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Cristina Perez Biography

Birth Name:Cristina Perez

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Her former show, "Cristina's Court," is known for becoming the only court series to win more than a single Emmy Award
  • Is renowned for becoming the first Hispanic judge to transition from Spanish-language TV to English
  • Graduated from UCLA and Whittier Law School, receiving her JD from the latter
  • First became famous while presiding over Telemundo court shows "La Corte del Pueblo" and "La Corte de Familia․"
  • Has also lent her voice to a radio segment for Playboy Radio on Sirius satellite radio
  • Published her second book, "It's all About the Woman Who Wears It: 10 Laws for Being Smart, Successful and Sexy Too," in 2010
  • Published the book "Living by Los Dichos: Advise from a Mother to a Daughter" in 2006

Awards

  • 2008Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program: winner
  • 2009Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program: winner
  • 2009Genesis Award-Television - Reality Programming: nominated
  • 2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program: winner
  • 2014Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program: nominated