FLAVORS, FASHION AND FOOTBALL WIVES WITH MERCEDES NELSON

Mercedes Nelson is recently known for being a part of the original cast of Vh1's “Football Wives,” but this Suriname, South America native has managed to make a lasting impression on various forums. In 2004 and 2005, Mercedes first made her mark in the music industry as a member of Dame Four, a female group, signed with Universal Records. In 2007 Mercedes hosted the BET awards red carpet for Black Tree TV. She also interviewed the cast of the movie “The Mummy” as part of the Black Tree TV team. In 2009 & 2010, Mercedes played the lead in an independent movie "The Other Way" co-starring Scott Colomby & Jack Conley. The movie directed by Malcolm Abbey & produced by Calvin Van DerBeek will hit festivals in 2011. In 2010, Mercedes graduated Summa Cum-Laude from Woodbury University receiving awards for the highest scholastic achievement, outstanding achievement in research, and the certificate for academic excellence. She is pursuing her Master’s and Doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University. Mercedes is currently part of Elise Neal & The Assorted Flavors, whose recent performance was at the All Star Weekend in Phoenix, AZ. With her exotic looks, she is currently pursuing a career in modeling and acting. She is also developing her own Fashion Clothing Line: Merci-Belle. For more information about Mercedes Nelson, visit www.mercedesnelson.com or follow her on Twitter at @Justmercedes.