Jessica Caban | |
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| Born | New York City, U.S. |
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| Partner | Bruno Mars (2011–2024) |
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| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
Jessica Caban is an American model, actress, and fashion designer. She was a contestant on Model Latina, where she was crowned the first ever Model Latina champion.
She began her career in 2002, after being chosen to represent Jennifer Lopez's line "J-LO" as a runner-up in a nationwide search. She was later featured in many commercials and magazines and landed the main role in Proyecto Uno's music video "Holla".
In 2008, Caban auditioned for Sí TV's new reality competition show, Model Latina, in which aspiring models compete against each other in fashion and cultural challenges; it was filmed in Los Angeles. Caban and Darlenis Duran competed in the season finale, where Caban has crowned Sí TV's first Model Latina. She was awarded a $10,000 contract with Q Management and was featured in spreads of magazines.
Caban began dating singer Bruno Mars in 2011. The couple lived in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills with a Rottweiler named Geronimo and she attended three Grammy Award ceremonies with him.
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Are You for Great Sex? | Thea Gala Larson | Film debut |
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008-2011 | Model Latina | Herself | Season 1 winner |
| 2016-2017 | Jane the Virgin | Sonia | 4 episodes |
| Year | Group | Award | Result | Film/Show |
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| 2010 | Boston International Film Festival | Best Acting Performance in a Feature Film | Won | Are You for Great Sex? |
| Hoboken International Film Festival | Festival Award for Best Actress | Won |