Jasmine V Bio
Jasmine Marie Villegas, known professionally as Jasmine V, is an American singer whose career in pop, R&B, soul, and hip hop has spanned more than two decades. Born on December 7, 1993, she first drew public attention as a young performer in a Los Angeles commercial and on the basketball court before becoming a recording artist signed to several major labels. Over the years, she has worked with producers, songwriters, and performers across the music and entertainment industries while building a solo catalog of singles, extended plays, and a songbook series.
Villegas remains active as both a singer and actress, balancing her independent releases with high-profile collaborations. She has reached audiences through radio singles, music videos, magazine features, and live appearances, and she continues to release new material in English and Spanish.
Early Life and Background
Jasmine Marie Villegas was born on December 7, 1993, and raised in the United States in a family that blended Filipino and Mexican heritage. Her parents separated when she was a young girl, and she grew up alongside three brothers, Robert Villegas, Jream Andrew Sablan, and Justin Villegas. The family environment encouraged creativity from an early age, and Villegas credits her grandmother, Sofia Vales, with introducing her to the entertainment world by enrolling her in modeling at the age of six.
That early exposure led to a string of beauty pageant contests and small performance opportunities that shaped her stage presence. By the time she was nine years old, Villegas had appeared in a commercial for the animated feature The Land Before Time IX, signaling her comfort in front of the camera. These early experiences laid the foundation for her transition from pageants and modeling into professional music.
Path to Music
Villegas made her first professional singing performance at the age of 11, when she sang the United States national anthem at a Los Angeles Clippers basketball game. The performance marked a clear turning point, connecting her to a wider entertainment network in Los Angeles. Soon after, she signed a record contract with Damon Dash’s Dame Dash Music Group and began work on a debut project that included planned collaborations with label-mate and former Missy Elliott protégée Nicole Wray.
As a teenager, Villegas continued to build her profile through acting and modeling opportunities, including a notable appearance in Justin Bieber’s music video for the single “Baby” in 2010. She later joined Bieber on the second leg of his My World Tour and appeared with him at the Kids’ Choice Awards, experiences that introduced her to a global audience and sharpened her skills as a live performer.
Jasmine V Career
Early Career (2003–2009)
Jasmine V has been active in the music industry since 2003, beginning with local performances and recording sessions in Los Angeles. Her early career included a mix of pageant work, commercial appearances, and feature roles in music videos that helped her develop as a stage performer. The period was characterized by foundational training and the release of early material that attracted the attention of established record labels.
Key moments from these years included her national anthem performance for the Los Angeles Clippers and her first major label signing with Dame Dash Music Group. These steps set the stage for her rapid rise during her teenage years and prepared her for a series of high-visibility collaborations that followed.
Breakthrough (2010–2015)
Villegas signed with RCA Records at the age of 16, a major milestone that brought her wider industry support. Her appearance as Justin Bieber’s love interest in the music video for “Baby” in 2010 became one of her most recognizable early roles, leading to a spot on the second leg of the My World Tour and appearances at the Kids’ Choice Awards. She also appeared in the Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber music video for “Eenie Meenie,” further expanding her on-screen presence.
In 2013, Villegas signed with Interscope Records and Ester Dean’s Eye Know a Secret (E.K.A.S.) Records, marking a new creative phase. The following year, she appeared on the cover of Latina magazine’s February 2014 issue alongside rapper Becky G, reflecting her growing influence in Latin and pop crossover markets. Her single “That’s Me Right There” featuring Kendrick Lamar debuted on August 5, 2014, and rose to number 39 on the Billboard Twitter Top Tracks chart. Her debut extended play was released on November 10, 2014, followed by the single “One Night” featuring Problem and Jeremih in March 2015, which samples “Kiss of Life” by Sade. On June 8, 2015, she released the Spanish-language single “Renegades.”
Notable Works and Milestones
Jasmine V’s signature projects include her debut extended play, the single “That’s Me Right There” featuring Kendrick Lamar, and the Spanish-language track “Renegades.” Her work with artists such as Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston, Problem, Jeremih, and Kendrick Lamar highlights her versatility across pop, R&B, and hip hop. Beyond music, her appearance on the cover of Latina magazine and her co-written songbook series underscore her broader creative ambitions.
Jasmine V Award Nominations
Publicly verifiable information about formal award nominations for Jasmine V is limited, and the available sources do not provide a confirmed list of nominations across her career.
Jasmine V Awards Won
Publicly verifiable information about major awards won by Jasmine V is limited, and the available sources do not provide a confirmed list of award wins across her career.
Jasmine V Family
Jasmine V is of Filipino and Mexican descent and has three brothers: Robert Villegas, Jream Andrew Sablan, and Justin Villegas. Her parents separated when she was a young girl, and her grandmother, Sofia Vales, played a formative role in her early life by introducing her to modeling at the age of six. Sofia Vales’s guidance helped shape Villegas’s earliest experiences in front of audiences and supported her early entry into pageants and performance work.
Personal Life
Jasmine V dated singer Justin Bieber from 2009 to 2010, a period that coincided with her appearance in his “Baby” music video. In 2014, she began dating YouTuber Ronnie Banks after he appeared in her music video for “That’s Me Right There.” The couple became engaged in December 2016 and have a daughter together, born on February 19, 2016; the engagement was later broken off. In May 2020, Villegas had a son with her boyfriend Omar Amin.