Jordin Sparks Biography

Fast Facts

• At the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, she was nominated for Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star for her performances on "American Idol․"
• Supported the campaign "Do Something," which is aimed at getting school supplies to those in need
• Has raised more than half a million dollars for the "I'm Mad Are You?" campaign
• In the summer of 2011, she appeared on the cover of People Magazine's Summer Double issue for "Most Amazing Bodies․"
• Nominated for Best Song in "Sparkle" at the 2013 Black Reel Awards
• Born to her mother Jodi Sparks and professional football player Phillippi Sparks
• Made her debut on Broadway in "In the Heights" in 2010
• Created her self-titled debut album, which was certified platinum and sold over 2 million copies worldwide
• At 17-years-old, she was then the youngest winner of "American Idol․"
• Became the spokesperson for Avon's "Mark" brand in 2008
• Has toured with such artists as Alicia Keys, The Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears while also performing for Presidents Obama and Bush
• In 2010, she released her first ever fragrance line title "Because of You․"
• In the fall of 2010, she portrayed Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning musical "In The Heights․"