, Cuba. At age
five Vida and her family escaped their country and arrived off the coast of
Costa Rica. While anticipating her arrival to the United States Vida would keep
herself busy by writing poems to her brother and practicing her English by
reading short stories. During this period Vida recalls discovering family values
and morals through all the struggles her parents had to endure in order to
provide their family with a better life. Music had an overwhelming influence on
Vida. As she grew older her vision became quite clear that she wanted to dance,
act and sing. Vida’s career launched when she sent in a photo to FHM Magazine
for their amateur contest. That is when everything exploded for the Cuban born
Latina raised in New Jersey.
In December 2002, Vida Guerra slammed onto the scene and into newsstands with
overwhelming responses from fans all over the world. FHM executives began to
scramble and wanted more photo shoots for their upcoming issues. An
unprecedented 70 percent of reader mail was dedicated to Vida.
It was clear Vida Guerra was anything but an ‘average’ girl. She quickly established
herself as one of the most exciting females in the modeling industry. Vida
credits hard work and a solid foundation between family and friends for her
amazing rise in the industry. Vida has been featured in numerous magazines,
music videos and most recently on the Dave Chappelle Show and an Independent
Film titled ‘Fake Preacher’ directed by Juney Smith
Top 25 Celebrity Buzz in March 2006 :
1. T.I.
2. Lil’ Kim
3. Channing Tatum
4. Angelina Jolie
5. Vida Guerra
6. Elena Anaya
7. Chris Brown
8. The Pussycat Dolls
9. Lindsay Lohan
10. Il Divo
11. Scarlett Johansson
12. Daniel Radcliffe
13. Christina Milian
14. Fall Out Boy
15. Rihanna
16. Birdman
17. Chamillionaire
18. Alessandra Ambrosio
19. Carmen Electra
20. Carrie Underwood
21. Chad Michael Murray
22. Vida Guerra
23. Adriana Lima
24. Lil’ Romeo
