Birth name : Jennifer Lynn Lopez
Also known as J.Lo
Born : July 24, 1969 (1969-07-24) (age 40)
Origin The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Genres Pop, R&B, hip hop, dance-pop, Latin pop
Occupations : Actress, singer-songwriter,
record producer, dancer, fashion designer,
television producer, model, choreographer,
entrepreneur, Miami Dolphins part-owner
Years active 1986–present (acting)
1997–present (singing)
Labels Epic (1999–2010)
Def Jam (2010–present)
Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969[1]), often nicknamed J.Lo, is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, fashion designer and television producer. She is the richest person of Latin American descent in Hollywood according to Forbes, and the most influential Hispanic entertainer in the U.S. according to People en Español's list of "100 Most Influential Hispanics".[2] She parlayed her media fame into a fashion line and various perfumes with her celebrity endorsement. Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Lopez advocates human rights, vaccinations and is a supporter of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. She subsequently ventured into acting and gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller Money Train. Lopez's first leading role was in the biographical film Selena (1997), in which she earned an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress. She earned her second ALMA Award for her performance in the 1998 film Out of Sight. She then starred in the romantic comedies such as The Wedding Planner (2001) and Maid in Manhattan (2002). Lopez had bigger commercial successes with Shall We Dance? (2004) and Monster-in-Law (2005).
