Mayra Veronica, FHM's (http://FHMonline.com) favorite Latina diva, graces its cover this month as she prepares for what will be one of the hottest crossover albums of 2008. The photo spread, which was shot at Manhattan's historic Joseph Papp's Theater, is a perfect compliment to Mayra's intoxicating reputation as a voluptuous songstress.


Photographer Charlie Langella utilizes a sultry burlesque theme to highlight the classic sex appeal that has come to define Veronica as an artist.

"Mayra has the star quality found in very few artists today," says FHM Editor-in-Chief Scott Kritz. "We knew from our first photo shoot with Mayra back in 2003 that she was the type of artist who would evolve into a pop phenomenon. The degree of sexiness Mayra exudes in this photo shoot alone is nothing short of incredible."

In her FHM Online interview, Mayra explains how society's current perception of beautiful is one that embraces curvaceous women. "I'm happy to be in an era where we're bringing the curves back," says Mayra. "We're bringing sexy back!"

Mayra's Spanish album and, more specifically, her single "Mamma Mia" turned up the heat this summer all over Europe, particularly in Germany. But it's her upcoming English album -- which includes guest artists Pitbull, Akon and Snoop Dogg -- that truly has the industry buzzing.

Now having signed a multi-million dollar deal with CMG/Universal/Motown, Mayra is well on her way to conquering the U.S. pop charts.