Jenifer Lopez was born on July 24, 1996 in the Bronx, new york,u.s.. her nickname is J.Lo. her father's name is Puerto Rican. She has two siblings Lynda and Lesile. Lopez spent her entire academic career in catholic schools. She financed singing and dancing lessons for herself from the age of 19. After attending Baruch college for one semester, Lopez divided her time between working as a notary public in a legal office, classes, and dance performances in Manhattan clubs. had a small part in the 1987 film My little girl at the age of sixteen.Afte She gained her first regular high-profile job as a "Fly girl" dancer on the television comedy program .After months of auditioning for dance roles, Lopez was selected as a dancer for various rap videos.Soon after, Lopez became a backup dancer for Janet Jackson made an appearance in her 1993 video "That's the way Love Goes". She is an American actress. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action thriller money train. She is also a singer, record producer, dancer, fashion designer and television producer.Her first leading role was in the biographical film "selena" in 1997.which she earned an ALMA Award Outstanding Actress.In 1998, her second ALMA Award for her performance in "out of sight".She came to prominence within the music industry following the release of her debut studio album "on the 6'' in 1999. Her second studio album "J.Lo" in 2001 was a commercial success, selling eight million Capies worldwide. Lending her musical knowledge to others.