Jennifer Lopez her life In depth

Jennifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1969, in the Bronx, New York.
She was raised by her Puerto Rican parents Guadalupe Rodríguez and David Lopez.
JLo grew up with her two sisters named Lynda Lopez and Leslie Lopez.
At the age of five, Jennifer Lopez began taking singing and dancing lessons.

Jennifer Lopez parents always taught them how important work ethic and being able to speak English was. They also encouraged their three daughters to put on performances at home.

While she was in school she was in many sports like gymnastics, ran track on a national level, and was a member of the school's softball team.
Her senior year of high school she found out about a film that was looking for teenage girls for small roles. She auditioned in My Little Girl in the year 1986, Jennifer got the role of Myra. After she finished her role in the movie she realized she wanted to become a famous movie star.

She decided to tell her parents about her dream career and her parents said it was stupid because "No latino did that" so when she was old enough she decided to move out of her parents house and move to her own apartment in Manhattan.

Jennifer Lopez was on her own, she was hired for the chorus in a Golden Musicals of Broadway, although she was singing and doing what she likes she was unhappy with the role because she was the only member of the chorus that didn't have a solo.
JLo was a backup dancer for the New Kids on the Block in 1991 and performed with them at the 18th Annual American Music Awards.

Jennifer also got the role of a Fly Girl dancer on the television program "In Living Color." In the video above you will be able to see her in the minutes 2:21-2:30. She was a backup dancer for artist Janet Jackson.

Here are some movies and TV shows she was in during 1993-1997...

Jennifer Lopez first professional acting gig was in 1993 in the drama film "Lost in the Wild"

In 1993 JLo was in "Second Chances"

Later on in 1995 she received her first major big screen role in "Gregory Nava's My Family" playing young Maria

In November 1995, Jennifer Lopez starred in "Money Train" as a New York City transit cops

In August 1996 Jennifer had a role in the comedy "Jack"

and finally In February 1997, JLo got in the the neo-noir thriller "Blood and Wine".

March of 1997 she got the biggest role ever. Jennifer got the stamp of approval from Selena's family to play the role in the movie.

Playing Selena inspired Jennifer to become a singer, JLo manager then sent the song, titled "Vivir Sin Ti" (Living without You), to Sony Music Entertainment's, who showed an interest in her singing. The head of the label Tommy Mottola, suggested to her that she should sing in English instead.

In April 1997, Jennifer Lopez starred in the horror film "Anaconda", Then in October she got a role in The crime film "U Turn", In June Jennifer Lopez starred in "Out of Sight", JLo won rave reviews for her performance in the movie "Out of sight" , she even provided the voice of Azteca in the computer-animated film "Antz" in October 1998.

In 1998 Jennifer Lopez only won 1 award in the "ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film"

"On the 6" is the debut studio album by Jennifer Lopez. It was released on June 1, 1999, by the Work Group. Jennifer Lopez's single "If You Had My Love"n was released in May 1999, JLo became the first artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 with a debut single then four months later Britney Spears did the same.
"Waiting for Tonight" is the third single from "On the 6", is widely considered to be Lopez's best song. By the end of 1999, Jennifer Lopez became a pop star and film star.

Jennifer Lopez won 2 awards in 1999 " Glamour Woman of the year" and "ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film in a Crossover Role"

On February 23, 2000 Jennifer went to the red carpet of the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, she wore an exotic green Versace silk chiffon dress. The dress had a low cut neck that extended several inches below her navel. The dress caused controversy and media attention.
Jennifer Lopez returned to the big screen in August 2000, starring in the psychological thriller "The Cell."

In the year 2000 JLo won 7 awards in "ALMA Award for Female Entertainer of the Year", "MTV Video Music Award for Best Electronic Video", "ALMA Award for Outstanding Music Video Performers", "Kids' Choice Award for Favorite New Artist", "ALMA Award for Female Entertainer of the Year", "MTV Europe Music Award for Best R&B", and "ALMA Award for Outstanding Music Video Performers."

Jennifer Lopez decided to change her image as she began to develop into a "sex symbol." She changed her stage name to J.Lo which is a nickname she was given by her fans.
During the same week she finished her second album, her romantic comedy "The Wedding Planner" came out and it made her the first woman to have a number one film and album simultaneously in the United States.

"Love Don't Cost a Thing", reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart. It was followed by the single "Play".

In April 2001 Jennifer Lopez launched J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, her own clothing and accessory company. Its a company specialized in clothing women of all shapes.
In May 18, 2001, she starred in the romantic drama film Angel Eyes, This film generated a lot of mixed reviews.
After several months, Mottola recruited rapper Ja Rule to create an urban-oriented remix of the song "I'm Real". Making that song led to the release of "I'm Real (Murder Remix)", It quickly reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
J.Lo became the best-selling album of Jennifer Lopez's career, It sold 3.8 million copies in the United States.

2001 she won 3 awards the "ALMA Award for Chevy Entertainer of The Year", "MTV Movie Award for Best Dressed", and "MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female."

In Feb 5, 2002 JLo released a remix album titled "J to tha L–O!" It debuted at the summit of the Billboard 200, making it the first remix album to do so. "J to tha L–O!” became one of the best-selling remix albums of all time, selling 1.5 million copies in the US.
"Madre's" is a restaurant owned by Jennifer Lopez. She opened this elegant Cuban restaurant in April of 2002 but Madre's closed its doors in July of 2008.
May 24, 2002 Jennifer starred in the thriller film "Enough". While filming she suffered a nervous breakdown. She keep saying she was feeling "sick and weird", She confessed, "I don't want to move, I don't want to talk, I don't want to do anything.”
In September, she released her first fragrance "Glow by JLo", despite predictions that it would fail it went very well and became the top-selling fragrance in the US.
Jennifer Lopez's third studio album "This Is Me... Then" was released on November 25, 2002. It was dedicated to her fiance at the time Ben Affleck. The lead single "Jenny from the Block", was described by Sam Lansky as her most iconic single. The album sold over 2.6 million copies in the US.
That December in 2002, Jennifer Lopez starred opposite Ralph Fiennes in the romantic comedy Maid in Manhattan, which became the highest-grossing film of her career.

Jennifer Lopez won 5 awards in 2002 "MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female", "MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video", "Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress", "NRJ Music Award for International Female Artist of the Year", and "ALMA Award for Outstanding Music Video."

Jennifer Lopez starred in the romantic comedy Gigli in August 2003 . The film was considered one of the worst films of all time. JLo said "this was the lowest point of my career, It was very tough”.
In October 2003, she released her next fragrance "Still Jennifer Lopez” Jennifer Lopez also launched her next fashion label called “Sweetface.”

2 awards in 2003 "NRJ Music Award for Music Website of the Year" and "American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist."

JLo’s clothing lines and two fragrances generated over $300 million in 2004, which made her the 19th richest person under 40
Jennifer Lopez had a minor role in the film Jersey Girl in March 2004. Her character, Gertrude Steiney, dies during childbirth within the first 15 minutes of the film.
In October 2004, Jennifer Lopez co-starred alongside Richard Gere in the drama "Shall We Dance?” The film was successful and was considered a rebound for Jennifer Lopez following awful film "Gigli."
In 2005 Jennifer Lopez came out with 3 fragrances called Miami Glow, Love at First Glow, Live Jennifer Lopez.
JLo released her fourth studio album called “Rebirth” in February 2005. According to JLo, “I decided to name the album rebirth because I was on such a roller-coaster ride, that was my career from my first album to my last album, and I did a bunch of movie projects in between. I finally took some time just for myself, and when I came back, this was the first project I did. I felt like it was a new beginning for me, like I was, in a way, reborn.”
In May 13, 2005 , Jennifer starred alongside Jane Fonda in the romantic comedy Monster-in-Law, for which she received a salary of $15 million.
Jennifer Lopez also starred in a drama film novel in August of 2005 alongside Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman in "An Unfinished Life."
In April 2006, JLo reappeared on the Billboard Hot 100 as a featured artist on "Control Myself", the lead single from LL Cool J's twelfth studio album Todd Smith
May 18, 2006, “Bordertown” a film based on the Female homicides in Ciudad Juárez, made its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Jennifer Lopez, acts as the film's producer and stars as Lauren Adrian.
Jennifer Lopez came out with 2 fragrances in 2006 called Glow After Dark and Live Luxe.
Jennifer produced a reality series called “Dance Life” its about seven dancers trying to break into the world of professional dance It aired on MTV from January 15 to March 5, 2007.
JLo fifth studio album "Como Ama una Mujer” would "prove critics wrong" referring to the criticism of Lopez having a "limited" vocal tone.
The album's lead single "Qué Hiciste" reached number one on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. On April 22, 2007 Jennifer Lopez performed the song on the sixth season of American Idol, she becoming the first person to perform a Spanish song on the series.
In September 2007, Jennifer Lopez starred in the biographical film "El Cantante” which is based on the life of the late salsa singer Héctor Lavoe. In the film Lavoe is played by then husband Marc Anthony while JLo plays Puchi. Lopez revealed that she felt her performance in the film El Cantante, should have earned her an Oscar. "El Cantante” did not perform well at the box office, It only earned $7.6 million.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony also launched their co-headlining North American concert tour on September 28.
Jennifer Lopez's sixth studio album named “Brave” was released in October 4, 2007 and it was her lowest-charting album worldwide.
On October 30 to November 27 of 2007 A five-part miniseries called "Jennifer Lopez Presents: Como Ama una Mujer” was aired on Univision and it was based on the lyrics of Como Ama una Mujer.
In 2008 JLo came out with 4 fragrances called Deseo, Deseo for Men, Deseo Forever and Live Platinum.
When February 22, 2008 Jennifer decided to put her career at hiatus after giving birth to fraternal twins named Emme Maribel Muñiz and Maximilian David Muñiz
In late 2009, Jennifer Lopez released two songs for her seventh studio album called “love?” the songs “Louboutins” and “Fresh Out of the Oven" failed to make an appearance on the Billboard charts which led to her departure from Epic Records.
In 2009 she came out with 2 more fragrance named Sun kissed Glow and My Glow.
In February 2010, Jennifer Lopez parted ways with Epic Records, According to JLo she said “I have fulfilled my contractual obligations and now I wished to release my seventh studio album called “Love?" under a new label."
Jennifer Lopez is now signed with Island Records. The New York Daily News said that JLo would be taking some of the records that she recorded under Sony Music Entertainment to her new label so that they could be included on the album “Love?”.
In April 23, 2010 Jennifer Lopez starred in the romantic comedy The Back-up Plan, It was her first theatrical role in three years.
Jennifer Lopez joined the 10th season of American Idol in September of 2010, CNN reported that JLo saw this opportunity to "revive her career” American Idol producers believed that Jennifer Lopez would strengthen the viewing of the show.
In October 2010, Jennifer Lopez released "Blue Glow" and her fourteenth fragrance named "Love and Glamour”, The perfume was inspired by Jennifer Lopez's forthcoming "return to the spotlight".
Jennifer was surprised when L'Oreal Paris named her has their new Global Ambassador and the face of their brands in December 6, 2010. Also Venus chose Lopez as their new Global Ambassador as well.

Jennifer Lopez won 1 award in 2010 called "World Music Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts'

Jennifer Lopez's comeback single "On the Floor" was released February 8, 2011, The song topped the charts across the globe, becoming one of the most successful singles of the year.
In July Jennifer Lopez launched her next fragrance "L.A Glow" and "Love and Light." over 51,000 bottles of "Love and Light" were sold at its premiere, becoming Jennifer Lopez's most successful fragrance launch it made over $2.9 millions.
In September, Jennifer Lopez launched the "Jennifer Lopez Collection", a clothing and accessories line for Kohl's, She also launched the "Jennifer Lopez Home Collection."

Jennifer Lopez won 3 awards in 2011 "Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Personality", "Glamour Award for The All-Star", and "American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist."

In January 18, 2012, Jennifer Lopez returned as a judge on the 11th season of American Idol, earning $20 million.
"¡Q'Viva! The Chosen" a show that premiered on Univision and was a hit for the channel. It followed Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony as they traveled across 21 countries in Latin America to find new talent for a Las Vegas show.
Jennifer Lopez returned to the big screen on May 18, 2012 in the film "What to Expect When You're Expecting” which is based on the novel.
Jennifer came out with "Eau de Glow" in 2012, Also in late May JLo released her fragrance "Glowing by JLo" which she described as an "evolution" of the original "Glow by JLo."
On June 14, 2012 Jennifer Lopez launched the "Dance Again World Tour” ,her first headlining concert tour. It got over $1 million per show.
JLo launched Teeology a luxury T-shirt e-commerce on July 12.
Jennifer Lopez voiced Shira in the animated film "Ice Age: Continental Drift”
Jennifer Lopez's first greatest hits album "Dance Again... the Hits” was released on July 24, 2012 in the United States.
Jennifer Lopez was going through a divorce with Marc Anthony and the "breakup of a family", to her it felt as if the album's sole single "Dance Again” had come to her at the "perfect moment”
"Dance Again" and "Goin' In” are single from the soundtrack of the dance film "Step Up Revolution” they both reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.
NuvoTV announced in September their partnership with Jennifer Lopez

In 2012 JLo won 1 Award for "Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Personality: Female"

In January 2013, Jennifer Lopez starred in the crime thriller "Parker" in which she played Leslie. Her role got alot of positive reviews.
In February JLo gained overall fame for wearing a daring black dress at the Grammy Awards, which revealed her entire right leg. Although a dress code which had been issued to celebrities that were attending.

Jennifer Lopez won 3 awards in 2013 for "Premio Juventud for She Steals the Show", "Premio Juventud for Worldwide Icon", and "Billboard Latin Music Award for Tour of the Year"

She also found the mobile phone retail brand "Viva Móvil” which is catered specifically for Latinos.
She was inspired by her gay aunt who had recently died, Jennifer Lopez signed on as executive producer of the television series "The Fosters” which is about a same-sex couple raising a family. The show premiered on June 3, 2013 and it’s still going on successfully.
Jennifer Lopez returned as judge on American Idol for its 13th season for a salary of $17.5 million, she was also ranked as the fifth highest-paid woman in music for 2013 earned over $45 million.
In 2013 JLo came out with 3 perfumes called "Forever Glowing", "Rio Glow", "JLove"
After her "Dance Again" World Tour, Jennifer Lopez began recording her eighth studio album named “A.K.A.” inspired by her travels in June 2014.

The album produced three singles "I Luh Ya Papi", "First Love", and “Booty”. The single "Booty" debuted inside the top twenty in the United States, making it her second-highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 after "On the Floor”.

In April8, 2014, The official song for the "2014 FIFA World Cup” performed by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte, "We Are One (Ole Ola)", was released. JLo was ranked as the sixth highest-paid woman in music for the year, earning $37 million.
In November 2014, Jennifer Lopez partnered with "Endless Jewelry” she designed a range of new jewelry products. That same month she released her first her book named "True Love” which became a New York Times best-seller.
Jennifer Lopez had a voice role in the animated feature "Home" it released in March 2015.
Jennifer only came out with 2 during 2014 named "Glowing Goddess" and "Wild Glow"
"The Boy Next Door" is an erotic thriller that Jennier Lopez both co-produced and starred in, The film was released in January 2015. Even though the film received negative reviews from critics it became her most successful opening at the box office for a live action film since Monster-in-Law and grew over $50 million at the global box office.

JLo won 2 award "Billboard Icon Award" "GLAAD Media Vanguard Award" in 2014

JLo also starred in the independent drama film "Lila & Eve” with annual earnings of $28.5 million, she was ranked as the seventh highest-paid woman in music for 2015.
Jennifer Lopez launched a perfume called JLuxe in 2015

Also won 3 awards in 2015 for "Premio Juventud for She Steals the Show 201", "Radio Disney Music Award : Special Hero Award", and "MTV Movie Award for Best Scared-As-Shit Performance"

Jennifer Lopez was in the NBC's crime drama series Shades of Blue .

It premiered on January 7, 2016 with 8.6 million viewers.

Shades of Blue was renewed for a second season, which premiered in March 2017.

That same month in March, the series was renewed for a third season

"All I have" JLo Las Vegas show in Jan 20, 2016
In March 2016, she announced her return to Epic Records after not being there for 6 years.

Jennifer's first single since returning to Epic, "Ain't Your Mama", was released the following month it earned over $39.5 million

Interview of JLo talking about her character Shira in Ice Age collision course
That October, Billboard confirmed that JLo is working on her second Spanish album, its set to be released in 2017. JLo released a cover version of the song "Olvídame y Pega la Vuelta", a duet with Anthony in November.
In December, she released a song in Portuguese entitled "Chegaste", a duet with Roberto Carlos.

In July 2016, Jennifer Lopez announced a new dance competition series entitled World of Dance.

In collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti, she has designed a capsule collection of shoes and jewelryGiuseppe for Jennifer Lopez will launch in January 2017

In December 2017, Jennifer Lopez is set to executive produce and star in Bye Bye Birdie Live!

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