Christina Milian, born Christine Flores on September 26, 1981, in Jersey City, New Jersey, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress of Cuban descent. Raised in Waldorf, Maryland, she began her career early as a junior journalist on the Disney Channel’s "Movie Surfers" before transitioning into acting and music.

She made her professional musical debut at age 18 on rapper Ja Rule's 2000 hit single "Between Me and You," which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

She released her self-titled debut album in 2001, featuring the hit single "AM to PM," which charted in the US and UK, establishing her as a rising star in pop and R&B music. Her follow-up albums, "It's About Time" (2004) and "So Amazin'" (2006), delivered further hits including the Billboard top-five single "Dip It Low" and showcased a more urban pop and R&B style.

In addition to her music career, she has pursued acting with lead roles in films such as "Love Don't Cost a Thing" (2003), "Be Cool" (2005), "Pulse" (2006), and the straight-to-DVD "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish" (2009). She starred in holiday TV movies like "Snowglobe" and "Christmas Cupid" and lent her voice to the character Esther in the animated series "Family Guy."

She also had a main role in the sitcom "Grandfathered" (2015–2016) and appeared in various TV projects including "Dexter: Original Sin" (2024–2025). Beyond entertainment, she co-founded the Beignet Box dessert shop in Los Angeles and ventured into fashion and entrepreneurship.

She is known for her multifaceted talents as a performer and has been recognized with multiple chart successes and Grammy nominations throughout her career.