Maria Teresa Runge

Born in Philippines and raised in Germany, Maria is fluent in three languages. At an early age, she learnt that the answer to overcome adversity is to work hard and always strive for knowledge. She has owned and operated a company that used to sell semi-conductors both in the U.S. and overseas. Some of her own sales have exceeded the $100,000 mark. Her talent is not limited to only this, as she is also an accomplished chef who has cooked for a few high-end restaurants in the past. She is the proud mother of two sons. Her elder son is in the U.S. Army and proudly serving his country; while, the younger one is a true champion who has received accolades for his high grades in middle school in Florida. Talking about a very special talent Maria is blessed with her beautiful singing voice. With her charming voice, she has won one or probably two contests, locally. Even with her ability to speak three languages and her singing voice, she continues to remain humble and grounded.