disney movie Charm is nominated for three Oscars this weekend, including Best Animated Feature. The film was an instant hit with viewers, and the songs from the film’s soundtrack immediately went viral on social media.
The singer Adassa, 35, plays Dolores Madrigal in charm, one of the many cousins of the main character Mirabel. Known for her trademark shriek, Dolores may seem quiet, but she can hear everything.
A singer who has toured and performed with singers like Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Ciara, and Missy Elliott, Adassa is no stranger to taking care of her body and voice, though she says preparing to voice an animated character couldn’t be more different than singing and dancing on stage.
Adassa recently sat down with women’s health talk about all things physical aptitude, wellness and nutrition. Here’s the full breakdown of his fitness philosophy, from the training tip Kevin Hart taught him to the dessert she always saves space for:
Take resistance bands with her on the go.
Adassa’s exercise routine should be easily altered, as she often travels to attend performances and other events. She looks for workouts that are quick and don’t rely on heavy equipment, so she can do them when she feels like her body needs to move.
She keeps resistance bands in your leg bag and upper body workouts: “I feel like you can get a really nice, well-rounded, well-toned workout on the go,” she says. Plus, they’re portable—even if you show up until 3:00 a.m., you can grab a band or two and start a sweat session in just a few minutes.
For a quick glute and lower abs workout, Adassa pulls a resistance band over her thighs and steps to the side as she squats down. She says that she first learned the move from actor Kevin Hart. “I was like, ‘I’m going to take that and I’m going to do it.’ And now I’m on it,” she explains. She’ll do a few reps just before going onstage during a show or while she’s waiting at a convention.
And, Adassa is all about cardio.
After each interview (yes, including this one), Adassa takes a few minutes to do some jumping jacks. “It makes my whole system feel like it’s coming to life,” she says, adding that she loves the way the movement helps activate muscles and circulation. If you wear heels, all the better, so you can tone your calves too, she says WH.
In the gym, the treadmill He helps her prepare for performances. Adassa vocalizes as she walks or runs to increase her stamina and strengthen her lungs. She says the exercise is perfect to help stabilize her core and get her body used to moving in odd ways while still delivering precise performance.
Hydration is also key.
Of course, all that movement requires *a lot* of water to keep Adassa hydrous. She tries to drink at least three liters of water a day, sometimes a gallon if she works out hard on top of her already busy schedule. Life Coco coconut water is another favorite, she says. Adassa adds that when she is hydrated, she notices a big difference in her skin and mental health. Her mood lifts, her brain fog clears, and she’s ready to face whatever comes next.
Adassa chooses foods that help protect her vocal health.
she eats mostly plant Based Diet, which means getting enough protein is critical. Hummus and beans are staples, though he sometimes eats chicken. She is also a big fan of kale salads topped with tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers, or Greek salads with lots of feta cheese on top.
And I could eat fresh mangoes and papayas all day, every day. Adassa also loves to cook, especially arepas (Mom Julieta Madrigal’s specialty in the movies). Beyond Beef is a favorite ingredient, and the vegan chorizo is the perfect filling for the arepa, she says.
When it comes to her vocal health, Adassa looks for foods that will improve her voice. Green apples are great for snacking on in the studio because they help produce a clearer sound, she explains. And although she loves cheese (especially fried cheese), you won’t eat anything before a performance, as dairy creates extra mucus that can affect your performance. After that, nothing is off limits!
adasa she says she’s not a big fan of sweets, but loves Oikos peach or berry flavored yogurt topped with a drizzle of honey for dessert. She’s also a fan of the occasional sweet drink, like Coca-Cola when she needs an energy boost or goya malt when you crave sugar. Your perfect ending to a perfect meal? Flan, always!
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Contracting COVID-19 took a huge toll on her voice and her body.
Two months before they kicked her out charm, adassa had COVID-19—then got sick again when she booked the part. She had to start from scratch, relying on Ka’Chava protein shakes to fuel her body. “That was the only thing I could eat to stay alive because my body just wasn’t processing the food,” she says. Women’s health.
Ka’Chava It’s gluten-free and packed with antioxidants, and the chocolate flavor is her favorite because it doesn’t leave an aftertaste.
But the experience also helped prepare her to play Dolores in the film. Adassa had done voiceover work before, though she quickly discovered that the animation is completely different. She had to learn to act while only moving her upper body, not her feet, so that her voice could still be picked up by the microphone.
On charm, Dolores Madrigal is soft-spoken, mostly whispering or chatting softly with the other characters, in addition to her trademark shriek. Adassa had had a lot of practice speaking quietly to her children when she was sick, since she didn’t have the energy to raise her voice. She found it easy to go back to those tones in the studio.
“Sometimes tragedies can lead you down the path you’re supposed to be on,” he says of the experience. As for his future in animation? “There are many projects to come that I will be able to do in that area because now I love it.”
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