What You Didn’t Know about Christina Milian

 

 

Christine Flores, better known as Christina Milian, is an American singer, songwriter and actress. At the age of 19, Milian signed a contract with Def Jam. Although, Milian is a talented singer, her goals were originally set on becoming an actress. Here are a few other interesting facts about Milian you might be interested in knowing.

Christina Milian has been described as a mentor for young girls. There are a lot of people who young girls look up to, but “at the end of the day you have to be your own person and love yourself,“said Milian.

Milian worked with the Children Uniting Nations charity, in which she was a big sister to foster children, and says her favorite charity is the Penny Lane Foundation. Milian was awarded a humanitarian award at The Reign fundraiser from the Elton John AIDS Foundation for being a role model for young children.

“I’ve never been rewarded that way and never been acknowledged like that. That was really nice of them, and I was happy I was able to show up for the kids,” said Milian.

Unique Facts to Know About Christina

• Born Christine Flores on September 26, 1981 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
• Changed her name and adopted her mother’s maiden name (Milian) in the hopes of getting a broad range of acting roles.
• Oldest of the three children born to parents Don Flores and Carmen Milian.
• Already auditioning by the time she was nine with local talent agencies. She did commercials for Wendy’s, Honeycomb, and played the lead role in the musical Annie.
• Moved with her mother to Los Angeles after her mother recognized the talent and potential in her daughter. Her parents soon divorced after the move.
• Moved into the same apartment complex as songwriter and producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. Jerkins heard about Milian from a boy band he was working with and once he heard her sing, they began working together.
• She has written two books geared toward teenage girls finding happiness in healthy ways.
• Began songwriting at the age of 17 to help her create a demo for a recording contract.
• Made her first professional musical appearance on rapper Ja Rule’s second studio album Rule 3:36 (2000), performing vocals on the song “Between Me and You”
• Co-wrote and performed backing vocals for the track “Play” for Jennifer Lopez’s album J. Lo in 2001.
• First major acting role was offered by the Disney Channel to join The Mickey Mouse Club; however, she did not accept and opted to star as a reporter on Movie Surfers.
• Had minor roles in film and television, including Sister, Sister, The Steve Harvey Show, The Wood, and several others.
• Eloped on September 4, 2oo9 with  R&B singer The-Dream  in Las Vegas.
• Gave birth to a daughter, Violet, on February 26, 2010. Milian and The-Dream announced their separation on July 12, 2010.
• Debuted her reality show Christina Milian Turned Up in 2015.
• Dated Nick Cannon but ended their two year relationship after his allegedly cheating.

 

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As a singer and songwriter, Milan has released several songs and albums throughout her career. Her debut self-titled album, “Christina Milian,” was released in 2001 and featured hit singles like “AM to PM” and “When You Look at Me.” In 2004, she released her second studio album, “It’s About Time,” which included the popular tracks “Dip It Low” and “Whatever U Want.”

In 2006, Milian released her third studio album, “So Amazin’,” which featured the singles “Say I” and “Gonna Tell Everybody.” She also collaborated with artists like Young Jeezy and Juelz Santana on this album. After a break from releasing solo music, she returned in 2015 with the EP “4U,” which included the single “Rebel.”

Throughout her career, Milian has also released several standalone singles, including “Us Against the World” in 2008 and “Hello” in 2012. Milian has also appeared in films such as “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” and “Be Cool” and has also worked as a television personality.

While this list provides an overview of Christina Milian’s notable songs and albums, it’s important to note that she has had a dynamic career with various collaborations, features, and other projects beyond the ones mentioned here.

Christina Milian has also made notable appearances in movies and TV shows throughout her career. In the realm of film, she starred in the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” alongside Nick Cannon. Milian portrayed the lead character, Paris Morgan, in this modern adaptation of the 1987 film “Can’t Buy Me Love.” Additionally, she had a role in the 2005 musical comedy “Be Cool,” which featured an ensemble cast including John Travolta and Uma Thurman.

On the television front, Milian has appeared in various shows, both as a guest star and as a main cast member. In 2010, she joined the cast of the popular series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” for a recurring role as the character Maxine Valera. She also participated in the reality competition show “Dancing with the Stars” in 2013, where she showcased her dancing skills and finished in fourth place.

In recent years, Milian has been involved in television projects such as the reality show “Christina Milian Turned Up,” which aired from 2015 to 2016 and provided a glimpse into her personal and professional life. Additionally, she appeared in the 2019 Netflix film “Falling Inn Love,” a romantic comedy in which she played the lead role of Gabriela Diaz.