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====Have you ever heard a Latin song that made you want to get “On the Floor” and dance? Well, Jennifer Lopez’s top hit sure does! Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born on July 24, 1969 in Bronx, New York (Jennifer Lopez Encyclopedia). She is a Puerto Rican descendant and was raised a Catholic. Jennifer Lopez is known from around the world as a famous actress, singer, and dancer. She is also a fashion designer, author, and producer although not many people know it. ====

====Her parents are Jennifer’s biggest influencers. David Lopez is a computer specialist while Guadalupe Lopez is a kindergarten teacher. She grew up in a small apartment with her two sisters, Leslie and Lynda (Jennifer Lopez Bio.). When she was young, her mother encouraged her to act and play theatrical performances in the living room. She was also inspired by Rita Moreno, a Puerto Rican actress who won an Oscar for her role in the movie Anita (Jennifer Lopez Huffington Post). This led to Jennifer’s acting career where she starred in My Little Girl at age 16. It wasn't until 1997 when she had her first debut in the movie, Selena. She played the lead role as Selena, a rising star whose life ended tragically (Jennifer Lopez Encyclopedia). ====

====After her big hit, Jennifer Lopez played a lead role in many other movies and films, like The Wedding Planner in 2001. Soon after, her first album, On the 6 was dropped and was sold worldwide. Her song, On the Floor, gained her even more popularity and millions of song copies were bought nationwide in a whole week. She married two times until she had children. Jennifer Lopez married Marc Anthony in 2004 who was also a famous singer at the time. She continued to star in more films and dropped new albums. In 2008, she gave birth to twins with Marc, Emme and Maximilian (Jennifer Lopez Encyclopedia). ====

====Throughout her career, she won many awards for acting and music. She earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in the movie Selena in 1998, Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording in 2000, and received her “Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame” in 2013. She was chosen as a winner in Love Our Children USA’s “Mothers Who Make A Difference” Award in 2009. In September 2015, Jennifer Lopez was the first-ever Global Advocate for Girls and Women at the UN Foundation. She then founded the Lopez Family Foundation with the help of her sister, Lynda. Along with her foundation, Jennifer also supports and promotes 22 other charities including Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Children’s Health Fund, and Every Mother Counts (Jennifer Lopez Look to the Stars). ====

====Many of Jennifer Lopez’s accomplishments have inspired others in the world to be like her and contribute to funds. Across the world, she had helped many women and children with their health and donated generously to their cause (Jennifer Lopez Look to the Stars). Jennifer Lopez is an inspiration and a famous Hispanic celebrity in the world today. ====

"BIOGRAPHY: Jennifer Lopez Lifetime." BIOGRAPHY: Jennifer Lopez Lifetime. Lifetime, n.d. Web. 03 May 2016.

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"Jennifer Lopez: Charity Work & Causes." Look to the Stars. Look to the Stars: The World of Celebrity Giving, 2006. Web. 05 May 2016.

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====Moreno, Carolina. "Jennifer Lopez Reveals The Latina 'Hero' Who Inspired Her As A Child." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 22 Oct. 2013. ====

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====The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. "Jennifer Lopez." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2016. Web. 03 May 2016. ====
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