Jordin Sparks

Birth Name:

Jordin Brianna Sparks

Birth Place:

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress, Producer, Music department

At the 2007 Teen Choice Awards, she was nominated for Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star for her performances on "American Idol․"
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
Supported the campaign "Do Something," which is aimed at getting school supplies to those in need
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․"

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