Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969
), popularly 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 America according to
People en Español's list of "100 Most Influential Hispanics".
Starting in 1999, Lopez released seven albums, including two #1 albums on the
Billboard 200 charts and four Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles. She won the 2003
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and the 2007
American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist. She has appeared in numerous films, and has won
ALMA Awards for outstanding actress for her work in
Selena,
Out of Sight, and
Angel Eyes. She parlayed her media fame into a fashion line and various perfumes with her
celebrity endorsement.
