Jeannette "Jeannie" Ortega (born November 19, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, writer, and journalist. She made her recording debut in 2006 with the album No Place Like BKLYN at the age of 19. The album featured the hit single "Crowded", which reached the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Jeannie Ortega was born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York and is of Puerto Rican descent. While attending Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Ortega's song "Got What It Takes" was placed on the soundtrack for the 2003 comedy Love Don't Cost a Thing, and the song "Future Is Clear" appeared on the TV show soundtrack for That's So Raven!.[2] She was quickly signed with Hollywood Records in 2002 and released her debut single "It's R Time" in October 2005. The song later appeared on the Freedom Writers soundtrack in 2007.
Ortega spent several years on the tween pop Radio Disney circuit of radio interviews, live mall shows, and other promotional activities as she worked on her debut album in 2005.[1] In 2006, Ortega followed "It's R Time" with the urban-pop single "Crowded" the single quickly became a mainstream pop hit, eventually peaking in the top twenty-five of the Billboard chart.[3] On September 12, 2006, Ortega's debut album No Place Like BKLYN was released, two weeks later the album entered the BillboardTop Heatseekers chart at number-one.[4] On July 17, Ortega appeared on an episode of One Life to Live.[5]
In July 2006, Ortega joined Rihanna as the opening act for her world tour.[6]I admire her so much, Rihanna said of Ortega. She's a sweetheart and she is so grateful to be on tour with me and that's what I love. She's gonna kill it.[6] Ortega followed that tour with the "Lo Maximo de la Musica National Tour"[7] alongside Frankie J, Luis Fonsi, Nina Sky and Orishas. Following the tour, she was dropped from Hollywood Records.[8]
She appeared at the Music Unites benefit on March 17, 2010, speaking about her forthcoming album.[9]
Ortega has since become a Christian artist and signed with AIC Records.[10] On April 26, 2011, Jeannie released her debut EP New Day.[11] Jeannie Ortega released her sophomore album Perfect Love on January 30, 2012.[12] Ortega released her third album Love Changed Me on November 1, 2016.[13]
Personal lifeedit
Jeannie Ortega and her older sister Yoselyn were raised Santeria. She contemplated suicide as a child. Jeannie eventually became a Christian.[14] She married Renn Law on December 27, 2009. Jeannie and Renn now live in Orlando, Florida. They run their own church Most High King Ministries.[15] Jeannie Ortega suffered three miscarriages. On September 27, 2021, Jeannie and Renn welcomed their son Elionaijah Law.
Writingedit
On February 2, 2021, after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Ortega released her debut book What Is Happening to Me?: Discern and Defeat Your Unseen Enemy.[16] She signed with Baker Publishing Group.[17] Ortega writes as a journalist for The Christian Post.[18]
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^. Billboard. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
^"Heatseekers Albums Chart". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
^. Billboard.com. July 17, 2006. Archived from the original on September 22, 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
^ abMoss, Corey (July 6, 2006). "Rihanna Lets Fans Be Her Guide, Selects Summer Jam 'We Ride' As Next Single". MTV. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
^"For The Record: Quick News On Kanye West, Rolling Stones, Ozzfest, Madonna, Rihanna, Taylor Hicks & More". MTV. August 3, 2006. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
^. OK! Magazine. March 18, 2010. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
^"Jeannie Ortega - AIC Records | Official Website". Aicrecords.com. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
^. Archived from the original on 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
^"K-LOVE and Arise NY Family Fun Day: Jeannie Ortega to Perform in Central Park Sunday". Christianpost.com. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
^GMT, Czarina Ong Thu 3 Nov 2016 7:00 (3 November 2016). "Christian Singer Jeannie Ortega Talks About Her New Album \'Love Changed Me\' and How She Found Peace Through God". Christiantoday.com. Retrieved 2020-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^"Singer Jeannie Ortega Talks Trading Pop Success, Escaping Witchcraft With Release of Christian Album". Christianpost.com. November 2016. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
^'Dancing With the Devil': She Fled Evil and the Occult After a Truly Terrifying Experience
^Christian artist shares journey from the occult to ministry: 'Love invaded the darkness'
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Not to be confused with Jenna Ortega Jeannette Jeannie Ortega born November 19 1986 is an American singer songwriter dancer writer and journalist She made her recording debut in 2006 with the album No Place Like BKLYN at the age of 19 The album featured the hit single Crowded which reached the Billboard Hot 100 1 Jeannie OrtegaJeannie Ortega in 2007Background informationBirth nameJeannette OrtegaBorn 1986 11 19 November 19 1986 age 37 1 Bushwick Brooklyn New York U S GenresHip hop R amp B Pop gospel Christian Christian popOccupation s Singer dancer songwriter writer journalistInstrumentsVocals guitarYears active2003 presentLabelsHollywood Records 2002 2007 AIC Records 2012 present Websitejeannieo com Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Personal life 1 2 Writing 2 Filmography 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 2 Singles 4 EPs 5 Writings 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksBiography editJeannie Ortega was born in Bushwick Brooklyn New York and is of Puerto Rican descent While attending Brooklyn High School of the Arts Ortega s song Got What It Takes was placed on the soundtrack for the 2003 comedy Love Don t Cost a Thing and the song Future Is Clear appeared on the TV show soundtrack for That s So Raven 2 She was quickly signed with Hollywood Records in 2002 and released her debut single It s R Time in October 2005 The song later appeared on the Freedom Writers soundtrack in 2007 Ortega spent several years on the tween pop Radio Disney circuit of radio interviews live mall shows and other promotional activities as she worked on her debut album in 2005 1 In 2006 Ortega followed It s R Time with the urban pop single Crowded the single quickly became a mainstream pop hit eventually peaking in the top twenty five of the Billboard chart 3 On September 12 2006 Ortega s debut album No Place Like BKLYN was released two weeks later the album entered the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart at number one 4 On July 17 Ortega appeared on an episode of One Life to Live 5 In July 2006 Ortega joined Rihanna as the opening act for her world tour 6 I admire her so much Rihanna said of Ortega She s a sweetheart and she is so grateful to be on tour with me and that s what I love She s gonna kill it 6 Ortega followed that tour with the Lo Maximo de la Musica National Tour 7 alongside Frankie J Luis Fonsi Nina Sky and Orishas Following the tour she was dropped from Hollywood Records 8 She appeared at the Music Unites benefit on March 17 2010 speaking about her forthcoming album 9 Ortega has since become a Christian artist and signed with AIC Records 10 On April 26 2011 Jeannie released her debut EP New Day 11 Jeannie Ortega released her sophomore album Perfect Love on January 30 2012 12 Ortega released her third album Love Changed Me on November 1 2016 13 Personal life edit Jeannie Ortega and her older sister Yoselyn were raised Santeria She contemplated suicide as a child Jeannie eventually became a Christian 14 She married Renn Law on December 27 2009 Jeannie and Renn now live in Orlando Florida They run their own church Most High King Ministries 15 Jeannie Ortega suffered three miscarriages On September 27 2021 Jeannie and Renn welcomed their son Elionaijah Law Writing edit On February 2 2021 after the COVID 19 pandemic began Ortega released her debut book What Is Happening to Me Discern and Defeat Your Unseen Enemy 16 She signed with Baker Publishing Group 17 Ortega writes as a journalist for The Christian Post 18 Filmography edit2006 Step Up Girl Singer 3Discography editAlbums edit 2006 No Place Like BKLYN August 1 2006 2012 Perfect Love January 31 2012 2016 Love Changed Me November 1 2016 Singles edit 2005 It s R Time featuring Gemstar N O R E Big Mato No Place Like BKLYN 2006 Crowded featuring Papoose No Place Like BKLYN 2006 So Done No Place Like BKLYN 2008 A Girl Like That Lucas Prata featuring Jeannie Ortega 2010 Beautiful Day 2010 Strong 2013 Imperfection Feat Righteous Rebel Perfect Love EPs edit New Day April 26 2011 Road To 31 2018 Writings editWhat Is Happening to Me Discern and Defeat Your Unseen Enemy 2021 See also editPuerto Rican AmericansReferences edit a b c Mason Stewart November 19 1986 Jeannie Ortega gt Biography allmusic Retrieved October 5 2010 Theakston Rob December 9 2003 Love Don t Cost a Thing gt Overview allmusic Retrieved October 5 2010 Pop Music Top Pop Songs Chart Billboard Archived from the original on January 6 2015 Retrieved January 30 2013 Heatseekers Albums Chart Billboard com Retrieved 2020 03 28 29OnTV Billboard com July 17 2006 Archived from the original on September 22 2014 Retrieved 2020 03 28 a b Moss Corey July 6 2006 Rihanna Lets Fans Be Her Guide Selects Summer Jam We Ride As Next Single MTV Retrieved October 5 2010 For The Record Quick News On Kanye West Rolling Stones Ozzfest Madonna Rihanna Taylor Hicks amp More MTV August 3 2006 Retrieved October 5 2010 Only One Thing Gave Singer Lasting Fulfillment OK GALLERY Melanie Fiona Brings Down the House for Music Unites OK Magazine March 18 2010 Archived from the original on May 28 2010 Retrieved October 5 2010 Jeannie Ortega AIC Records Official Website Aicrecords com Retrieved 2020 03 28 Jeannie Ortega brings a New Day to the ears of music listeners Archived from the original on 2017 10 18 Retrieved 2017 10 18 K LOVE and Arise NY Family Fun Day Jeannie Ortega to Perform in Central Park Sunday Christianpost com 29 April 2014 Retrieved 2020 03 28 GMT Czarina Ong Thu 3 Nov 2016 7 00 3 November 2016 Christian Singer Jeannie Ortega Talks About Her New Album Love Changed Me and How She Found Peace Through God Christiantoday com Retrieved 2020 03 28 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link Singer Jeannie Ortega Talks Trading Pop Success Escaping Witchcraft With Release of Christian Album Christianpost com November 2016 Retrieved 2020 03 28 Dancing With the Devil She Fled Evil and the Occult After a Truly Terrifying Experience Christian artist shares journey from the occult to ministry Love invaded the darkness Jeannie Ortega Law Pop Star Turned Christian Journalist Reveals Escape From Witchcraft Finding Salvation In JesusExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jeannie Ortega Jeannie Ortega Most High King Ministries Jeannie Ortega at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jeannie Ortega amp oldid 1183852108, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
