If there is a Latin celebrity who has managed to accumulate several musical successes and millions of dollars at the box office, it is
Jennifer Lopez
, who will be recognized with the "Icon of the Year" award at the 2020 People's Choice Awards.
The Puerto Rican artist who has served as an actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman, will be honored by the American entertainment industry, due to her extensive and prolific contribution to the country's popular culture.
This award has been awarded for three editions in the framework of the People's Choice Awards, a gala that is now organized and broadcast by the entertainment channel E !.
JLo will be honored for her iconic performances on stage and screen, including her remembered Super Bowl 2020 halftime performance alongside Colombian
Shakira
, making that
musical
show
one of the most acclaimed in the modern history of the sporting event. .
In addition, his participation in the film 'Hustlers' stands out, which generated excellent reviews within the film sector, which he had abandoned for a while, and earned him nominations for the Golden Globe, Critics' Choice, SAG Awards, Independent Spirit Award and NAACP Image Award.
"Jennifer Lopez has unmatched global appeal and for more than two decades, she has provided us with some of the most iconic and unforgettable performances of all time," said
Jen Neal
, CEO of E!
News, Live Events & Lifestyle Digital, in a statement.
"For paving the way for artists around the world and single-handedly increasing the representation of Latinos in music, film, television and fashion, we honor Jennifer Lopez with the People's Icon of 2020," the document added.
This important accolade for
Alex Rodriguez's
fiancee
comes ahead of his upcoming film 'Marry Me', which he co-stars with
Maluma
and
Owen Wilson
, which will hit theaters on Valentine's Day 2021.
Jennifer first burst onto the Hollywood scene in the early '90s as a dancer on' In Living Color, 'and she hasn't stopped entertaining fans ever since.
Her fame skyrocketed after her first starring film role playing
Selena Quintanilla
in the 1997 biopic 'Selena', and she has continually proven herself to be a great performer for the past 30 years.
This is how we have seen her star in iconic films such as 'The Wedding Planner', 'Made in Manhattan', 'Selena' and 'Hustlers', as well as performing countless musical hits, such as 'Jenny From the Block', 'Play' and 'Let's Get Loud'.
Similarly, her world tours, television appearances and red carpets have made history, perhaps the most representative moment being the one in which she first wore the famous green Versace dress at the 2000 Grammys, which even gave rise to the famous google image search tool.
As if that weren't enough, Lopez has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 40 million albums, 16 top-10 hit songs, and three number-one albums, plus his films have grossed more than 3 billion. Dollars.
For all these accomplishments, Jennifer Lopez will receive the "Icon of the Year" award when the E!
People's Choice Awards 2020 will air next Sunday, November 15.
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