Jeannie Ortega | |
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 Jeannie Ortega in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Jeannette Ortega (1986-11-19)November 19, 1986 (age 39)[1] Bushwick, Brooklyn,New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop,R&B,Pop,gospel,Christian,Christian pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, songwriter, writer, journalist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Labels | Hollywood Records (2002 - 2007) AIC Records (2012 - present) |
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| Website | jeannieo.com |
Jeannette "Jeannie" Ortega (born November 19, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, writer, and journalist. She made her recording debut in 2006 with the albumNo Place Like BKLYN at the age of 19. The album featured the single "Crowded", which reached theBillboard Hot 100.[1]
Jeannie Ortega was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York and is ofPuerto Rican descent. While attendingBrooklyn High School of the Arts, Ortega's song "Got What It Takes" was placed on the soundtrack for the 2003 comedyLove Don't Cost a Thing, and the song "Future Is Clear" appeared on the TV show soundtrack forThat's So Raven!.[2] She was quickly signed withHollywood Records in 2002 and released her debut single "It's R Time" in October 2005. The song later appeared on theFreedom Writers soundtrack in 2007.
Ortega spent several years on the tween pop Radio Disney circuit of radio interviews, live mall shows, and other promotional activities as she worked on her debut album in 2005.[1] In 2006, Ortega followed "It's R Time" with the urban-pop single "Crowded" the single quickly became a mainstream pop hit, eventually peaking in the top twenty-five of theBillboard chart.[3] On September 12, 2006, Ortega's debut albumNo Place Like BKLYN was released, two weeks later the album entered theBillboardTop Heatseekers chart at number-one.[4] On July 17, Ortega appeared on an episode ofOne Life to Live.[5]
In July 2006, Ortega joinedRihanna as the opening act for her world tour.[6]I admire her so much, Rihanna said of Ortega.She's a sweetheart and she is so grateful to be on tour with me and that's what I love. She's gonna kill it.[6] Ortega followed that tour with the "Lo Maximo de la Musica National Tour"[7] alongsideFrankie J,Luis Fonsi,Nina Sky andOrishas. Following the tour, she was dropped from Hollywood Records.[8]
She appeared at the Music Unites benefit on March 17, 2010, speaking about her forthcoming album.[9]
Ortega has since become a Christian artist and signed with AIC Records.[10] On April 26, 2011, Jeannie released her debut EPNew Day.[11] Jeannie Ortega released her sophomore albumPerfect Love on January 30, 2012.[12] Ortega released her third albumLove Changed Me on November 1, 2016.[13]
Ortega married Renn Law on December 27, 2009. Jeannie and Renn now live in Orlando, Florida. The couple run their own church named Most High King Ministries.[14] Jeannie Ortega suffered three miscarriages. On September 27, 2021, Jeannie and Renn welcomed their son Elionaijah Law.
On February 2, 2021, after theCOVID-19 pandemic began, Ortega released her debut bookWhat Is Happening to Me?: Discern and Defeat Your Unseen Enemy.[15] She signed with Baker Publishing Group.[16] Ortega writes as a journalist forThe Christian Post.[17]
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