Name: Christina AguileraBirth name: Christina Maria Aguilera
Date of birth: December 18, 1980
Birthplace: Staten Island, New York, United States
Genre(s): Pop, R&B
Occupation: Singer-songwriter, philanthropist
Christina María Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980. She is an American Pop/R&B singer and songwriter. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994. Aguilera signed to RCA Records after recording "Reflection" for the film Mulan. She came to prominence following her debut album Christina Aguilera (1999), which was a commercial success spawning three number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. A Latin pop album, Mi Reflejo (2001), and several collaborations followed which garnered Aguilera worldwide success but she was displeased with her lack of input in her music and image.
