Jasmine Cephas Jones Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 52 kg |
Date of Birth | July 21, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Jasmine Cephas Jones is an American actress and singer who has followed into her father’s footsteps to become an actor. She has also inherited her mother’s vocal skills and has proved herself as an accomplished singer. Jasmine has even managed to win Grammy Award for her work in the Hamilton soundtrack album. She got her breakthrough with the acclaimed play, Hamilton. Her mainstream theatrical roles have come in movies such as Blindspotting and Dog Days.
Born Name
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Nick Name
Jazzy
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Residence
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Jasmine Cephas Jones went to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. She later polished her acting skills at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. She graduated from her acting course in 2011.
Occupation
Actress, Singer
Family
- Father – Ron Cephas Jones (Actor) (Died in 2023)
- Mother – Kim Lesley (Jazz Singer)
Manager
Jasmine Cephas Jones is represented by New York-based ATA Management.
Genre
Musical Theatre
Instruments
Vocals
Label
Unknown
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
52 kg or 114.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jasmine Cephas Jones has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black and White)
She has African-American ancestry on her father’s side, while, on her mother’s side, she is of English descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
High Forehead
Brand Endorsements
Jasmine Cephas Jones has used her social media posts to endorse products and brands such as Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet.
Best Known For
- Being cast in a supporting role in the romantic comedy movie, Dog Days. Her father Ron Cephas Jones was also cast in a supporting role in the movie.
- Having played the dual role of Maria Reynolds and Margarita “Peggy” Schuyler Van Rensselaer in the musical, Hamilton. She performed in the Broadway as well as the Off-Broadway production of the play.
As a Singer
Jasmine has lent her voice to a couple of musicals she has been cast in. She even won a Grammy Award in recognition for her performance as one of the principal soloists on the Hamilton soundtrack album.
She also joined her fellow Hamilton stars Renée Elise Goldsberry and Phillipa Soo to sing America the Beautiful at the Super Bowl in 2017.
First Film
In 2013, she made her theatrical film debut in the drama movie, Titus. Her father was cast in the title role, while, she played a supporting role in the movie.
First TV Show
In 2013, Jasmine Cephas Jones made her first TV show appearance in the Justice Served episode of the police procedural TV series, Blue Bloods.
Personal Trainer
Jasmine regularly hits the gym to keep herself in top shape. She relies on the guidance of Olivia Rose for nutrition and her workout plans. Rose often mixes her workouts and gets her to work outdoors as well.
Jasmine Cephas Jones Facts
Featured Image by Jasmine Cephas Jones / Instagram
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