User:Fitnita
Nita Marquez
Born "Juanita Lee Marquez" (May 30, 1973) is most notably recognized as Miss National Fitness 2008 by the National Physique Committee Spanning 15 years her competitive fitness career is a testament to Nita's commitment to goals and she hopes her example helps others. Alongside her fitness ambitions Nita also is a published author, actress and has appeared in numerous film roles and national television commercial campaigns. Nita is a poet at heart and has penned over 400 poems, she briefly focused her creative side towards a singing and songwriting career but in recent years has focused on her daughter's talent. Her song "Spirit of a Queen" has gotten rave reviews for being the single mothers anthem.
Personal Life
Born to Sandra Coleman and Carlos Marquez in Royal Oak Michigan, Nita is the only child of her parents' union, but enjoys a large extended family. Married in 1998 to Martin Wilson in Phoenix, Arizona, Nita and Martin have three children together, Bricia, Acacia and their son Quinn. Although divorced in 2006 they maintain close relation in respect to raising their children. In 2009 Nita moved her family to Southern California in pursuit of her dreams as a national spokesperson for fitness and actress/fitness model
Career/Fitness competitions
While Nita has earned her pro-card in the IFBB ranks she still continues to pursue her entrepreneurial endeavors mainly by being a physical trainer and offering her services as a spokeswoman for fitness at different venues across the country, most notably Nita gave a lecture about fitness to over 400 soldiers in the National Guard. Also Nita heads several budding projects, through WEE inc (Women Empowering Each other) she has championed the continuation of education for single mothers with a scholarship fund. NitasFitnessDirectives.com is a company started by Nita to promote the exposure of fitness and health into the mainstream media. Her career interests extend into marketing and branding consulting for startup businesses, as well as life-coaching and team building for companies who seek to capitalize on company camaraderie.
Fitness Competitions and Placement
- February 2010, Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Pro Result - 6th Overall -
- October 10th, 2009, Ft. Lauderdale FLA - Ft. Lauderdale Pro Cup Result - 3rd Routine, 5th Overall
- August 14-15, 2009 - US Pro Debut: Europa Supershow in Dallas, TX Result - 5th Routine/9th Overall
- October, 2008 IFBB World Championships, Barcelona, Spain Result - 7th Routine/11th Overall
- September, 2008 NPC Team Universe/Fitness Nationals Result - 1st
- June, 2008 NPC Jr Nationals, Chicago, IL Result - 2nd
- June, 2008 NPC South Texas Class San Ant, TX Result - 1st
- Aug. 2006 NPC Team Universe New York, NY Result - 7th
- July, 2006 NPC Jr. Nationals Chicago, IL Result - Injured
- Nov. 2005 NPC Nationals Atlanta, GA Result - 3rd
- Aug. 2005 NPC Team Universe New York, NY Result - 9th
- July, 2004 NPC USA Las Vegas, NV Result - 5th
- Nov. 2004 NPC Nationals Miami, FL Result - 4th short
- Aug. 2003 NPC Team Universe NY, NY Result - 2nd short
- July 2003 NPC USA's Las Vegas, NV Result - 3rd short
- Nov. 2001 NPC Nationals Atlanta, GA Result - 4th short
- July 2001 NPC USA's Las Vegas, NV Result - 5th short
- July 2001 NPC Arizonas Phoenix, AZ Result - 1st short
- May 2001 NPC Contra Costas Hayward, CA Result - 2nd
- Nov. 2000 NPC Nationals New York, NY Result - 10th
- Oct. 2000 NPC Sacramentos Sacramento, CA Result - 3rd
- July 1999 NPC USA's Santa Monica, CA Result - 5th
- July 1999 The Arizona state fitness and bodybuilding,Phoenix, AZ Result - 1st
- May 1999 NPC Contra Costas Hayward, CA Result - 2nd
- March 1999 NPC Natural Western USA Phoenix, AZ Result - 2nd
- Nov. 1998 NPC Southwestern Regionals Phoenix, AZ Result - 6th
Author
Published in 2008, Nita co-authored her book (Fit for Combat - When fitness is a matter of life or death) A template for customizing fitness programs that will help men and women lean out and sculpt their physique. Currently Nita is writing her second book as of yet untitled she states she wants to "pick up where her first book left off" and tackle the psychological back story of fitness/health in today's world. Also seeking to publish her book of poems which Nita describes as "Sometimes Dark" a lot of which are written about her personal trials in life and her thoughts in handling and overcoming the obstacles.
Film/Television/Radio
Nita's desire for creative expression inevitably lead her to pursue a broader audience, and film and television offered her just such an outlet. While discovering her most effective platform to launch from, Nita has produced, starred and been a supporting cast member in a few limited release films as well as national television commercials for companies such as Lifelock.
FILM
- MIDDLE MEN Featured Dir. George Gallo
- ACACIA JAYDE Lead Dir. Kenyon Grey
- DOILIE’S DINER Lead Dir. Michael Giannantonio
- THE WHISTLER Lead Dir. Kenyon Grey
- PURGATORY Featured Big Brain Productions
- STAR POWER Principal Dynamic Films
THEATER
- AS THE MOB GOES ROUND Principal Dir. Donna DeCarl
TELEVISION
- Personal Trainer/Nutritionist/Motivator Regular Guest FOX 10 News
- National Physique Committee Championship Performer Pay Per View Channel
- Channel 3 Morning News (Fitness Segment) (2) Featured Guest KTVK - Channel 3
- Arizona Midday Show Guest Fitness Instructor NBC
- In The Pump Room (2 Seasons) Featured Repetrope Productions
- Bilbo Baggs Fitness Fashion Featured Fitness Model NBC
- Top Five National Fitness Athlete (2) Featured Fox Sports Network
- A Fit Pregnancy Featured Guest KTVK – Channel 3
- Profile: Athlete/Businesswoman/Single Mother Featured Guest ABC
- Single Mothers’ Scholarship Fund Featured Guest Fox - 10
- Top Five National Fitness Athlete Featured The Travel Channel
COMMERCIALS
- Lifelock International National Campaign/TV/Radio/Online
- Urban Living
- Desert Kia/Budget Dealership
- Border Patrol Industrial
RADIO
- Power 92 FM The Morning Show Guest Ms. Fitness Arizona
- 93.3 KDKB Endorsement Sand Dollar Discovery
- 104.7 KISS FM Improvisational Spring Break at Lake Havasu
TRAINING
- D & D & Company Actors’ Workshops (Currently) Scene Study; Monologue Donna DeCarl
- On-Camera Commercials Dawn Reilly
- Phoenix Film Institute Film Acting Peter Stelzer Marla Finn