Jimena

Who is Jimena?

Jimena is a Mexican pop singer. TV Host. Actress.

In 2003 she signed an additional contract with Univision Music. Her second album, En Soledad, was also produced by Emilio Estefan. She has been nominated for several awards, including Premios Lo Nuestro in 2004 for Artista Revelación and in 2006 for Singer of the Year, sharing the nomination alongside Paulina Rubio, Laura Pausini and Julieta Venegas.

She has performed in numerous venues, including Madison Square Garden, Miami Sand, and Staples Center in Los Angeles. She was a special guest in 2004, having been invited by president George W. Bush to perform in the White House.

In 2008, she started serving as a judge on the fifth season of Objetivo Fama, a Puerto Rican show similar to American Idol. She had served as a guest judge on the previous season for several shows.

In 2011 and 2012, Jimena co-hosted backstage the Televisa reality talent show Pequeños Gigantes, hosted by Galilea Montijo. The talent show currently airs on Univision.

In 2012, Jimena appeared as a guest star in Baila! Starring David Longoria, a TV Special featuring musical guests and live performances of trumpeter and singer David Longoria, rapper 5 Star and many others. The 90 minute Program included singers, musicians, dancers and guest stars. Jimena performed the Longoria penned pop trio song "Tugga War" along with David Longoria, and 5 Star. The special was broadcast on US public TV stations in 2012 and is scheduled for syndicated commercial US TV stations throughout 2013.