Julissa Bermudez
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| Julissa Bermudez | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 28, 1983 Dominican Republic |
| Occupation | Actress, Rapper, Singer |
Julissa Bermudez (born September 28, 1983) is a Dominican actress. She is best known for her work as co-host on BET's most popular music video countdown show 106 & Park.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Bermudez was born in Dominican Republic but raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York.[1] While attending New York's Talent Unlimited High School as a theatre major, Bermudez started auditioning and modeling. She got her first big break with a Coca-Cola commercial, and she was one of the six finalists who competed to represent singer Jennifer Lopez's sweetface fashion line.[citation needed]
[edit] Career
From there, in 2003 Bermudez started working as a VJ on the show "The Roof" for Mun2, a Latin music television network where her Dominican heritage and Spanish language skills were advantages. Bermudez does not have a proficient command of the English language.
She was the host of BET's The Center and was a temporary co-host of 106 & Park, along with co-host Big Tigger, after BET personalities A.J. Calloway and Free left the show. Julissa's title is currently that of "BET Host", despite the fact that she does not host her own show.[citation needed] Since The Center's cancellation, Julissa has made appearances on BET's The Black Carpet as a correspondent and on May 22, 2007. Appearing on 'Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew" second season as a correspondent.
In 2003 she was featured in DTM Magazine as an up and coming star. In 2005 she made it to the cover of DTM Magazine. [www.dtmmag.com]
She will next appear opposite Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the dancing film Make it Happen, from The Weinstein Company.[citation needed]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Wannabe | David's Fantasy Girl |
| All You've Got | Cousin Mali | |
| 2008 | Make it Happen | Carmen |
| 2009 | The Startup | Juile |
[edit] References
- ^ "A Night Out with Julissa Bermudez". nytimes.com. 2006-08-20. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/fashion/20nite.html. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
