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Jennifer Lopez Profile |
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Birth Date: July 24, 1969
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Birth Place: The Bronx, New York, USA
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Birth Name: Jennifer Lynn Lopez
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Height: 5'6"
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Biography |
Jennifer Lopez was born in New York City, on July 24, 1970.
The daughter of David, a computer programmer, and Guadalupe,
a kindergarten teacher, the young Lopez always dreamed of
becoming a performer.
With talents in singing and dancing, Jennifer began
performing in stage musicals, dancing in a European tour of
Golden Musicals of Broadway, a Japanese tour of
Synchronicity, and local productions of Oklahoma and Jesus
Christ Superstar.
jennifer lopez in living color
The young girl from the Bronx would finally become more
recognized when she was cast as one of the "Fly Girl"
dancers on FOX's In Living Color. What Lopez was really
itching to do was act, but she stuck around on In Living
Color for a short while, following producer Keenan Ivory
Wayans' advice. Jim Carrey was not the only star in the
making on In Living Color; Miss Lopez was yet to arrive on
the scene.
Jennifer's "Fly Girl" role led to more roles on the small
screen. She landed a recurring role on FOX's short-lived
series South Central after one of her Color co-workers
referred her to her South Central writer and producer
husband.
Although the show did not last very long, Jennifer was seen
on television again, this time as "Melinda Lopez" in the
made-for-TV movie, Second Chances. Her portrayal of the part
was so impressive that big-league producer Aaron Spelling
wanted to continue the role on another one of his series,
Malibu Shores. After appearing in a mere few episodes,
Jennifer refused to develop the deal further (the show was
axed anyhow), with the hopes of taking her talents to the
silver screen.
jennifer becomes a tv nurse
One more made-for-TV role can be seen on Jennifer's resume;
Rosie the nurse, in the 1993 movie Nurses on the Line: The
Crash of Flight 7. Her role in the 1995 film Mi Familia,
about the lives of Mexican immigrants in Los Angeles from
the 1930s to today, was the role which showed filmmakers
that this Latin beauty was serious about acting.
One year later, Jennifer co-starred with Robin Williams in
the box-office disaster Jack, beating out Ashley Judd for
the role. In her next film role, riding the Money Train with
Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, she was the only one to
receive positive reviews in a film that may have well tipped
off the tracks.
Having already worked with Jennifer in the
critically-acclaimed Mi Familia, Gregory Nava asked Lopez to
audition for his 1997 biopic on the slain Tejano singer,
Selena. After an intense auditioning process, Jennifer won
the role that would make her a star.
j.lo hits it big with selena
That same year, Ojani Noa (her boyfriend at the time)
publicly proposed to Jennifer at the wrap party for Selena.
Their marriage lasted less than year.
Meanwhile, 1997 marked a full year for Jennifer, with film
roles in U Turn, Anaconda and Blood and Wine. The following
year, she co-starred with George Clooney in Out of Sight,
playing U.S. Marshall Karen Sisco. This was the role that
made Jennifer an A-list actress, beating out other A-list
actresses for the role in the process. Her next project was
as an animated ant in the DreamWorks feature Antz, also with
Sharon Stone.
Not only is Jennifer the only Latin actress in history to
demand a $1 million salary, but she also released an album
entitled On the 6, which went platinum and spawned such hits
as "If You Had My Love" and "Waiting For Tonight."
After a role in the sci-fi flick The Cell in 2000, Jennifer
returned to the music scene with her megasuccessful
sophomore album, J.Lo, in February 2001. While the album
title (and probably P. Diddy's pet name for Jennifer) stuck,
the album itself claimed the No. 1 spot on the charts on the
strength of the first single, "Love Don't Cost A Thing."
j.lo becomes wedding planner
Jennifer also made history as the first female artist to
have a No. 1 album and movie in the same week, as seen when
The Wedding Planner debuted at No. 1 and had audiences
rushing to see J.Lo in the starring role.
While her relationship with P. Diddy, formerly known as Sean
"Puffy" Combs, fizzled (and he stood trial for gun
possession and bribery charges after an incident in December
1999), J.Lo was seen in the arms of an unknown new man, Cris
Judd. The couple met in January on the set of her "Love
Don't Cost A Thing" video, as Judd is one of the featured
dancers in the video.
Jennifer has also enjoyed the success of the singles "Play"
and "I'm Real" (both an original and remix version with Ja
Rule) off J.Lo, and as if she hasn't dominated enough
fields, she also released her own fashion company in 2001 --
Sweetface Fashion Company -- designed for all her fellow
full-figured sisters, and she has two frangrances attached
to her name: Glow (which resulted in a lawsuit filed by Glow
Industries claiming trademark infringement) and Still.
j.lo's awards & men
Often the subject of media tabloid stories and jokes,
Jennifer is known for her romantic relationships, her
revealing style (as seen in a certain Versace dress at the
Grammys and a see-through Valentino gown at the Oscars), and
allegedly insuring her prized possession -- her behind --
with a $1 billion policy (a rumor she dispels).
Jennifer has received many awards, including a Blockbuster
Entertainment Award nomination for Best Actress in Anaconda
(1997), a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in
a Comedy or Musical for Selena, and an MTV Movie Award
nomination for Best Actress for Selena.
In 1999, she won the VH1/Vogue Fashion Award for Most
Fashionable Female Artist. She also received a Latin Grammy
nomination and won the Billboard Latin Award for a duet she
did with Marc Anthony ("No Me Ames"), as well as the MTV
Video Music Award for Best Dance Video, for "Waiting For
Tonight," in 2000.
Named Female Entertainer of the Year by ALMA in 2000 and
topping the list of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World
thanks to FHM magazine, Jennifer Lopez went on to receive
even more accolades.
In 2001, after dating her back-up dancer Cris Judd for less
than eight months, the couple married in September 2001 only
to divorce less than a year later. The settlement cost her
$15 million.
In 2002, Jennifer won a World Music Award for World's
Best-Selling Latin Female Artist, an MTV Video Music Award
for Best Hip-Hop Video ("I'm Real" featuring Ja Rule), a
VH1/Vogue Fashion Award for Most Influential Artist, and an
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female.
j.lo becomes bennifer
2002 is also the year when the term Bennifer was coined.
Actor Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, who met on the set of
the movie Gigli, began dating seriously.
Unfortunately, although Jennifer won an American Music Award
for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist in 2003, all the
celebrations came to a halt when Jennifer's movie, Gigli
(2003), hit theaters worldwide and received unanimous
negative reviews.
After a highly-publicized romance (Affleck is even featured
in her "Jenny From The Block" video, off her This Is Me...
Then album) that made the cover of every tabloid on a
virtual weekly basis, the couple ended their engagement in
February 2004.
On the film front, Jennifer appeared in a small role in
Kevin Smith's Jersey Girl (2004), starring Affleck, as well
as Shall We Dance (2004), with Richard Gere. In 2005, she
can add An Unfinished Life and Monster-in-Law to her resume.
You can also check out Lopez in the DVD/EP The Reel Me,
which features 17 music videos and remixed hits and was
released in 2003.
the new jennifer
On June 5, 2004, Jennifer Lopez made headlines again, this
time because she and Latin pop singer Marc Anthony exchanged
vows in a "surprise" wedding. Although rumors of the
nuptials were circulating, fans were still stunned to hear
that J.Lo is on her third marriage.
At the 2005 Grammy awards, Jennifer and Marc performed
together for the first time as husband and wife. It was
perfect timing, as J.Lo's fourth studio album, Rebirth, hit
stores on March 1, 2005. The first single, "Get Right," is
making its way up the charts.
She is also enjoying a commercial "rebirth" with her latest
fashion line, Sweet Face. J.Lo is also starring with Beyonce
and Becks in a martial arts-inspired Pepsi commercial called
Samurai. |
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Other
Information |
Father David Lopez is a computer specialist at Guardian
Insurance in NYC.
Dated musician 'Sean 'P. Diddy Combs' . [1999-2001]
Sisters are Linda López and Leslie Lopez.
Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful
People in the World. [1997]
Her parents are from Puerto Rico.
At the movie wrap party for Selena (1997), on October 28
1996 in San Antonio, the star played an unexpected love
scene when her boyfriend Ojani Noa grabbed a microphone and
proposed to her in the middle of the dance floor, presenting
her with a large marquis-cut diamond ring. She said, "Yes."
She was one of the "Fly Girls" dancers on the TV comedy
series "In Living Color" (1990).
In the gyms they called her "La Guitarra" because her body
curved like a guitar.
In her Bronx neighborhood they call her "The Supernova."
She moved to Manhattan to learn how to dance and used to
sleep in the studio where she was practicing.
Rumored to have her body insured for $1 billion, and had her
rear protected with a $300 million policy. [December 1999]
Lopez and boyfriend musician 'Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' were
arrested in connection with a nightclub shooting. Police
found them with a stolen gun. The charges against Lopez were
dropped, but the charges against Combs stayed. He was
eventually tried and acquitted. [December 1999]
Lopez worked with Janet Jackson in her videos and on her
tours, and can be seen in the video for "That's The Way Love
Goes".
Grew up in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. It was from
this neighborhood that she took the local "6" train to get
to her auditions in Manhattan, as well as the inspiration of
her debut album "On the 6".
Mother is a schoolteacher in Westchester County, New York.
Voted #1 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list. [2001]
She and boyfriend Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs announced that they
had ended their relationship. [February 14, 2001]
Is the highest paid Latina(o) actress to date for her
performance in The Wedding Planner (2001). She was paid $1
million for her role in Selena (1997). [2001]
First actress to have a movie (The Wedding Planner (2001))
and a music album hit number one in the same week.
Met her husband, Cris Judd, while filming the music video
for her single "Love Don't Cost A Thing". The two were
married in a small ceremony (about 170 guests) at a home in
a Los Angeles suburb officiated by attorney Barry Hirsch.
Judd is a dancer and choreographer.
Is the only woman to have been voted the sexiest woman in
the world twice in FHM.
Named one of E!'s "top 20 entertainers of 2001".
Voted the #1 best female body in "Celebrity Bodies" (UK)
magazine. [October 2001]
She once hosted "Saturday Night Live" (1975) and appeared in
a sketch as a singer for the USO who performs for soldiers
during WWII. After the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, she did
this for real, performing in a USO concert at an American
Air Force base in Germany.
Debut album went 6 x platinum.
Attended Baruch College in New York.
Ranked #76 in Premiere's 2002 annual Power 100 List.
Opened a new Cuban restaurant called Madre's in Pasadena,
California.
Has relocated to Miami Beach after purchasing an estate
there worth $9.1 million. Her neighbors on both sides of the
house are Robin Gibb and Barry Gibb, and singer Ricky Martin
lives eight blocks away. [May 2002]
Was ranked 1st of the 100 Sexiest Women by FHM Taiwan
(2001).
Came in at #5 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American
edition. She had come in first in the 2000 & 2001 editions
of the poll. [June 2002]
Grew up on Blackrock Avenue in the Bronx.
Released her third album, "This is Me... Then," on November
26th 2002. The first single from the album was the song
"Jenny from the Block." Another track, "Baby I Love You!",
borrows heavily from the melody of John Barry's theme for
Midnight Cowboy (1969). Barry gets co-composer credit.
Engaged to Ben Affleck. [October 2002]
Was the first Latina actress to be paid $1 million for a
movie role (Selena (1997)).
Ranked #47 in Premiere's 2003 annual Power 100 List. Had
ranked #76 in 2002.
Does not drink alcohol.
Voted the 4th Sexiest Female Movie Star in the Australian
Empire Magazine September 2002.
Her ex-husband Cris Judd and ex-fiancee Ben Affleck share
the same birthday. Ben is 3 years younger.
Ranked #5 in Maxim's Hot 100 List 2003, behind Charlie's
Angels: Full Throttle (2003) stars Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu,
& Cameron Diaz, and Kristanna Loken, Shania Twain, and
top-ranked Christina Aguilera.
Ranked #5 on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2003 list,
behind only Alyssa Milano, Carmen Electra, Britney Spears,
and Halle Berry.
Ranked #4 in the "Loveliest Latin Ladies" section of Stuff's
125 Sexiest Women of the Year 2003, along with Shakira,
Salma Hayek, Daisy Fuentes, Roselyn Sanchez, Penélope Cruz,
Eva Mendes, Sofía Vergara, Lana Parrilla, Marieh Delfino,
and Sissi.
20 January 2004: Ended engagement to Ben Affleck.
Struggles to converse in Spanish, even though she was raised
by Puerto Rican immigrants.
Wrote the song "Dear Ben" about her fiancee Ben Affleck and
how much she loved him.
After four unsuccessful previous nominations, she won the
worst actress Razzie for Gigli (2003).
Wears a size 6 shoe.
Her mother won a $2.4-million jackpot at the Borgata Casino
in Atlantic City, New Jersey in April 2004.
Grew up blocks away from actor, Mills Pierre, where they
both took classes at Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
Sister Linda López is an Entertainment Correspondent for WB
Network Channel 11 News in New York.
Secretly married Marc Anthony on June 5th 2004; all the
guests were invited to a "afternoon party", and they were
never told that they were going to a wedding.
Both her parents are of European ancestry.
Stated in interviews during her engagement to Ben Affleck
that once married, she would go by the name Jennifer Affleck
both privately and professionally. This never came-to-be as
she and Affleck broke off their engagement in January 2004.
2004 Honoree for the Noche de Niños Gala (Childrens Hospital
Los Angeles)
Her new perfume is called "Still" and is the second perfume
she has released with her first being "Glow"
Ranked #2 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the
World" (2002).
She was named one of People magazine's Fifty Most Beautiful
People for 1997
Owns a home in Old Westbury - Long Island, New York.
Years before they married (or even became a couple), she and
Marc Anthony sang a song together called "No Me Ames" which
appeared on her album "On the 6"
Her favorite film is Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
There was some controversy around her fashion line "Sweetface"
due to the excessive use of fur for the clothes. Members of
PETA protested against her and famous PETA member Heather
Mills stormed with some reporters into Jennifer's office in
New York and expected an explanation from Jennifer, but the
singer wasn't there. Mills then left a DVD in Lopez' office,
which shows how brutally animals are murdered just to get
their fur. Mills was then asked to leave by Lopez'
assistant. [September 2005]
Wore a Vera Wang gown to her June 2004 wedding to Marc
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