Born Dec. 18, 1980
Christina Aguilera is an Ecuadorean-American recording artist, entrepreneur, and actress. She first appeared on national television as a contestant on Star Search in 1990. Christina then went on to star in the Disney Channel TV series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993-1994. After recording “Reflection,” the theme song for the Disney animated film Mulan, Aguilera signed with RCA Records. She hit stardom following her debut album, Christina Aguilera. After gaining worldwide success, Christina soon took creative control of her second studio album, Stripped (2002). Christina made her feature film debut in the musical Burlesque (2010) and has successfully released several fragrance lines.
Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias and Shakira are just some of the Latin artists that have successfully crossed over into the English language market, paving the way for the many musicians who dream of stardom on U.S. soil.
But the reverse has become increasingly popular, with singers switching to Spanish after hitting the big time. Check out some of the performers that have fine-tuned their voices in español—capturing a whole new legion of listeners in the process.
— Ricky Martin's twins, Matteo & Valentino may be getting a new brother in the near future. According to TVyNovelas.com, Ricky is thinking of adopting a child from Mexico.
— Ricky's not the only one who's got babies on the brain. Roselyn Sanchez (Rush Hour 2, Without a Trace), ...
— Boardwalk Empire star, Paz de la Huerta tripped, ripped her dress and fell into a gutter at a Golden Globes after-party Sunday night and the whole ordeal was caught on video.
— After being ignored by all of the major award shows, Javier Bardem received a...
Eva Longoria returns to the red carpet looking fierce, Sofia Vergara finds a dress that shows off her amazing curves and Jennifer Lopez uses her good judgment in choosing a gorgeous dress at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards on January 16 in Beverly Hills.
We've seen the first two episodes of American Idol season 10, and we're happy to report that new AI judge, Jennifer Lopez doesn't disappoint. She's all of the things that people are saying she is: swift, sassy, compassionate, tough when she needs to be, and right on the money when it comes to spotting America's next big superstars.
Watching La Lopez do her thing behind the judge's table got us thinking about other Latin TV judges who have her sass-meets-class attitude. Here are a few of...
— It looks like Fergie wont be the only Latina performing at this year’s Super Bowl. According to Hitfix, Christina Aguilera may be singing the National Anthem at this year’s game on February 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
— One person who definitely won't be signing at this year’s game is Modern Family...
Even though they were born and raised in the States, these Latino celebrities aren’t afraid to let loose in the mother tongue. It may not be perfect, but they all get A’s for effort.
— On Saturday, proud mama Nicole Richie threw a star-studded birthday bash for her daughter Harlow Madden (who turns 3 on Tuesday) at the Treehouse Social Club in Beverly Hills. Jessica Alba attended the birthday party with her husband Cash Warren and their 2- and-a-half-...
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