Julissa Bermudez
Julissa Bermúdez | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Bermúdez in 2011 | |
| Born | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Julissa Bermúdez is an American actress. Along Big Tigger, she was a co-host on BET's most popular music video countdown show 106 & Park from 2005 until 2006 (came back in December 2014 during its end), and the former host of MTV's Jersey Shore: After Hours and related Jersey Shore specials and reunions for earlier seasons. She co-starred alongside recording artist and actress Adrienne Bailon in their own reality series, Empire Girls: Julissa and Adrienne, which aired on the former Style Network.
Early life
Bermudez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, New York.[1]
Career
While attending New York's Talent Unlimited High School as a theatre major, Bermudez started auditioning and modeling. She got her first big break with a Coca-Cola commercial, and she was one of the six finalists who competed to represent singer Jennifer Lopez's sweetface fashion line.
She co-hosted the entertainment news show "Central Ave" from 2020 until 2021.[2]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | The Wannabe | David's Fantasy Girl | |
| All You've Got | Cousin Mali | ||
| 2008 | Make It Happen | Carmen | |
| 2010 | Harlem Hostel | Julie | |
| 2018 | Danger One | Montez | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | The Roof | Herself | Hostess |
| 2005–2007, 2014 | 106 & Park | Herself | Hostess |
| 2006–2007 | Julissa's Corner | Herself | Hostess |
| 2009 | Royal Pains | Maxine | 1 episode |
| Z Rock | Lola | 1 episode | |
| 2009–2011 | Jersey Shore | Herself | 6 episodes: "After Hours" / "Reunion" / "Before the Shore" |
| 2010 | Rescue Me | Hot Bartender | 1 episode |
| Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns | Girl that likes Will | 1 episode | |
| 2012 | Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne | Herself | Lead role |
| 2020 | Hunters | Maria de la Ruiz | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
| 2023 | The Plus One | Ana Sanchez | 1 episode |
See also
References
- ^ Century, Douglas (August 20, 2006). "A Night Out with Julissa Bermudez". The New York Times. Retrieved January 6, 2008.
- ^ "Will Packer's 'Central Ave' is Closing Down Production". December 29, 2020.