Jessica Caban
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Jessica Caban | |
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| Born | Jessica Marie Caban June 13, 1982 |
| Partner | Bruno Mars |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Agency | EQ Enterprises |
Jessica Marie Caban (born June 13, 1982)[1] is an American fashion model and actress. She was a contestant on Model Latina, where she was crowned the first ever Model Latina champion.
Early life
Caban was born to Puerto Rican parents in New York City, New York, and raised in Spanish Harlem[2].
Career
She began her career in 2002, after being chosen to represent Jennifer Lopez's line "J-LO" as a runner-up in a nationwide search. She was later featured in many commercials, magazines and landed the main role in Proyecto Uno's music video "Holla".[1]
In 2008, Caban auditioned for Sí TV's new reality competition show, Model Latina, which aspiring models compete against each other in fashion and cultural challenges. It was filmed in Los Angeles, California. Caban and Darlenis Duran competed in the season finale, where Caban has crowned Sí TV's first-ever Model Latina. She was awarded a $10,000 contract with Q Management and was featured in spreads of magazines.[3]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Are You for Great Sex? | Thea Gala Larson | Film Debut |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008-2011 | Model Latina | Herself | Season 1 Winner |
| 2016-2017 | Jane the Virgin | Sonia | 4 episodes |
Awards
| Year | Group | Award | Result | Film/Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Boston International Film Festival | Best Acting Performance in a Feature Film | Won | Are You for Great Sex? |
| Hoboken International Film Festival | Festival Award for Best Actress | Won |
References
- ^ a b c "Website". Jessica Caban. 2008.
- ^ "Jessica Caban Celebrityxyz". Celebrityxyz. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ Rodriguez, Priscilla (January 29, 2014). "8 Things to Know About Bruno Mars’ Girlfriend". latina.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.