The Essentials
Full Name: Jessica Marie Alba
Date of Birth: April 28, 1981
Place of Birth: Pomona, California
Height: 5' 6 1/2"
Measurements: 34-25-34
Dress Size: 6
Hair: Light Brown
Eyes: Brown
Shoe Size: 8
Jessica Marie Alba was born in Pomona, California, on April 28, 1981. Jessica’s family moved to Biloxi, Mississippi while Jessica was very young. Her father, who was in the Air Force, moved the family to Del Rio, Texas, later. Eventually, the family settled in southern California when Jessica was nine. Jessica had always wanted to be an actress from the age of five. She took her first acting class at the age of 12. Shortly later, Jessica was signed by an agency.
In 1993, Jessica made her movie debut in Camp Nowhere. She was originally hired for a short time but got lucky when one of the main actresses dropped out. Jessica, who had the same color hair as the actress, eagerly took over the spot. After her first movie, Jessica appeared in two commercials for Nintendo and J.C. Penny and a few independent films. In 1994, she landed a reoccurring role in "The Secret World of Alex Mac." She played a snob who made life hard for the main character with magical powers. Also in 1994, she landed the role of Maya for a pilot of "Flipper." Jessica spent 1995 filming the first season of "Flipper" in Australia. Jessica is a PADI-certified diver and the "Flipper" show allowed her to have fun and play with the dolphins. The success of the first season of "Flipper" lead to the filming of the second season, which Jessica also starred in. Jessica involvement in "Flipper" lasted from 1995-1997. Since "Flipper" Jessica has appeared in a number of television shows and movies.
In 1996, Jessica appeared in Venus Rising as Young Eve. Also in 1996, she appeared in an episode of "Chicago Hope", as Maria. In 1997, Jessica appeared on the "Dini Petty Show", a Canadian talk show, and talked about her role in Flipper and her general acting career. She began working on P.U.N.K.S., featuring Randy Quaid, in 1998. P.U.N.K.S. was just recently released on video in early January, 1999.
In 1998, Jessica appeared in several TV shows for an episode or two. In early 1998, she appeared in "Brooklyn South", as Melissa. A few months later, she appeared in two episodes of "Beverly Hills 90210", as Leanne. And finally, she appeared in an episode of "Love Boat: The Next Wave."
In 1999 she appeared a huge number of magazines. She had a small role in Never Been Kissed which was released in the Spring. A month later she could be found with a larger role in Idle Hands. Her two performances in those movies started a buzz in the entertainment industry. Many more magazines would come knocking on her door. Shortly after the release of those two movies, she landed the starring role in Paranoia. She finished filming Paranoia in June. The movie is in post-production now.
Shortly later she started working on what will potentially be her biggest work ever. She auditioned for the leading role in Dark Angel. She caught the eye of James Cameron and will now star in the post anticipated TV show of 2000.
1994 - Camp Nowhere - Gail
1996 - Venus Rising - Young Eve
1999 - P.U.N.K.S.
1999 - Never Been Kissed - Kirsten
1999 - Idle Hands - Molly
2000 - Paranoia - Chloe
2001 - The Sleeping Dictionary - Selima
young age - two commercials for Nintendo and J.C. Penny
1994 - "The Secret World of Alex Mack" - Jessica
1995-1997 - "Flipper" - Maya
1996 - "Too Soon for Jeff" - Christy
1996 - "Chicago Hope" - Maria
1997 - "Dini Petty Show" - herself
1998 - "Brooklyn South" - Melissa
1998 - "Beverly Hills 90210" - Leanne
1998 - "Love Boat: The Next Wave" - Layla
1998 - "E! News" - herself
1999 - "E! News" - herself
1999 - "E! Behind the Scenes: Never Been Kissed" - herself
1999 - "MTV News" - herself
2000-present - "Dark Angel" - Max
1992 - "Robinson's May"
1994 - "Seventeen" - June
1995 - "Teen" - August
1999 - "Vanity Faire" - February
1999 - "Cinescape" - January/February
1999 - "YM" - March
1999 - "Teen People" - March
1999 - "Glamour" - March
1999 - "Allure" - March
1999 - "Bikini" - March
1999 - "Jump" - April
1999 - "Seventeen" - April
1999 - "Fangoria" - April
1999 - "Teen People" - May
1999 - "Detour" - May
1999 - "MXG" - Summer
1999 - "28th Street"
1999 - "Latingirl"
1999 - "Launch" - 28th edition
1999 - "The Sunday Times" - 06.20.99
1999 - "Toronto Star" - 06.23.99
1999 - "Teen People" - All-Star Yearbook
1999 - "Sci-Fi Teen"
1999 - "New York Times Magazine" - 09.05.99
1999 - "Gear" - October
2000 - "Seventeen" - January
2000 - "Details" - January
2000 - "Harper's Bazaar" - January
2000 - "New York Post" - 01.27.99
2000 - "Stuff" - February
2000 - "Ralph" - February
2000 - "Details" - February
2000 - "Interview" - February
2000 - "Sky Magazine" - April
2000 - "Maxim" - Hot 100 insert - May
2000 - "Mademoiselle" - June
2000 - "Entertainment Weekly" - 06.30.00
2000 - "Harper's Bazaar" - September
2000 - "TV Guide" - 09.14.00
2000 - "Stuff" - October
2000 - "Maxim" - October
2000 - "Emmy Magazine" - October
2000 - "Time" - 10.02.00
2000 - "Entertainment Weekly" - 10.06.00
2000 - "TV Guide" - 10.14.00
2000 - "TV Guide" (Canada) - 10.14.00
2000 - "US Weekly" - 10.16.00
2000 - "Teen Style" - October/November
2000 - "Steppin' Out" - 11.01.00
2000 - "TV Guide" - 11.25.00
2000 - "Parade Magazine" - 11.26.00
2000 - "Femme Fatales" - November
2000 - "Seventeen" - November
2000 - "Gear" - November
2000 - "Starlog" - November
2000 - "Starlog" - December
2000 - "Maxim" - December
2000 - "Sophisticates Hairstyles" - December
2000 - "Teen Hairstyles" - December
2000 - "Entertainment Weekly" - 12.15.00
2000 - "Entertainment Weekly" - 12.22.00
2000 - "People Magazine" - 12.25.00
2000 - "Rolling Stone" - 12.28.00
2001 - "Source" - January
2001 - "J-14" - January
2001 - "YM" - February
2001 - "Glamour" - February
1999 - "Seventeen" on-line chat - 12.09.99
1999 - "Vagina Monologues" - 02.16.99
