Cristina Perez
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