Caracas, Venezuela born singer, songwriter, producer, singing professionally since a teenager in the late 60s, María Fernanda Márquez (also appears as María Fernanda) has been compared to the likes of Edith Piaf and Nina Simone. She has also been a radio host in Caracas. In 1971, she started a duo named Vitas & Mafe with Vytas Brenner, and in 1985 with Frank Harris.