Ana Tigre celebrates her birthday today and like many competitors will have to do so without a Birthday cake. She’s currently prepping for the NPC JR. USA which will be held in Charleston, SC in a couple weeks. Ana tells me she will celebrate her birthday after that show. She recently shot with top fitness photographer, Terry Goodlad, and from the looks of the photos Ana is on track to looking her best at the show.
Photo Courtesy of Terry Goodlad - Bodysport.com ©TerryGoodlad
Check out more with Ana on Bodysport.com
My Italian is a little rusty but I’d like to wish a Donna bella di buon compleanno. Huh? I think it’s pretty close to saying, Happy Birthday to a beautiful woman. Why would I be attempting to say Happy Birthday in Italian? Well, Anna Laratta is 100% Italian and on Saturday night she celebrated her 40th Birthday complete with a number of authentic Italian treats. Anna’s husband, John who is also 100% Italian, invited a number of friends and family to their beautiful Denver home for a Birthday Bash.
The Laratta family after the 2007 Carla Sanchez Fitness Fiesta.Careful to coin this mother of four and top NPC figure competitor “Over the Hill”. She placed third in the B Class won and the 35+ B class at the 2007 NPC North Americans. Anna’s three daughters have lit up the Jr. Fitness stage at Carla Sanchez’s Fitness Fiesta year after year and don’t be surprised if you are reading about them in the years to come as top fitness competitors.
A number of top NPC competitors as well as a couple IFBB pros were in attendance to help celebrate her birthday. Carla Sanchez and her husband made an appearance with their growing baby boy. New mom Christine Pomponio-Pate and her husband showed up still glowing from the birth of their first child. Christine looks like she could step on stage this week if she wanted to, however she tells me her days are spent trying to sleep when not caring for her newborn. Jacqui Skibba, who will be hitting the national figure stage in a few weeks, made a showing with her hilarious husband. Liza Kampsta was looking great as she prepares for Jr. Nationals in June. Heather Locklear look-alike, Tanisha Harrison avoided the deserts as she prepares for the Master’s Figure competition in Pittsburgh.
Anna Laratta at the 2007 NPC USAs.Keep your eye out for Anna as she competes on the NPC national figure scene this year. She’s proof that at age is simply a number and you’re only as old as you want to feel.
She’s retired from the IFBB Figure stage but fans can count on seeing her in season two of American Gladiators. Val will be at the Arnold Classic this weekend for those in attendance, you’ll be able to see her there.
She might be a day older but that isn’t slowing down this IFBB figure/fitness rising star. Michele celebrated her birthday skiing with her son and a few friends. She tells me she had to pass on the Birthday cake as she is preparing for the NY Pro Fitness show in April. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELE!
Michele striking a pose at the 2007 Europa Super show.
One of my dear friends in the fitness industry, Tara Scotti is celebrating her birthday today. My super star friend is spending her special day with family.
In other Tara news… She’s been in contact with American Gladiator’s Senior Casting Directors and they love her so far. Will she be on the next season? We’ll have to wait and see. Those of you who will be in attendance at the ARNOLD CLASSIC may see her walking around the expo and checking out the figure competitions.
Happy Birthday Tara!
I’m a day late in sending Birthday wishes to one of the NPC’s top fitness competitors, my badd. HAPPY 28th Birthday to Alissa Carpio. Alissa spent the special day with her husband who was kind enough to bring her a delicious dark chocolate cake and some more athletic apparel. This celebration was more than just one of birthday wishes, it also marked the beginning of her competition season. Alissa will be competing in the 2008 NPC Pittsburgh, Jr USAs and Junior Nationals. She’ll be competing in fitness for all three shows. Keep your eye on her as she stands a great chance of becoming one of the newest IFBB pros.
A big birthday shout out to Amanda Jo Savell. Amanda hit the big 30 today and is spending the day in Texas taking it easy with family. AJ tells me she celebrated her birthday last weekend with close family and friends. Happy Birthday Amanda Jo!
Another IFBB pro celebrates her birthday today, figure competitor Krissy Chin. Krissy has been busy with a number of things in her life but recently told me she is on track and ready to make some noise in the figure ranks this year. Krissy is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet and she’s one helluva model too. You can stop by the ALRi booth at the Arnold and say hello. She’ll be there working away for a company that has great products.
Look for Krissy’s new web site early next month at www.krissychin.com. Happy Birthday Krissy!
