Candice Cordero
Professor Penaz
Essay # 3
April 24, 2009
It is always inspiring to see someone like you be successful and get ahead in life. New York has many people who have climbed the ladder of success and completed their life goals. One of these people is Jenifer Lopez from the Bronx. She was raised like any average New Yorker. Her daily life was filled with everything any New Yorker faces. She did not always live a life of fame and glam. She knew what she wanted out of life and she did everything in her power to make it happen. She is a great role model for Latina women and for any New Yorker who wants to get ahead in life. Jennifer went form being a regular South Bronx girl to the richest Latina in the United States. Her motivation and determination is an inspiration for people everywhere, especially New Yorkers.
Jennifer Lopez was born in the Bronx, New York. She is the daughter of Puerto Rican parents. Like most parents who come to the United States from other countries, they worked very hard to give their children the best education they could afford. Jennifer and her sisters attended Catholic schools up until college. Jennifer had always wanted to sing and dance. After attending Baruch College for a semester, she took up dancing and worked in a legal office. She auditioned for many dance roles and was in multiple music videos on MTV. She was a back up dancer for Janet Jackson, New Kids On The Block, and also got a job as a “Fly Girl.”
Jennifer’s determination also landed her several film roles. She worked with Wesley Snipes in Money Train, Robin Williams in Jack, and was also in other films such as Out Of Sight, The Cell, and Shall We Dance? The biggest and most important role of her life was playing Selena. She was nominated for Best Actress because of this film. Jenifer later became executive producer of a MTV show, Dancelife.
Jennifer Lopez’s debut album, On The 6, reached the top ten of the Billboard 200. Her song “Let’s Get Loud” earned Jennifer a Grammy Award nomination for best dance recording. Her next album, J.LO, reached number one on the Billboard 200 in 2001.
Besides being a movie star and singer, Jennifer Lopez is also a businesswoman. She has a clothing line and fragrances.
