A Malaysian-born, Cuban-origin, Diva-Yatie has spent over 15 years in the UK pursuing education and career as well as managing a family. A graduate in BA (Hons), Dip. (Hons), MA in Architecture from London's University of Greenwich in 1995, she currently involves herself in freelance architectural work. Her creativity does not stop there, for it sways her into another direction; the entertainment world! She has been passionate about music and dance since the age of six. Trained in ballet, contemporary, swing, hip hop dancing from various schools and colleges, Yatie has played music and performed all over the world in capital cities such as Tokyo, London, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, Dubai etc.

Her Latin dancing started in Bar Madrid in London (1990), upon inspiration from and after being enthused by a 'Kaoma' dancer, Karina Rebello, from Brazil. Since then, Yatie has specialised in Salsa and Lambada, where over the years wonderful opportunities to perform and choreograph for many entertainment channels landed on her funky feet. These include TV series Coldfeet, Jose Malagena Music Video, Stonewall Concert at Royal Albert Hall, Michael Barrymore Latin Bonanza Show, BBC1 Question of Pops, BBC Radio 1, DFS advert, Granada Breeze, Granada Radio Breakfast show and many more. She now choreographs and teaches regularly at various venues in the UK.

With a certificate in Marketing & Management, she was assigned as an F&B Entertainment Manager at a reputable London hotel, the 'Holiday Villa', many clubs/venues throughout London/UK. She moved herself up the chart by immersing into entertainment, not just by dancing but also by spinning music! It was this passion for music that manufactured her deejaying skill. This took her into another level, playing as DJ/Promoter in many clubs throughout London including Equinox, Café De Paris, PONTINS, Bar Rumba, Bar Salsa, Thunderdrive, and many more. Now, as one of the UK top female DJs, 'DJ DivaYatie' devotes her time to playing an extensive variety of music including R&B and Hip-Hop, Garage & Dance, chart-toppers, Latin & World.

DJ DivaYatie moved to Manchester in 1998 and began working as a promoter/DJ at the legendary Copacabana. Since 1999, she has been the resident DJ/Promoter/Dance Instructor at Manchester's most prestigious Latin Club Havana. Marking a victory in her contribution to the Northwest's Latin scene, Yatie has just been invited to host a regular Salsa evening at Tiger Tiger, Manchester's most exclusive venue!

Awards & honours to Yatie include:
Bar Madrid Lambada Open Championships '95/96,
1st UK European Salsa Competition `98,
Winner Open Karaoke Competition Kiss100 Capital FM '93,
Best International Student IFLA `90,
Student's award 'Marble Arch Renovation Project `95.