Jasmine Marie Villegas (born December 7, 1993), known professionally as Jasmine V, is an American singer. She was signed to Damon Dash's label Dame Dash Music Group at the age of 12 and RCA Records at the age of 16 before signing to Interscope Records and Ester Dean's Eye Know a Secret (E.K.A.S.) Records.
Career At the age of nine, Villegas appeared in a commercial for the animated feature The Land Before Time IX.Bio. jasminevmusic.com. and her first professional singing performance at age 11, performing the United States national anthem at a Los Angeles Clippers game. Later that year, she signed a record contract with Damon Dash's Dame Dash Music Group and worked extensively on a debut that was slated to feature collaborations from label-mate and former Missy Elliott protégée, Nicole Wray. When she was 16, she then signed with RCA Records, and appeared in Justin Bieber's music video for his single "Baby", as his love interest in the video. She later joined Bieber on the second part of his My World Tour as well as at the Kids' Choice Awards. She also appeared in the Sean Kingston and Bieber music video for Eenie Meenie. Villegas has also written with musician Nick Jonas.
In 2013, Villegas signed with Interscope Records and Ester Dean's Eye Know a Secret (E.K.A.S.) Records. She later appeared alongside American rapper Becky G, on the cover of Latina magazine's February 2014 issue.
Her single, "That's Me Right There" featuring Kendrick Lamar debuted August 5, 2014, and rose to No. 39 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart. Her debut EP was released on November 10, of that year. On March 11, 2015, Villegas released a new single called "One Night" featuring Problem and Jeremih. The song samples "Kiss of Life" by Sade. On May 3, 2015, Villegas released the first installment in her songbook series (books inspired by her life and songs), co-written with R.W. Thomas. On June 8, 2015, Jasmine released a Spanish single titled "Renegades".
Personal life Villegas is of Filipino and Mexican descent. She has three brothers, Robert Villegas, Jream Andrew Sablan (a.k.a. Jdrew, Jream Andrew), and Justin Villegas. Her parents separated when she was a young girl. Her grandmother, Sofia Vales, was the one who got her started into modeling at the young age of six. Jasmine started out doing beauty pageant contests.
Villegas dated Justin Bieber from 2009 to 2010.
In 2014, Villegas began dating YouTuber Ronnie Banks after he appeared in her music video for the single "That's Me Right There." On November 2, 2015, Villegas announced via Twitter that she was expecting her first child with Banks. On February 19, 2016, she gave birth to their daughter. Villegas got engaged to Banks in December 2016, later the engagement was broken off.
On May 17, 2020, Villegas had a son with her boyfriend Omar Amin.
Discography Extended plays Title Album details That's Me Right There Released: November 10, 2014 Format: Digital download Label: Interscope, E.K.A.S. No Judgement Released: May 3, 2019 Format: Digital download Label: Self-released
Mixtapes Title Album details S(he) Be(lie)ve(d) Released: September 20, 2011 Format: Digital download Label: Self-released
Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positionsAlbum US USAirplay "Serious" 2010 — —Non-album single "All These Boys" — — "Didn't Mean It" 2012 — — "Paint A Smile" 2013 — — "That's Me Right There" (featuring Kendrick Lamar) 2014 105 81That's Me Right There EP "Me and My Broken Heart" (with Golden)——Non-album single "Main Chick" (with Golden)—— "Gimme More"2016—— "Devil Wears Prada" (featuring Ronnie Banks)2017—— "Coldest Heartbreak Pt. II" (with Jrem Andrew)2018—— "Hands To Myself"2019—— "Personal"—— "Lessons"2020—— "Real You"——
As featured artist 2011: Why Can't We Be Friends? (Sean Kingston feat. Jasmine V) 2011: Hello (Ryan Leslie feat. Jasmine Villegas) 2013: Now Is The Time (Wally Lopez feat. Jasmine V) 2015: Get It On [Remix] (Ap The Great feat. Jasmine V, K Camp) 2017: The Chase [Interlude] (ITSG3! feat. Jasmine Villegas) 2019: Hold Me Down (Prince Sole feat. Jasmine V)
Filmography Guest starring appearances Year Show Episode Role Notes2003 My Wife and Kids Michael's Band Rachel Guest appearance2004 Threat Matrix Extremist Makeover Daughter 1# 2004 Kellogg's Eggo — Girl eating Eggo Commercial2004 Stuff by Hilary Duff — Girl 2005 Arwin! — Lydia Main role alongside Selena Gomez2006 The Nine Outsiders Tiffany Guest appearance2007 That's So Raven Teacher's Pet Patty 2007–08 SOP Music variety show Herself Partnered with Julie Anne San Jose
Music video appearances Year SongArtist Role Notes 2004 "Jesus Walks" Kanye West Angel Cameo 2005 "How to Deal" Frankie J Herself 2010 "Baby" Justin Bieber Love interest Main role 2010 "Eenie Meenie" Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber Party-goer Extra 2011 "My Girl (Remix)" Mindless Behavior feat. Ciara, Tyga, Lil Twist Herself Cameo 2012 "Slide Over" Baby Bash Guy's love interest Main role 2013 "What U Like" Jream Andrew Herself 2013 "Now Is The Time" Wally Lopez 2015 "This Could Be Us" Rae Sremmurd Swae Lee's ex-girlfriend Cameo 2015 "Selfish Girls" Jake Miller Herself
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