Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop musician. 
She first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the 
 Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series 
 The New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993-1994. After recording the song "Reflection" 
for the the film Mulan, she signed a recording contract with RCA Records 
and came to prominence following her debut album Christina Aguilera (1999), 
which was a commercial success spawning three #1 singles on the 
 Billboard Hot 100. A Latin pop album, Mi Reflejo (2001), and several 
collaborations followed which garnered Aguilera worldwide success, though she 
was displeased with her lack of input in her music and image.

After parting from her management, Aguilera took creative control over her 
second studio album Stripped (2002), which received mixed reviews and produced 
substantial sales. The second single, "Beautiful," was a commercial success 
and sustained the album's sales amidst controversy over Aguilera's overt sexual 
image. Aguilera's third studio album Back to Basics (2006), included elements 
of soul, jazz, and blues music, and was released to positive critical reception.

Aside from being known for her vocal ability, music videos and ever-changing 
image, musically, she includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her 
childhood, and female empowerment in her music. Apart from her work in music, 
she has also dedicated much of her time as a philanthropist for charities, 
human rights and world issues. Aguilera's work has earned her numerous awards, 
including four Grammy Awards and one Latin Grammy Award, amongst eighteen 
nominations. She has become one of the most successful recording artists of 
the decade, selling more than 43 million records worldwide.