• Vocalist • Model • Writer • Activist •
• Muse •
• Performer • Promoter • Welcome to the official Damiana Darkstar profile for VampireFreaks.com.
"Don't I know you from somewhere?" It's very possible! I've been photographed, filmed, recorded, painted, drawn, printed, quoted and toured around the US and UK numerous times over. I'm credited under several names and run the gamut as far as genre and versatility are concerned.
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Horror Punk aficionados will likely recognise me as Nurse Darkstar (or Nurse Damiana) from
Dr. Chud's X-Ward, Chud's most current project following his departure from The Misfits. I've also been seen wandering about with the likes of Sardonica, Blitzkid, The Independents and some others.
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Fans of bands such as
Android Lust and
I, Parasite may know me from gigs and events where they have played, as I have been working as a representative for the
DARKVISIONMEDIA label since 2003.
Anyone who happens to be fortunate enough to own the most recent CD released by Android Lust (entitled
"Devour, Rise and Take Flight") will have heard a sample of my voice on track #10. ;)
I've also tabled for
Ego Likeness on the odd occasion and have numerous other ties and affiliations within the Darkwave/Industrial circuit.
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I model professionally and have been doing so since childhood. I also have an extensive background in corporate spokesmodel work, so if you've been an avid attendee of concerts, sporting or club events in any major city, you may recognise me as a brand ambassador for something or other. Currently I am working as director for the New York division of
Food for Life Global, an international veg*n food relief charity which currently serves over 1,500,000 meals per day to underprivileged children all around the world. I also work as assistant to the international director of the main charity and I am the co-creator and ambassador for the new
Living Food for Life project.
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Some of the photos contained within this gallery may also seem familiar, as many of them have been used for various printed and web publications, others from movies as well as advertisements, public service announcements and other random footage from programs shown on television* and music video.
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I have also been the subject of various paintings, drawings and some comic book-related art.
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In addition to all of the above I also do quite a bit of writing, blogging and freelance work as an editor.
*Random fact: I have never actually seen any of the footage taken from televised media programs or newsclips as I do not own a television. Here's a brief rundown of details relating to the above: Musician; Classically trained vocalist with additional training on guitar and keys. Background in musical theatre, ensemble and solo performance. Current styles of interest include rock, jazz, synth/electro/industrial and the occasional classical project.
Dancer; Ballroom trained with experience in modern, jazz and also some bellydance.
Model/Muse; • Print •
• Film •
• Fine Art •
• Video •
• Trade Shows/Conventions •
• Hair •
• Jewellery •
• Promotional/Spokesperson •
• Occasional Runway •
Music Promoter; Representative for Dark Vision Media (Android Lust & I, Parasite) since 2003.
Art Collector & Promoter; Representative, booking agent and dealer for talented fine artists such as Nicolas Bréjat, Paul Komoda, Steven Archer as well as others. For examples of works in my collection and business dealings, please refer to the gallery section of this profile.
Writer/Editor; Creative and technical writing as well as copy editing. My professional background consists mostly of handling legal documentation, fact checking and editorial work for a nationally published corporate magazine. I am also an avid reader and am always interested in gaining more editorial assignments. Areas of interest include: biography, wellness and health, current world events and politics, history, environmental issues, spirituality/religion/the occult, animals, fine art and philosophy.
[Vegan] Raw foodist; Gourmet food preparation, personal chef and lifestyle coaching. I am currently positioned as ambassador for
Food for Life Global New York division's
Living Food for Life program, which is a raw/vegan food education and outreach project which also focuses on foraging and wildcrafting as part of the experience program.
Political Activist; Environmental and animal advocate/caretaker, nutritional educator and extremely outspoken adversary of
Codex Alimentarius.
Fixture in the NYC Darkwave & Horrorpunk scenes. Performer, promoter, overall active participant.
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Edgy, analytical, sometimes overly political… * * * * *
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