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Don Muna is most known for his role as Vicente Flores in the Muna Bros. directorial debut, Shiro's Head. Don has over a decade of professional experience in multi-media production, including song writing, music production, cinematography, and video editing. And just like his big brother Kel, Don is also an independent producer, writer and director, but above all considers himself to be a true advocate of the arts.

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Rayla Ferrara – Talent Box

April 24th, 2009 • Related • Filed Under

This week, Guamology meets the woman that puts the “Talent” in the “Box”, Rayla Ferarra as she talks about making a positive impact in our community as an entrepreneur and a mother. She also talks with us about what it takes to become a success in Guam’s local business scene and what tasks she performs to keep striving for a bigger and better Talent Box.

Rayla Ferarra – Part 1

Rayla Ferarra – Part 2

Rayla Ferarra – Part 3

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  1. Comment by 671cZAR on 24 April 2009:

    Rayla Rawks! haha Don, I knew you were gonna ask that question about her history of dancing. by far she was the baddest female dancer back when we used to dance. Congrats to Rayla and the Talent Box staff! tell Lito to stop complaining about not having starbucks back home lol

  2. Comment by Kel Muna on 24 April 2009:

    Great job, Rayla! Congratulations on the success of The Talent Box & thanks again for showing your support by comin’ out to “L.A’ or BUST”!

    I really enjoyed that you kept it real in the interview. It was very honest and fun.

    Also, I have to give props to the crews back in the day, like Brown and Proud, L.I.F.E. and Raggedy Boys. ;) Can anyone remember any others?

  3. Comment by RAYLA on 25 April 2009:

    Thanks Guys! Good Luck on the big TRIP…You guys without a doubt will Rock!

    Don: So any plans on a raggedy boy reunion..LMAO..Man, I knew I should’ve you let you guys sang which me…ha ha..

    Of course your missin an old school crew..Maja Flava!

  4. Comment by Myrn on 25 April 2009:

    AWESOME Job Ray!!! Dude lemme tell you all one thing..its all about the VISION that she dreams up everyday..the only way to succeed is GO HARD!!

    Keep the positive strong and nothing…NO ONE…can stand in the way of all the positive movements that The Talent Box will bring to this island and let alone offer to our hungry, striving, talented kids we are fortunate to cater to all over Guam!!

    I never go out without pluggin my GIRLS…

    “if you can rock it or wanna learn to rock it..whether YOUNG or YOUNG at HEART..give the THE TALENT BOX A CALL at 475-8269″

    your #1 fan…”Auntie MOWRAH”
    Myrn

  5. Comment by Jessica Joy on 25 April 2009:

    Rayla has always been an awesome dancer, pair that up with her business saviness and freakin’ outrageous personality and she’s destined for success. She’s proof that BIG dreams do come true!

    It’s great that the Talent Box offers the island has an additional outlet for our youth. They can definitely learn from Rayla and Dream BIG then turn around and acheive those dreams!

    You’ve come a long way, Rayl! I’m so proud of you!!

  6. Comment by Kat on 25 April 2009:

    Yah, SHE CAN DO IT!!! She still got them moves! U GO GIRL!!!

  7. Comment by Don Muna on 26 April 2009:

    Nah… Raggedy Boys have to chill cause the Jabawockeez might be scrrrd of us 30 somethings cuttin a rug … :)

  8. Comment by Chris T. on 26 April 2009:

    Haha! A Raggedy boys reunion….. M.F!……. What!!!!! That would be classic. Gettin everybody together again. Would be good seeing everyone too.

  9. Comment by RAYLA on 26 April 2009:

    Hey whose the guy the said I was the dancer from back in the day?
    Funny! are you a raggedy boy?

  10. Comment by trench on 26 April 2009:

    Raggedy boy reunion! haha… I remember my cousin Ed Lizama in that group! Good times! Was it Don or Kel who was into the hip hop scene back in the day?

  11. Comment by Michael Lujan Bevacqua on 26 April 2009:

    I won some free Hip Hop lessons from the Talent Box during the raffle at the Shiro’s Head fundraiser, but unfortunately Sumahi’s too young to use them. She’s still only two and the youngest that can take the classes is three.

    I guess I could use them for me, as anyone who was at the fundraiser on Tuesday saw, it would be nice if I worked on my dance moves.

  12. Comment by kayla on 26 April 2009:

    OH em GEEE
    auntie ray you loook so beautiful..

    BEEP BEEP BEEP to all the haters!<–wait can i put that?
    well anyways

    YOU DID GREAT ON THE INTERVIEW!

    no shout out to me??(wheres the love?)
    hehe jokes
    –kayla ‘izzle

  13. Comment by Tbox For Life :) on 26 April 2009:

    WooHoo!
    Auntie Rayla Rocks!
    U are the Best Auntie in the World.
    I look up to u my Queen.
    Lol.
    Love You Auntie Rayla :)

  14. Comment by Kel Muna on 26 April 2009:

    The Guamology tradition of answering your cell phone during the interview lives on! Thanks for keeping it alive, Rayla! (7:21 into the first part) ;)

  15. Comment by Kel Muna on 26 April 2009:

    Miget, it would be cool if you took the Hip-Hop dance lessons! Jayton was telling me that he witnessed you mosh on the floor! That’s bad-ass! And Trench, that would be Don – but I, too, have a fine appreciation for 90’s hip-hop and r&b! And country – Garth’s early years. Nevermind.

  16. Comment by danielle biacan on 27 April 2009:

    hey AUNTIE RAY!!
    UR da bomb.LOL..
    hehe. see YA laters..
    haha

    much love
    dani(;

  17. Comment by Michael Lujan Bevacqua on 27 April 2009:

    At first I was kind of sad that Freedom Fries played last, since it meant less people would probably see them. But once people started dancing to all that lovely Ska music, I was glad they went last. I was glad that BJ Cruz and Robert Underwood weren’t around to see me mosh.

  18. Comment by Geri Pinaula on 27 April 2009:

    Marv & I are so proud of you!!! You have come a long way with Talent Box. The best part is that it’s all about the KIDS!! You definitely have the MIDAS touch girl!!

    WE LOVE YOU!!

  19. Comment by Aris Argallon on 27 April 2009:

    What can I say about my Auntie Rayla…
    She’s super loud and I’m super proud!!!
    I’m not surprised with her success cuz she IS super talented and yep she IS a BAD@$$ dancer!!!
    And I can’t wait to learn new dance moves to bring back to Seattle, cuz my “Running Man” is outdated…

  20. Comment by anitra on 27 April 2009:

    I am so proud of you.

    Great interview. Aria was watching too. She kept saying, “Hi.” As if you could hear her. Now, she wants to type a comment to you…so okay Aria, type something for nina…

    abcdefgh

    Okay, Aria stopped at H. We are working on I.

    Keep dreaming big and taking risks. The girls and I love you for all your hard work. In no time at all, Aria will be attending Toddler Time, will be potty trained and know the alphabet, sign language, and everything that comes her way thanks to you and the great people at the Talent Box.

    Love you,
    Neech

  21. Comment by adrianna on 27 April 2009:

    Wow,auntie ray.
    Im so proud of you.
    You look so cute on the big screen.
    Someones a superstar!Haha!

    & that’s classic auntie ray,always having to answer her phone.
    No worries.Im the same way & i think you know that.

    I love you my CRAZY & WILD auntie.
    Keep it up.
    I know you wont let anything stop you.

  22. Comment by Jayton Okada on 27 April 2009:

    Hah, yeah Mike.

  23. Comment by Allejandrajoy on 28 April 2009:

    WHOOOOOO!!
    thats my nina!!!!

    NINA RAY YOUR THE BESTT!!!
    I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

    TalentBoxROCKS!!!!!!!

    side note:
    JOIN or HAVE YOU KIDS JOIN THE TALENTBOX!!!!!!

  24. Comment by Judy on 29 April 2009:

    FANTASTIC…I LOVED IT!!! Dream Big, work hard, don’t quit..words of wisdom…Did you say SLAVE DRIVER???hmmm…gotta give that one some thought..think of it as positive reinforcements.

    GO TALENT BOX!!!

  25. Comment by Vera on 29 April 2009:

    Great job Ray!

  26. Comment by 671cZAR on 1 May 2009:

    Rayla, never really met you back in the day. just knew who u were cos u were bad**s on the dancefloor. I danced with BnP, and used to kick it here in Seattle with Lynette E.
    Congrats and much more success in the future!
    Rayz

  27. Comment by RAYLA on 1 May 2009:

    Thanks for the props! so you know that crazy cuzn of mine..I think she “rubbed off” on me since she had my drivers license when she was sneaking in the clubs at 14…

    Cool, I didtn really know much peeps from BnP, but cool…

  28. Comment by ShaSha&&Nielle on 2 May 2009:

    YOYOYO SHA-hizzle and DANI-forizzle
    in dis house..well technically were at TBOX..
    you LOOK beAutifull.and dat was aBOMB interview
    SHOUT-OUT:
    TO dem HOmies at TBOX..
    YOYOYO..leave a comment it’ll be worth it lol.
    and Talent box is da bombest place to be..
    you can never be bored or juss sit down..
    its like the opposite of watchin paint dry or a snail race.
    well gotta jet
    LOVE YOU A.RAY.
    –izsha darian
    –dani delia

  29. Comment by Kevin on 21 May 2009:

    You wanna talk about back in the days?! I know about back in the days! Back before everything! I was there! Look at Rayla now:) I’m so happy for you that you got something that really is a part of YOU. It isn’t everyday people realize that what they love to do is the most rewarding act you should be doing. Why do anything else? Plus it makes you a little dough on the side and that’s all great but what you’re doing for the kids and the community is priceless. Keep it going and I wish you nothing but growth, success and love.

    Kev

    That would be cool if Pure P and Raggedy did a real quick show huh? Jabbawho? j/k

  30. Comment by hala on 10 June 2009:

    Raggedy Boy reunion? Oh maaaaaan! That would be GREAT!

    congrats to rayla and her talented kids at talent box!!!

  31. Comment by Don Muna on 11 June 2009:

    yes, congratulations to the t-box kids… they totally rocked it at the couture grand opening.

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