Jessica Caban

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Jessica Caban
Born1982 (age 41–42)
Occupations
  • Model
  • actress
  • fashion designer
PartnerBruno Mars (2011–present)
Modeling information
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown

Jessica Caban (born 1982)[1] is an American model, actress and fashion designer. She was a contestant on Model Latina, where she was crowned the first ever Model Latina champion.

Early life[edit]

Caban was born in June 13, 1982 to Puerto Rican parents in New York City, and raised in Spanish Harlem.

Career[edit]

She began her career in 2002, after being chosen to represent Jennifer Lopez's line "J-LO" as a runner-up in a nationwide search. She was later featured in many commercials, magazines and landed the main role in Proyecto Uno's music video "Holla".[2]

In 2008, Caban auditioned for Sí TV's new reality competition show, Model Latina, in which aspiring models compete against each other in fashion and cultural challenges; it was filmed in Los Angeles. Caban and Darlenis Duran competed in the season finale, where Caban has crowned Sí TV's first Model Latina. She was awarded a $10,000 contract with Q Management and was featured in spreads of magazines.[3]

From 2016 to 2018, Caban played the role of Sonia on the comedy-drama series Jane The Virgin.[4]

She created and designed the swimwear line J.Marie Swim, that actively operated until 2020, releasing several pieces and campaigns.[5]

Caban also works as a content creator, focusing on fashion, lifestyle and wellness on her Instagram page.[6]

Personal life[edit]

Caban has been dating singer Bruno Mars since 2011.[7]

Filmography[edit]

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2010 Are You for Great Sex? Thea Gala Larson Film Debut
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2008-2011 Model Latina Herself Season 1 Winner
2016-2017 Jane the Virgin Sonia 4 episodes

Awards[edit]

Year Group Award Result Film/Show
2010 Boston International Film Festival Best Acting Performance in a Feature Film Won Are You for Great Sex?
Hoboken International Film Festival Festival Award for Best Actress Won

Other Sites[edit]

  1. ^ @officialjessicacaban (June 16, 2019). "37 in New Orleans🎈was unforgettable!!". Retrieved September 8, 2023 – via Instagram.
  2. ^ "Website". Jessica Caban. 2008.[failed verification]
  3. ^ Rodriguez, Priscilla (January 29, 2014). "8 Things to Know About Bruno Mars’ Girlfriend". latina.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
  4. ^ IMDb"[1]"
  5. ^ J. Marie Swim Instagram"[2]"
  6. ^ Jessica Caban's Official Instagram"[3]"
  7. ^ Neades, Cheyann (August 4, 2020). "Here's what to know about Bruno Mars's longtime girlfriend". The Knot. Retrieved May 9, 2022.

External links[edit]

First Model Latina winner
Cycle 1 (2008)
Succeeded by
Codie Cabral