Giselle Tavera Madera (born July 14, 1993), known professionally as Giselle Tavera, is a Dominican singer. Early life Tavera was born in Esperanza, Dominican Republic, and later immigrated to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at the age of seven. Tavera states that she grew up surrounded by Dominican and Mexican cultures. Career Tavera sings in both English and Spanish. Five of her songs were ranked on [[Billboard charts|Billboard'''s Tropical Airplay chart]]. Examples of her songs include a bachata version of "All I Want for Christmas Is You and a cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time". Her album Somos Más'' which has bilingual songs. In 2013, Tavera sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" for a Philadelphia Eagles game. In preparation for an album, Tavera recorded songs with Tito Nieves and Luis Vargas. At the 2017 Golden Latin Awards in Pennsylvania, Tavera performed a collection of bachata songs dedicated to Puerto Rican singer Sophy Hernández. Selected discography Awards and nominations |- | 2015 | Giselle Tavera | Tropical Female Artist (Premio Lo Nuestro 2015) | |- | 2017 | Giselle Tavera | Urban Batacha (Premio Latino Edición Urbana) | References 1993 births Living people American people of Dominican Republic descent American bachata musicians American women pop singers 21st-century Dominican Republic women singers Bachata musicians Hispanic and Latino American musicians Spanish-language singers of the United States People from Cherry Hill, New Jersey People from Valverde Province 21st-century American women singers 21st-century American singers Hispanic and Latino American women singers Women in Latin music