Jeannie Ortega

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Biography

Jeannie Ortega was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York and is of Puerto Rican descent. While attending Brooklyn’s High School of the Performing Arts, Ortega’s song “Got What It Takes,” was placed on the soundtrack for the 2003 comedy Love Don’t Cost a Thing, and the song “Future Is Clear” appeared on the TV show soundtrack for That’s So Raven!, she was quickly signed with Hollywood Records in 2004 and released her debut single “It’s R Time” in October 2005. The song later appeared on the Freedom 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. On July 29, 2006 Nina Sky, Papoose, Quan, KOVAS and Eric West were some of the artists who showed up for the release party for Ortega’s debut album at Webster Hall in New York City. In August 2008 Ortega joined Rihanna as the opening act for her world-tour. “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…” Ortega followed that tour with the “Lo Maximo de la Musica National Tour” along side Frankie J, Luis Fonsi, Nina Sky and Orishas. Following the tour she landed her second major acting role alongside Tristan Wilds in the film “Indelible” which is scheduled for release in 2011.

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Year Formed 1986
Number of Albums 5
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How old was Jeannie Ortega when she signed her first major record deal?

16

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What chart position did Crowdedyield have on the Billboard Hot 100?

Top 25

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Which album did Ortega release in 2006?

No Place Like Brooklyn

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Who was Ortega the opening act for on Rihanna's nationwide tour?

summer of 2006

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What year did Ortega have a life changing divine encounter?

2007

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What is the name of Ortega's first Christian album?

Love Changed Me

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What TV shows has Ortega appeared on?

One Life to Live, Step Up, and more

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What was Jeannie's first song to grace the Billboard Hot 100?

Crowded featuring Papoose

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What was the name of the single that Jennie released with Papoose?

Crowded

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What is Ortega's sister's name?

Yoselyn

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When did Ortega graduate from Brooklyn High School of the Arts?

2002

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What film was Ortega a part of?

Step Up

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Which song was featured on the soundtrack to Love Dont Cost a Thing in 2003?

Got What It Takes

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Who starred in the film Love dont cost a thing?

Nick Cannon

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Which song was added to the soundtrack of Disney's Thats So Raven?

Future Is Clear

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What year was Jeannette Jeannie Ortega born?

1986

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Where did the single "Crowded" reach?

Billboard Hot 100

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What was the name of Jeannie Ortega's debut single?

It's R Time

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What was the name of Ortega's debut album?

No Place Like BKLYN

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When was No Place Like BKLYN released?

September 12, 2006

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How many Billboard charts did Crowded reach?

twentyfive

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