Maria Theresa Rodriguez was born on 1st November 1981 in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire to an English mother and Colombian father. With her parents not long after becoming separated, she lived with her mother and was raised in the small town of Alcester, Warwickshire. Her father was never far away living close by in Stratford-upon-Avon. From a very young age it was shown that Maria developed a strong passion for music and By the age of six her mother signed her up for piano tuition. Throughout her childhood she excelled musically, training with Stratford-Upon-Avon music center college learning Piano & violin. After 3 - 4 years however, she swapped out the four strings of the violin for six and at the age of 13, she got her 1st guitar. Over the years, this eventually lead to her becoming a singer-songwriter performing in the band (co founded with friend Leila A), Gundogs and more recently performing as solo artist "Meme Detroit" Whilst music was Maria's first love & passion she also enjoyed acting in theatre productions whilst growing up with Stratford-Upon-Avon music center college drama department and at the age of 14, she performed at The RSC Swan theatre in Bugsy Malone. She performed in her last theatre production at the age of 17. It wasn't until 2011 when the chance to play the role of a zombie in British feature film, Cockneys Vs Zombies unleashed and ignited a previously buried flame for acting. Maria Theresa Rodriguez is also a professional DJ, promoter/CEO of company SoulRock Central & SoulRock Central records and a qualified hair stylist. Show less «