JoJo
Joanna Noëlle Levesque, professionally recognized as JoJo, was born on December 20, 1990, and has made her mark as both an American singer and actress. Her journey in the entertainment world began in her childhood, where she showcased her vocal talent in various singing competitions and local talent shows. In 2003, she caught the attention of record producer Vincent Herbert during her appearance on "America's Most Talented Kids." This led to her signing with Blackground Records.
JoJo released her self-titled debut album in 2004, which soared to number four on the US Billboard 200 and achieved platinum certification from the RIAA, with global sales exceeding four million copies. Her breakout single, "Leave (Get Out)," made history by making her the youngest solo artist at just 13 to top the US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart. Following this success, her follow-up single "Baby It's You" also gained gold certification.
Her second album, "The High Road," released in 2006, featured the hit "Too Little Too Late," which peaked at number three on the Hot 100. Despite facing label disputes that hindered her third studio album's release, she independently produced two mixtapes before signing with Atlantic Records in 2014. JoJo's third studio album, "Mad Love," launched in 2016, marked her return to the top ten in the US.
In addition to her musical accomplishments, JoJo ventured into acting, making her film debut in "Aquamarine" (2006) alongside Robin Williams and appearing in various TV series. By 2007, she had sold over seven million records worldwide, establishing herself as a versatile talent in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
Fresh (2022)
The Sleep Curse
The Magnificent Butcher
The Idolmaker
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
A Motown Christmas
Mansion of the Doomed
Before You Know It
Alien Addiction
Child Star
Cora Bora
Yor, the Hunter from the Future
To Rob a Thief
Aquamarine
War Pony
Dogman (2023)
The Intern
Theatre of Mr. and Mrs. Kabal
Cajun Fried Werewolf
The Pirates of Somalia
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Anna Magdalena
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
Something from Tiffany's
A Very Demi Holiday Special
The Doberman Gang
Where the Crawdads Sing
Little Cigars
All the Wrong Clues
RV
Chicago Rot
Shuffle
Rez Ball
Band of Outsiders
Celebrity Watch Party
Those About to Die
The Irregulars
Celebrity Big Brother: Late and Live
So You Think You Can Dance
Stags
The Real Housewives of Durban
GoGo for the Gold
Hard Sun
The Winchesters
The Real Housewives of Johannesburg