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Jessica Caban | |
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| Born | June 13, 1982 New York City, U.S. |
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| Partner | Bruno Mars (2011–present) |
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| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
Jessica Caban (born June 13, 1982)[1] is an American model, actress and fashion designer. She was a contestant on Model Latina, where she was crowned the first ever Model Latina champion.
Early life
[edit]Caban was born on June 13, 1982, to Puerto Rican parents in New York City, and raised in Spanish Harlem.
Career
[edit]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".[2]
In 2008, Caban auditioned for Sí TV's new reality competition show, Model Latina, in which aspiring models compete against each other in fashion and cultural challenges; it was filmed in Los Angeles. Caban and Darlenis Duran competed in the season finale, where Caban has crowned Sí TV's first Model Latina. She was awarded a $10,000 contract with Q Management and was featured in spreads of magazines.[3]
From 2016 to 2018, Caban played the role of Sonia on the comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin.[4]
She created and designed the swimwear line J.Marie Swim, that actively operated until 2020, releasing several pieces and campaigns.[5]
Caban also works as a content creator, focusing on fashion, lifestyle and wellness on her Instagram page.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Caban has been in a relationship with singer Bruno Mars since 2011.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| Film | |||
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| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ @officialjessicacaban (June 16, 2019). "37 in New Orleans🎈was unforgettable!!". Retrieved September 8, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Website". Jessica Caban. 2008.[failed verification]
- ^ Rodriguez, Priscilla (January 29, 2014). "8 Things to Know About Bruno Mars’ Girlfriend". latina.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- ^ IMDb"[1]"
- ^ J. Marie Swim Instagram"[2]"
- ^ Jessica Caban's Official Instagram"[3]"
- ^ Neades, Cheyann (August 4, 2020). "Here's what to know about Bruno Mars's longtime girlfriend". The Knot. Retrieved May 9, 2022.