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 About Christina
 Full name:Christina Maria AguileraAge:21
Family members:Mom(Shelly)Jim(Dad)
Reachel(Real Sister) Micheal(Real Bother) Casey(Step Sister)
Influences:She was influenced by Julie Andrews after watching
The Sound Of Music. She then grew up listening to
Whitney Houston Etta James and Billie Holiday
Fave Colors: Powder Pink White
Fave Food: Meat and potatoes (esp. Steak)
Fave Artists & Groups: Madonna
Lauryn Hill
Brian McKnight Korn
Fatboy Slim
Beck
Foxy Brown
Fave Disney Movies: Mulan Little Mermaid
Fave Sport: Baseball
Hobbies & Interests Shopping, watching movies, hanging out with friends, music, dancing, sports
Christina Aguilera's story is a Hollywood dream come true. The daughter of a father in the military
and a violinist/pianist mother who toured Europe with the Youth Symphony Orchestra,
this 18-year-old has traveled the world, living for a time in Japan, Florida,
Texas and New Jersey, before settling in Wexford, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh.
"I wanted to perform as long as I could remember" says the blonde, blue eyed high school senior.
Christina first began performing in
school talent shows. As an eight-year-old she appeared on the nationally syndicated "Star Search",
at age ten she sang the National
Anthem for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, and then, at age 12 landed a spot on the
"New Mickey Mouse Club" appearing on
the Orlando-based show along with several other future stars, including Britney Spears, J.C.
and Justin of 'N Sync and the star of "Felicity", Keri Russell.
After two years on the weekly Disney show, Christina traveled overseas to further hone
her musical skills. She recorded a duet,
"All I Wanna Do," with Japanese pop star Keizo Nakanishi, appeared in the video and toured
in Japan. Later that year, the young
show biz veteran almost caused a riot at the Golden Stag Festival in Transylvania, Romania
when she waded into the crowd
of 10,000 while performing her two song set on a bill which included Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross.
On her return to the States in early 1998, Christina was invited to audition to record, "Reflection"
for the Disney animated film
"Mulan." The studio's search for a powerful voice with a wide vocal range quickly ended. They needed
someone "who could hit
a high "E" above middle "C," according to Christina. At her manager's request, Christina cut a one
take demo on her boombox
in her living room singing to a karaoke tape of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Run To You".
The demo was FedExed to Disney -- they loved it -- and within 48 hours,
the young girl with the unique mature voice was in a Los Angeles studio recording "Reflection".
That very same week RCA Records signed her to a record contract. Mulan premiered in June,
1998 and "Reflection" turned into a Top
15 A/C single, with Christina performing it live on "CBS This Morning" and the "Donnie & Marie Show."
The song's theme -- the struggle to establish your identity -- was something I could really relate
to as a teenage girl myself," says Christina. The song also related well to critics, garnering
a Golden Globe Nomination for best original song in a motion picture.
On her debut album for RCA, Christina continues to define herself and showcase her special voice.
From the sparkling upbeat
dance-pop of the first single, "Genie In A Bottle," to the guitar driven, heartfelt fun of
"What A Girl Wants", to the soulful gospel strains of "So Emotional" and the truly
awe-inspiring ballad, "I Turn To You", Christina's powerful affecting voice intertwines
the themes of finding your own identity with the uncertainties of growing up.
"I was thrilled to work with so many great producers on this album" gushes Christina.
Recent hitmakers Carl Sturken & Evan Rogers ['N Sync, Boyzone, Brand New Heavies]
contribute a pair of tracks -- the pop-soul "Love For All Seasons" and the rousing dance-floor
smash "Love Will Find A Way." "Genie In A Bottle" was produced by ex-System member David Frank
and Steve Kipner.
The uncomplicated, heartfelt "Blessed" was penned and produced by Travon Potts
[co-writer of Monica's chart topping "Angel of
Mine]. Christina is specially proud of her ballads, including the Matthew Wilder ["No Doubt"]
produced "Reflection" and the spine-tingling Diane Warren ballad "I Turn To You",
produced by Guy Roche [Brandy, Dru Hill, Aaliya, K-Ci & Jo Jo]. Her soaring
uptempos and thrilling ballads serve as ample proof that Christina is not just
a new kid on the block, but a prime candidate for the Voice of her generation.
This debut album marks another huge step for Christina down the road of commercial
and critical success. With numerous television appearances to her credit it is not surprising
that Christina has recently been approached by a number of directors for roles in films going
into production this summer. But, this blond beauty with dazzling blue eyes is going to wait a bit
before pursuing more time in front of the camera. "Right now, I'm continuing to focus on my singing"
says Christina, "I've been waiting for this moment my whole life."
and christina says, i thank all my fans for my support!
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