Born to Cuban native parents in New Jersey and raised in Maryland, Christina has had her eyes on the prize since she was only four years old. ?I remember as a kid watching TV and I?d try to get inside of the television. That?s how much I wanted to be a star!?
While still young, Christina landed a role in a musical theater play and later parlayed that into a recurring part on the Disney Channel?s ?Movie Surfers.? At 13 Christina and her mom (who she cites as a major support) moved to Los Angeles so that Christina could pursue acting. Christina landed guest spots on TV shows such like ?Charmed? and ?Sister Sister? and provided voice over work for the #1 film A Bug?s Life.
In 2000 Christina gained worldwide fame when her girlish vocals were showcased on Ja Rule?s #1 hit ?Between Me and You?. Soon everyone was wondering who was that girl singing the hook and Christina?s star began to rise.
Propelled by the overwhelming success of the Bloodshy produced ?AM To PM? Christina started recording the collection that was slated to be her debut. Suddenly, Christina was a huge star in places she?d only dreamed of and her music was loved by fans that didn?t speak English. ?I?d grown up watching people like Michael and Janet Jackson. People who were universal superstars, so for me, being able to conquer different territories was a very big deal. The whole experience made me more confident and proud that I could reach so many people. Sure it was hard not having an album available back home but in the end it all worked out for the best. I had the chance to tour (she hit 17 countries between 2001-2002) and work on my songwriting. So everything happens for a reason and I know I?m blessed.?
The blessings also manifested itself when it came to Christina's acting career. In 2002 Christina was tapped to host MTV?s widely popular ?Wannabes? and it was on an episode that she met director Joseph Kahn. Kahn asked her to audition for the feature film Torque opposite Ice Cube. She secured the part, which subsequently landed her the coveted lead role opposite Nick Cannon in the box office smash Love Don?t Cost a Thing. Christina?s star continues to rise on the silver screen with a lead role in Cheer Up opposite Tommy Lee Jones, as well as a choice part in Be Cool (the follow-up to Get Shorty), alongside John Travolta, Uma Thurman and others.
With a thriving film career, Milian continues to be passionate about making music. ?Singing and acting are both my passions and they go hand in hand.?
She might have undergone a circuitous route, but it seems that in 2004 Christina Milian is ready to stand in the spotlight and go for hers. As her album title would indicate, in the end it?s often about timing and with Christina Milian, that time is now.
