Christina Milian

Christina Milian is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur who has maintained a prominent presence in entertainment for over two decades. Born Christine Flores in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Cuban emigrants, she was raised in Waldorf, Maryland, before her family relocated to Los Angeles to support her entertainment ambitions. She began her career as a child, appearing on the television series Star Search at age nine and landing a role as the host of the Disney Channel series Movie Surfers.

Milian launched her music career with her self-titled debut album in 2001, which featured the hit single “AM to PM” that reached the top three in the UK and charted internationally. Her second album, It’s About Time (2004), produced the massive hit “Dip It Low,” which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the defining pop and R&B songs of the mid-2000s. She also co-wrote the hit “Play” for Jennifer Lopez and contributed to numerous other artists’ projects.

As an actress, Milian has built an impressive filmography including Love Don’t Cost a Thing (2003), Be Cool (2005) alongside John Travolta, Pulse (2006), and the Netflix romantic comedy franchise Falling Inn Love (2019) and its sequel. She also appeared on the reality competition series Dancing with the Stars and The Voice, where she served as a social media correspondent. Her Netflix deal expanded her acting portfolio to a global audience.

Beyond entertainment, Milian has established herself as a savvy businesswoman. She launched Viva Diva Wines and has been involved in various entrepreneurial ventures including a food truck business, Beignet Box, which she operates in Los Angeles. With a net worth of $8 million, Milian has successfully diversified her income across music, acting, television hosting, and business ventures, maintaining her relevance across multiple entertainment eras.