Petite Celeb of the Week
Being petite has really worked out for this petite celeb, read on…..
It’s not often that I’m surprised when I find out the heights of actresses in hollywood, since I have written about most of the well known women under 5’4. But, this one was a surprise, I never would have guessed that Roselyn Sanchez was a petite fashionista! It must be her strong presence on screen, plus the fact that I think some of her male costars were on the shorter side. Now we have a new petite celebrity to celebrate!
Quick facts
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
It is said that she is 5’5, but since there’s usually an extra inch tacked on, I’m betting 5’4 max.
Rise to Fame
In 1991, at the age of 18, Sánchez moved to New York City, where she took classes in dancing, acting and singing. She returned to Puerto Rico and in 1992, she made her movie debut, having landed a small part as an island girl in the movie Captain Ron, which was partly filmed on the island, starring Martin Short and Kurt Russell.
In 1991, at the age of 18, Sánchez moved to New York City, where she took classes in dancing, acting and singing. She returned to Puerto Rico and in 1992, she made her movie debut, having landed a small part as an island girl in the movie Captain Ron, which was partly filmed on the island, starring Martin Short and Kurt Russell.
In Puerto Rico, she gained public attention as a dancer and co-host of an island’s variety show called Que Vacilon. Petite contest rose Sanchez to International Fame!
In 1993, Roselyn won the Miss Puerto Rico Petite contest and in 1994 she won the international title of Miss America Petite. This contest rose Sanchez to international fame. Since then she has been named to numerous annual lists of beautiful women including Maxim Magazine Hot 100 in 2001, 2002 and 2006; AskMen.com’s Top 99 Most Desirable Women in 2005 and 2006; FHM Magazine 100 Sexiest Women in 2005 and 2006.
Big Hollywood Break
In 2001, Sánchez was cast as “Isabella Molina”, an undercover United States Secret Service agent who was Jackie Chan’s love interest in the hit movie Rush Hour 2. In 2003, she played the role of “Lorena” in the movie Chasing Papi starring alongside Jaci Velasquez and Sofia Vergara. Sanchez has already acted in 20 movies, including the role of Maria in Edison as well as the role of Karen Lopez in Underclassman.
In 2001, Sánchez was cast as “Isabella Molina”, an undercover United States Secret Service agent who was Jackie Chan’s love interest in the hit movie Rush Hour 2. In 2003, she played the role of “Lorena” in the movie Chasing Papi starring alongside Jaci Velasquez and Sofia Vergara. Sanchez has already acted in 20 movies, including the role of Maria in Edison as well as the role of Karen Lopez in Underclassman.
She’s a Singer too
In 2003, her first musical recording Borinqueña was released. The album first single “Amor Amor” gained a lot of attention as well as a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Music Video. She appeared in Craig David’s music videos Hidden Agenda and Personal and in the Fabolous video for “Make Me Better”.
In 2003, her first musical recording Borinqueña was released. The album first single “Amor Amor” gained a lot of attention as well as a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Music Video. She appeared in Craig David’s music videos Hidden Agenda and Personal and in the Fabolous video for “Make Me Better”.
Petite Charity
Sánchez is a supporter of animal rights and active member of PETA. She recently appeared nude in a PETA ad in support of anti-fur campaign efforts. She is the spokesperson of the Fundación de Niños San Jorge, which attends sick children of poor families.
Sánchez is a supporter of animal rights and active member of PETA. She recently appeared nude in a PETA ad in support of anti-fur campaign efforts. She is the spokesperson of the Fundación de Niños San Jorge, which attends sick children of poor families.
