More of this Feature "2 FAST 2 FURIOUS" PREMIERE COVERAGE: • Paul Walker ('Brian O'Conner') and Tyrese ('Roman Pearce') • Ludacris ('Tej'] and Cole Hauser ('Carter Verone') • Eva Mendes ('Monica') and Amaury Nolasco ('Orange Julius') • James Remar ('Agent Markham') and Edward Finlay ('Agent Dunn') SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUESTS: • Marc Blucas ("The Alamo") • AJ Johnson ("Baby Boy") • Christopher Titus ("Titus") MORE INFORMATION ON "2 FAST 2 FURIOUS": • "2 Fast 2 Furious" Premiere Photo Gallery • "2 Fast 2 Furious" Photo Gallery • "2 Fast 2 Furious" News, Trailer, and Websites • "2 Fast 2 Furious" Credits

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TAWNY

What brings you out to the premiere of "2 Fast 2 Furious?"
I'm really excited to see Paul Walker (laughing).

Were you a fan of the first movie?
I loved the first movie, it was awesome. I'm very excited.

How do you describe your style of singing?
Actually I'm doing a lot of very, very hardcore R&B. But I'm a little white girl so I'm hoping that might be a good little niche for me. I'm excited about what the future has in store.

Is there any singer you model yourself after?
I love Mariah Carey's voice. Typical answer - who doesn't say that?

What's happening in the studio right now?
I'm working on my first album right now. It's a lot of work but I'm having a great time doing it. I'm writing my own music and I'm working with different producers so it's a lot of fun.

How long have you been singing?
I've been singing professionally for about 10 years, but I've been singing since I was 4. I'm 17 now.

How did you get into singing?
Actually my mom was into it when she was younger. She wasn't a singer; she was an actress and a model. One day we did a duet in church together. She was like, “Do you want to do this?” and I was like, “Sure.” It just kind of grew [from there]. I was never forced into it. It was my own decision; it was something I always wanted.

And getting back to the "2 Fast 2 Furious" theme: Being 17, do you have your license yet?
Yes, I do.

Do you drive fast?
Yes, I've gotten a ticket already. I'm a fast driver (laughing).

Houston at the World Premiere of "2 Fast 2 Furious"
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