Christina Aguilera's story is a Hollywood dream come true. The daughter of a father in the military and a violinist / pianist mother who toured Europe with the Youth Symphony Orchestra, this 18-year-old has traveled the world, living for a time in Japan, Florida, Texas and New Jersey, before settling in Wexford, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh. "I wanted to perform as long as I could remember" says the blonde, blue eyed high school senior.
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• MTV Video Music Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) .... Herself
• Maxim Hot 100 (2004) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Herself
• 2004 MTV Movie Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself (Presenter)
• Who's Your Momma? (2004) (TV) .... Herself
• TMF Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) .... Herself - Best Female Artist [International] Winner

As an eight-year-old she appeared on the nationally syndicated "Star Search", at age ten she sang the National Anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, and then, at age 12 landed a spot on the "New Mickey Mouse Club" appearing on the Orlando-based show along with several other future stars, including Britney Spears, J.C. and Justin of 'N Sync and the star of "Felicity", Keri Russell. 

After two years on the weekly Disney show, Christina traveled overseas to further hone her musical skills. She recorded a duet, "All I Wanna Do," with Japanese pop star Keizo Nakanishi, appeared in the video and toured in Japan. Later that year, the young show biz veteran almost caused a riot at the Golden Stag Festival in Transylvania, Romania when she waded into the crowd of 10,000 while performing her two song set on a bill which included Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross. 

On her return to the States in early 1998, Christina was invited to audition to record, "Reflection" for the Disney animated film "Mulan." The studio's search for a powerful voice with a wide vocal range quickly ended. They needed someone "who could hit a high "E" above middle "C," according to Christina. At her manager's request, Christina cut a one take demo on her boom box in her living room singing to a karaoke tape of Whitney Houstoque mature voice was in a Los Angeles studio recording "Reflection". That very same week RCA Records signed her to a record contract. Mulan premiered in June, 1998 and "Reflection" turned into a Top 15 A/C single, with Christina performing it live on "CBS This Morning" and the "Donnie & Marie Show." The song's theme -- the struggle to establish your identity -- was something I could really relate to as a teenage girl myself," says Christina. The song also related well to critics, garnering a Golden Globe Nomination for best original song in a motion picture. 

On her debut album for RCA, Christina continues to define herself and showcase her special voice. From the sparkling upbeat dance-pop of the first single, "Genie In A Bottle," to the guitar driven, heartfelt fun of "What A Girl Wants", to the soulful gospel strains of "So Emotional" and the truly awe-inspiring ballad, "I Turn To You", Christina's powerful affecting voice intertwines the themes of finding your own identity with the uncertainties of growing up.  "I was thrilled to work with so many great producers on this album" gushes Christina. 
Recent hitmakers Carl Sturken & Evan Rogers ['N Sync, Boyzone, Brand New Heavies] contribute a pair of tracks -- the pop-soul "Love For All Seasons" and the rousing dance-floor smash "Love Will Find A Way." "Genie In A Bottle" was produced by ex-System member David Frank and Steve Kipner.
The uncomplicated, heartfelt "Blessed" was penned and produced by Travon Potts [co-writer of Monica's chart topping "Angel of Mine]. Christina is specially proud of her ballads, including the Matthew Wilder ["No Doubt"] produced "Reflection" and the spine-tingling Diane Warren ballad "I Turn To You", produced by Guy Roche [Brandy, Dru Hill, Aaliya, K-Ci & Jo Jo]. Her soaring up tempos and thrilling ballads serve as ample proof that Christina is not just a new kid on the block, but a prime candidate for the Voice of her generation.
This debut album marks another huge step for Christina down the road of commercial and critical success.  With numerous television appearances to her credit it is not surprising that Christina has recently been approached by a number of directors for roles in films going into production this summer. But, this blond beauty with dazzling blue eyes is going to wait a bit before pursuing more time in front of the camera. "Right now, I'm continuing to focus on my singing" says Christina, "I've been waiting for this moment my whole life."n's "I Wanna Run To You".
The demo was FedExed to Disney and they loved it.

• Her mother is Irish and her father is Ecuadorian.
• Won a Grammy for "Best New Artist" in February 2000.
• Made the Top 20 in FHM Magazine's 100 Sexiest Women. [2001]
• Announced that she will star in TV commercials for Coke, which were slated to appear in the United States in May 2001 and continue throughout the summer. The Coke campaign also offered a $1,000,000 grand prize for a sweepstakes as well as the opportunity to meet the pop princess and hang out with her during a video taping. Christina previously starred in commercials for Coke which aired solely in Latin America. The ads were such a success that Coca-Cola decided to run new ads featuring Christina Aguilera in the U.S. [March 2001]
• Attended North Allegheny High School up until the 9th grade in Wexford, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• sued Warlock Records, Platinum Recording Group and producers Robert Allecca and Michael Brown to prevent them from releasing "Just Be Free", a demo compilation she recorded when she was just 14 years old. [May 2001]
• Won the world's best selling Latin female artist at the World Music Awards. Christina also performed her #1 world-wide smash hit "Nobody wants to be lonely" with Ricky Martin at the ceremony. [2001]
• Formerly dated backup dancer Jorge Santos. Christina co-wrote her song "Infatuation" about the relationship.
• For two seasons, Christina appeared on "MMC" (1989) which furthered her desire to record an album before she graduated from high school.
• Nominated for 6 MTV Video Music Awards. So far in her career she has received 11 nominations. [July 2001]
• In 1994, several labels, including RCA, passed on the opportunity to sign Christina Aguilera. Undaunted, she left for Japan to jump-start her career on distant shores.
• With her co-performers, won two awards at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards for "Lady Marmalade." One was for the prestigious 'Best Video Of The Year' award and the other for the 'Best Song From A Movie Soundtrack' award (Moulin Rouge).
• Host of the second annual Latin Grammy awards show. [September 2001]
• Co-hosted the 2001 Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas with Ricky Martin. [October 26, 2001]
• Voice range is four octaves.
• After vowing the crowd at a Pittsburgh charity banquet, 11-year-old Christina landed offers to sing the national anthem for the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers.
• Her contract requests she gets various health foods and Flintstones chewable vitamins. Also soft drinks such as Coca Cola and Nesquik but not Pepsi or anything diet. [2000]
• Although she is half-Ecuadorian and has released a Spanish album, she is not fluent in Spanish.
• Attended Marshall Middle School in Wexford, Pennsylvania.
• Won the 2002 Grammy (best collaboration) with Lil' Kim, Mya, & Pink for her work in the 'Moulin Rouge' song 'Lady Marmalade'.
• Appeared in the musical "The Pussycat Dolls".
• Co-wrote fourteen songs on her latest album, "Stripped".
• Attended Rochester Area Elementary School in Rochester, Pennsylvania.
• Has 4 siblings: Michael, Casey, Rachel and Stephanie.
• Above all sports, she prefers baseball and volleyball.
• Considers Julie Andrews, Whitney Houston, Etta James and Billie Holiday as her most important musical influences.
• Was named Godmother, "Madrina", for the second generation of students on the Mexican TV reality-talent show called, "La Academia".
• "Loving Me 4 Me" and "Infatuation" was about her relationship with Jorge Santos.
• Her parents meet while attending college at Brigham Young University in Utah.
• Has two papillon dogs, Chewy and Stinky.
• Nominated for 4 MTV Video Music Awards for her "Dirrty" video including, Best Female Video, Best Dance Video, Best Pop Video and Best Choreography in a Video.
• Has her own shoe line, which is manufactured by ES Orginals. The shoe box that has her picture on it, can be used as a CD holder or picture frame.
• Step-dad is: Jim Kearns
• Her parents are: Shelly Kearns and Fausto Aguilera
• Co-wrote Kelly Clarkson's hit single, "Miss Independent".
• Is #1 on Maxim's Hot 100 of 2003.
• Is the host of MTV's 2003 Europe Music Awards.
• Her parents were married in the LDS Temple in Washington D.C.
• Debuted on national TV at age 8 in "Star Search"
• At 11, she was the youngest person to perform the national anthem at a major sporting event at that time
• Nominated for five 2003 Grammys, Song of the Year, "Beautiful", Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, "Beautiful", Best Pop Collaberation with Vocal, "Can't Hold Us Down" (with Lil'Kim), Best Pop Vocal Album, "Stripped" and Best Remixed Recording, "Beautiful"(Peter Rauhofer, Remixer.)
• Nominated for five 2004 Grammys, Song of the Year, "Beautiful", Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, "Beautiful", Best Pop Collaberation with Vocal, "Can't Hold Us Down" (w/ Lil'Kim), Best Pop Vocal Album, "Stripped" and Best Remixed Recording, "Beautiful" (Peter Rauhofer, Remixer.)
• Has a Cadillac SUV and a Range Rover.
• Nominated for the 2004 Echo Awards Best International Female.
• Christina Aguilera/Justin Timberlake's "Justified and Stripped" tour came in first in the Rolling Stone 2003 Readers' Poll for Best Tour.
• Received 3 BRIT Award nominations, Best International Female Solo Artist, Best International Album, and Best Pop.
• Has joined forces with Fetish, the cosmetic line to come out with a line of her own.
• Won the 2004 Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, with her song, "Beautiful".
• Her much talked about, ground-breaking, record-setting video "Dirrty" cost an estimated $5 million dollars to make.
• In the year 2003 she made an estimated $29.7 million dollars, in album sales, and endorsement campaigns.
• Her video, Fighter, has six nominations for the 2004 Music Video Production Association awards for best pop video, best hair and best makeup, best cinematography, best styling and best direction of a female artist.
• She is #3 on Maxim's Hot 100 List for 2004.
• Cancelled her North American summer tour with, Chingy, due to strained vocal cords. [2004]
• Released an album, "Stripped", in October 2002. The first single from her album was released in mid-September.
• One of Teen Peoples 25 Hottest Under 25 (2004).
• She was named Glamour's very first Woman of the Year (2004).
• She has four tattoos; on the back of her neck - "Xtina", on her left waist, on her left wrist and on her arm - "Te Amo Siempre".
• Her infamous satin thong from her cover of a Maxim Magazine, was fetched by a lucky bidder on ebay for $1,542.69. The treasured thong was obtained from BBC Radio 1 personality Scott Mills, who got them from a pal at Maxim, according to the online description. The winner got more than the thong that once adorned the backside of Aguilera. The total ebay deal incuded a bottle of the pool water, a note from Mills, a note from a BBC producer, a letter from Maxim that included pointers from Aguilera and a copy of the racy Magazine itself.
• Ranked #14 on VH1's The 50 Geatest Women of the Video Era.
• Stated in a recent interview that she had all her piercings removed with the exception of the one in her right nipple. [2004]
• She has asked the US Patent and Trademark Office to approve over 450 items. Among the list are lingerie, crayons, skiwear, ropes and handcuffs.
• Rolling Stone Magazine wrote that her video, Dirrty, is the most played music video of all time.
• Is close friends with Kimberly 'Lil' Kim' Jones.
• Her mom, Shelly Kearns, was voted #2 for best showbiz mom, according to an In Touch magazine poll. She was out voted by Justin Timberlake's mother, Lynn Harless.
• On 21 December 2003, she visited and donated $200,000 to the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh in Oakland, a domestic abuse shelter.
• Shares a birthday with Katie Holmes, Brad Pitt, DMX and filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
• Recorded a remake of the disco classic "Carwash" with Missy Elliot
• Recorded a duet with Nelly of "Tilt Ya Head Back"
• Ranked #13 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).
• She is a spokesperson for Fetish (cosmetics), Coca-cola, Versace, Sketchers, MAC-cosmetics, Virgin-mobile, Mercedes, Declare Yourself.com, Xpose (perfume)