| Birth place | New York City, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Haircolor | Brown |
| Eyecolor | Brown |
| Occupation | Model · actress · fashion designer |
| Partner | Bruno Mars (2011–2023) |
Jessica Caban is an American model, actress, and fashion designer. She was a contestant on Model Latina, where she was crowned the first ever Model Latina champion.
Career
She began her career in 2002, after being chosen to represent Jennifer Lopez's line "J-LO" as a runner-up in a nationwide search. She was later featured in many commercials and magazines and landed the main role in Proyecto Uno's music video "Holla".[1]
In 2008, Caban auditioned for Sí TV's new reality competition show, Model Latina, in which aspiring models compete against each other in fashion and cultural challenges; it was filmed in Los Angeles. Caban and Darlenis Duran competed in the season finale, where Caban has crowned Sí TV's first Model Latina. She was awarded a $10,000 contract with Q Management and was featured in spreads of magazines.[2]
Personal life
Caban began dating singer Bruno Mars in 2011.[3] The couple lived in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills with a Rottweiler named Geronimo and she attended three Grammy Award ceremonies with him.[4]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Are You for Great Sex? | Thea Gala Larson | Film debut |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008-2011 | Model Latina | Herself | Season 1 winner |
| 2016-2017 | Jane the Virgin | Sonia | 4 episodes |
Awards
| Year | Group | Award | Result | Film/Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Boston International Film Festival | Best Acting Performance in a Feature Film | Are You for Great Sex? | |
| Hoboken International Film Festival | Festival Award for Best Actress |
References
- ^ "Welcome to the official website of Jessica Caban". Jessica Caban. 2008. Archived August 26, 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Rodriguez, Priscilla (January 29, 2014). "8 Things to Know About Bruno Mars’ Girlfriend". latina.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- ^ "Who's Bruno Mars' Girlfriend, Jessica Caban? Inside Their Private Years-Long Romance". theknot.com. Archived 2026-02-12 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ^ Art, Pop Culture & (2025-01-09). "Bruno Mars' girlfriend of 13-years, Jessica Caban fuels breakup rumors amid speculation". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-17.
External links
- Jessica Caban at IMDb