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Juju Castaneda

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American novelist
Juju Castaneda
Castaneda in 2018
Born
Juliette Castaneda[1]

(1981年03月21日) March 21, 1981 (age 44)
New York City, U.S.
Alma materBarry University (BA, MA)
Occupations
  • Media personality
  • author
  • actress
  • businesswoman
Years active2012–present
Writing career
Pen nameJuliet C.
Genre

Juliette "Juju" Castaneda (nickname Juju C.; pen name Juliet C.; born March 21, 1981) is an American media personality, author, actress and businesswoman. She rose to prominence as a main cast member of the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York and she subsequently appeared as a supporting cast member on its spin-off show, Love & Hip Hop: Miami . Castaneda released her debut novel, Secrets of a Jewel, in January 2017.

Career

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In 2012, Castaneda was reportedly approached by Mona Scott-Young to appear as a cast member on the third season of VH1's reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York , but she turned it down.[2] In April 2014, Castaneda was featured on rapper Cam'ron's track "Devil" and the song was later included in the extended play, 1st of the Month Vol. 3 .[3] [4] She made her New York Fashion Week debut in the fall of 2014, walking for Mark McNairy.[5]

In December 2016, Castaneda joined the supporting cast of the seventh season of Love & Hip Hop: New York after previously making an uncredited cameo in season 6.[6] This season chronicled the launch of her debut novel Secrets of a Jewel.[7] She was later promoted to the main cast for the eighth and ninth seasons of the show,[8] which explored her adapting Secrets of a Jewel into a play,[9] and her business ventures with fellow cast members Safaree and Jonathan Fernandez.[10] [11] Castaneda returned to the show as a supporting cast member for the tenth season.[12] Additionally, Castaneda made several appearances on the first season of Love & Hip Hop: Miami as a friend of Amara La Negra.[13]

In 2019, Castaneda made her transition into acting after being cast in the thriller film Don't Shoot the Messenger.[14] She also made a minor appearance in the crime comedy I Got the Hook-Up 2 .[15]

Personal life

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Castaneda was born in Brooklyn, New York City.[16] She was raised in Miami, Florida after her family relocated there shortly after her birth.[17] Her parents are both Afro-Cuban immigrants who moved to the United States in 1980.[18] [19] She has an older brother, José Ernesto,[20] and a sister, Jacquelyn, who is currently her manager.[21] At the age of 16, Castaneda moved to Orlando and later worked as a security screener at Orlando International Airport.[22] [23] Castaneda attended Barry University, obtaining both a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in public administration.[24] [25] [26] [27] She is also a licensed real estate broker in Florida and the proprietor of a hair care and wig company, Candy Jewels Hair.[28] [29]

Castaneda is a fluent speaker of Spanish and English.[30] She is a vegetarian.[31] [32]

After meeting rapper Cam'ron in 2002, the two began dating in 2008.[33] The couple became engaged in 2013,[34] but they later called off their engagement in 2017.[35]

Activism

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Castaneda is known for being outspoken about her Afro-Latina identity;[36] she has been a proponent for addressing colorism and eurocentrism within the Latin community.[37] [38] She spoke out in support of Amara La Negra, who was criticised by another cast member for sporting an afro on the set of Love & Hip Hop: Miami .[39] In 2018, she stated:

We're Afro-Latinas, we're here to stay, and we have little girls looking up to us.[40] [...] My Afro-Latina identity is such a huge part of who I am and I know Amara is the same way. I don’t ever want this industry to beat that out of her or any other young woman. [...] I want her to be proud and to embrace her identity, with whatever makes her comfortable and makes her feel beautiful.[41]

In 2016, Castaneda established My Precious Jewels, a nonprofit organization to help adolescent girls with self-confidence and self-acceptance.[42] In March 2019, she raised 200,000ドル to donate to an orphanage in Cuba.[43]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 I Got the Hook-Up 2 Sunday Direct-to-video [15]
2020 True To the Game 2 Magazine offer girl
2021 Don't Shoot the Messenger Kim [14]
2021 He Said She Said Sequoia "KOI" Johnson

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2016–2020 Love & Hip Hop: New York Herself Uncredited cameo (season 6);[44] supporting cast (seasons 7, 10);[45] main cast (seasons 8–9):[46] 38 episodes
2018 Love & Hip Hop: Miami Herself Supporting cast (season 1):[38] 3 episodes
2018 Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies Herself Episode: "Meet the Mackies"[47]
2019 Black Music Honors Herself (host) YouTube exclusive; "Social Media Lounge" segment[48]

Bibliography

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  • Secrets of a Jewel (January 31, 2017)[49] [50]

References

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  1. ^ "Detail by Officer/Registered Agent Name: Florida Profit Corporation/JUJU ENTERTAINMENT, INC. [Filed under "Juliette Castaneda"]". sunbiz.org. Florida Department of State Division of Corporations. July 17, 2014.
  2. ^ Higgins, Keenan (July 24, 2012). "Cam'Ron Talks New Dipset Album, Vado, and 'Love & Hip-Hop'". Vibe . Eldridge Industries . Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Coleman II, C. Vernon (April 5, 2014). "Cam'ron Featuring JuJu "Devil"". XXL . Townsquare Media . Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  4. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (August 26, 2014). "Cam'ron Dips W/ Hell Rell, Estelle, Juju & More". SOHH . 4Control Media. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  5. ^ Nostro, Lauren (April 7, 2014). "Watch Cam'ron's "We Made It (Freestyle)" Video With Behind the Scenes Footage From Mark McNairy's NYFW Show". Complex . Verizon Hearst Media Partners . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  6. ^ Meara, Paul (November 15, 2016). "Cam'ron Is Not Happy About His Appearance in the 'Love & Hip-Hop' Trailer". VH1 . Viacom . Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  7. ^ Drakeford, Cortney (January 31, 2017). "'Love & Hip Hop: New York' Star Yandy Smith Praises Juju's Book After Accusing Her Of Betrayal". International Business Times . IBT Media. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  8. ^ Drakeford, Cortney (November 26, 2018). "'Love & Hip Hop: New York' Season 9 Premiere: Meet Cast Of VH1 Series". International Business Times . IBT Media. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  9. ^ Drakeford, Cortney (October 30, 2017). "'LHHNY' Season 8 Premiere: Meet The Cast Members Of VH1 Series". International Business Times . IBT Media. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  10. ^ Berger, Tia (December 10, 2018). "'LHH' Fans Blast Jonathan for His 'Nonexistent' Beef with JuJu: 'Why Is He Mad?'". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  11. ^ Drakeford, Cortney (December 17, 2017). "'LHHNY' Season 8 Spoilers: What Will Happen In Episode 8?". International Business Times . IBT Media. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  12. ^ Grant, Shawn (November 5, 2019). "Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Chrissy Lampkin Tapped For Season 10 of 'Love & Hip Hop New York'". The Source . The NorthStar Group. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  13. ^ Thorpe, Isha (March 14, 2018). "Amara La Negra & Juju Gather Young Hollywood In 'Love & Hip Hop' Preview". iHeartRadio . iHeartMedia . Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  14. ^ a b @iamjuju_ (February 22, 2019). "[Photograph of Don't Shoot the Messenger Poster]". Instagram . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  15. ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (May 7, 2019). "'I Got The Hook-Up 2': Urban Movie Channel & RLJE Films Team On Releasing Master P's Sequel". Deadline Hollywood . Penske Media Corporation . Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  16. ^ Clarendon, Dan (November 6, 2017). "'Love and Hip Hop' Newbie Anais Is Sure to Keep the Rest of the Cast on Their Toes". In Touch Weekly . American Media, Inc. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  17. ^ Xie, Jessica (May 10, 2017). "Juliet "Juju" C. Talks Blackness, Body Politics And Relationship Goals (Video)". Vibe . Eldridge Industries . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  18. ^ Pickens, Ashley (April 24, 2017). "Juliet "JuJu" C. On Being Afro-Cuban: "I'm Going To Rep 'Til The Wheels Fall Off"". Vibe . Eldridge Industries . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  19. ^ "Juliet "Juju" Castaneda Interview [VIDEO]". Latina.com . Latina Media Ventures. January 10, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  20. ^ Flowers, Shaunee (December 4, 2018). "Juliet 'Juju' Castaneda from LHHNY: Age, net worth and everything else you need to know about Love & Hip Hop star". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  21. ^ @soyjackie (July 1, 2019). "[Photograph of Juju Castaneda with mother and sister]". Instagram . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  22. ^ Grant, Jasmine (December 27, 2017). "Juju Says She Was Hurt to Hear Cam'ron Reveal Their Relationship Wasn't Fun Anymore". VH1 . Viacom . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  23. ^ "Happy V Day From Cam'ron & JuJu". V Magazine . Visionaire. February 12, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  24. ^ Bellino, Damian (February 26, 2016). "I Love College: VH1 Reality Stars Who Got Their Education On". VH1 . Viacom. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  25. ^ Jade, Olivia (January 4, 2018). "Juju & Cam'ron's Breakup After She Earned Her Master's Degree Is A Lesson On Outgrowing Your Partner". xonecole.com. Will Packer Media. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  26. ^ Smiley, Rickey (December 4, 2017). "JuJu Announces She's Graduating With Her Masters". Rickey Smiley Morning Show . Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  27. ^ Nubia, Azizah (December 11, 2017). "Congrats to Love & Hip Hop NY Star Juju for getting her Masters Degree". Hip Hop Enquirer Magazine. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  28. ^ "Candy Jewels Hair Company". bbb.org. Better Business Bureau . Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  29. ^ "Licensee Details – CASTANEDA, JULIETTE". myfloridalicense.com. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. May 8, 2007.
  30. ^ Bennett, Jessica (April 3, 2017). "Love & Hip Hop's Juju on Misconceptions About Being Afro-Latina — Exclusive". Wetpaint . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  31. ^ Grant, Jasmine (October 26, 2017). "Juju Flexes Her Snatched New Frame While Revealing the Secrets to Her Weight Loss". VH1 . Viacom . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  32. ^ Uwumarogie, Victoria (October 25, 2017). "Juju On That Bloat: How Juliet "Juju" C. Lost 21 Pounds In 3 Months After Dropping Meat, Processed Foods". MadameNoire . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  33. ^ Montgomery, Sarah Jasmine (27 December 2017). "Juju Opens Up About Her Breakup with Cam'ron". Complex.
  34. ^ Mehka (January 16, 2013). "Cam'ron Puts A Ring On It: Gets Engaged To His Longtime Girlfriend JuJu". Hip Hop Enquirer Magazine. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  35. ^ Perkins, Tai (June 26, 2019). "Whew Chile! Cam'ron Opens Up About Why He Broke Up With Juju + She Responds". hot97.com. WQHT . Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  36. ^ Uwumarogie, Victoria (January 25, 2018). "Famous Afro-Latinos Tired Of Trying To Explain To People They're Black And Latin". MadameNoire . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  37. ^ Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (June 19, 2017). "A Conversation with Juju: Author, Entrepreneur, and Queen of Love & Hip-Hop". Jezebel . Univision Communications . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  38. ^ a b Willis, Kiersten (January 30, 2018). "LHHMIA: Juju Lights Up Young Hollywood Over Color Bias Against Amara La Negra". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  39. ^ Kwateng-Clark, Danielle (January 3, 2018). "'Love & Hip Hop Miami' Opens Up An Unexpected Conversation On Colorism In The Latino Community". Essence . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  40. ^ Michel, Sarah (January 22, 2018). "Good Sis Juju Shows Up To Support Amara La Negra in the Love & Hip Hop Miami Sneak Peek". VH1 . Viacom . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  41. ^ Cheadle, Julian (January 29, 2018). "Amara La Negra and Juju discuss colorism and Afro-Latina identity on Love & Hip Hop: Miami". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  42. ^ Booker, Bobbi (July 25, 2017). "'Love & Hip Hop' star offers advice jewels in debut book". The Philadelphia Tribune . Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  43. ^ Washington, Nakisha (March 29, 2019). "How Entrepreneur and Author Juliet "Juju" Raises Over 200k for Charity by Celebrating Her Birthday with Fans". The Profashionalist. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  44. ^ "Love & Hip Hop New York - Season 6, Ep. 12 - Love Conquers All". VH1 . Viacom. March 7, 2016. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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  46. ^ Berger, Tia (August 7, 2018). "Mona Scott-Young Replaces Most of the Cast of 'Love and Hip Hop: New York' Following Ratings Drop". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  47. ^ "Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies - Season 1 Episodes (TV Series)". VH1 . Viacom. October 1, 2018. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  48. ^ "Juju From Love & Hip Hop New York Host the BMH Social Media Lounge". Black Music Honors. YouTube. October 28, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  49. ^ Bennett, Jessica (March 30, 2017). "Exclusive — Love & Hip Hop's Juju Discusses Secrets of a Jewel, Gushes Over Becoming an Author". Wetpaint . Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  50. ^ Secrets of a Jewel. Taylor Made Publishing. 2017. ISBN 978-0692833735.
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