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Christina Maria Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980 to Jim and Shelly Aguilera in Staten Island, New York. She has 4 siblings 2 brothers and 2 sisters at ages 13,13,3 and 16. Christina and her family traveled the world living for a time in Japan and Florida then settling in Wexford, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh.
When she was 8 she appeared on Star Search, and at age 10 Christina Aguilera was already becoming a star with being asked to sing the National Anthem for the Pittsburg Steelers and the Penguins. At age 12 she starred on the Disney channels Mickey Mouse Club for 2 years.
Christina traveled half way around the world to live and tour Japan. Selling out shows in Japan, the young pop star also toured Europe almost causing a riot among 10,000 fans in Romania. On this tour Christina was on the same bill as the likes of such legends as Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross.
Back in the states, Christina was asked to record the song "Reflection" for the Disney animated movie Mulan. Before flying our to LA, the demo was recorded on her karaoke machine in her living room and FedExed to the executives in Disney. They loved it and less then one week RCA Records signed later Christina to a record contract. "Reflection" earned Christina a Golden Globe Nomination for best original song in a motion picture. Christina Aguilera's debut album has shot up the charts since its release over the summer. The first single, "Genie In A Bottle," has captured the ears of thousands of teenager around the world. Hollywood has also been knocking on Christina's door, but this pop singer is going to stay with singing for now.
In Christina's climb up the entertainment ladder of success, this debut CD signifies another huge step up. Look for the second CD to be as fun and dynamic as the first and also keep your VCRs set for one of Christina's many television appearances.
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