Jessica Caban (born 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.
Jessica Caban | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 41–42) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupations |
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| Partner | Bruno Mars (2011–present) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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 dating 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 |
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| 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 |
Other Sites 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.