Christina Maria Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York. Christina's goal almost since birth was to be a singer, and at age 12 Christina Aguilera was invited to audition for "MMC" (1989). Christina Aguilera wound up getting the part and stayed there for a few years, until the show ended. In 1999 Christina Aguilera had her breakthrough hit, "Genie in a Bottle". Since then she's made millions of fans, sold millions of records and has won many awards, including a Grammy for best new female artist. Christina Aguilera has even made a Latin album and will be working on a second one. A Christmas album has also been released. Christina Aguilera is a bilingual singer mixed with Irish and Ecuadorian roots. Her self titled debut album went 10x platinum. Christina Aguilera has received many honors including 6 Grammy Nominations and one win for Best New Artist. 2 MTV Video Music Awards, a Radio Music Awards, 2 VH1 Awards, and a Teen Choice Award with Lil'Kim, Mya and Pink and the smash hit "Lady Maramalade".