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Jennifer Lopez: An Example Of Latin Culture In Pop Music

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Jennifer Lopez was born in 1969 in New York. She began her career as a dancer, appearing in musicals and music videos. She also took on small acting jobs before her first feature film, “Mi Familia” or “My family.” Lopez appeared in various other movies before she was chosen for to play the title role in “Selena.” She gained praise for her performance and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Lopez also became the highest-paid actress in history with a paycheck of $1 million. Lopez starred in various other well known movies as her music career progressed after debuting her Latin pop album, “On the 6.” The album went platinum, which made Lopez one of the most influential examples of Latin culture in pop music. Lopez’s popularity rose as she

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