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Highlights & Bio
Latin Excellence Award Recipient 2024 presented by
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Mississauga Music Award Nominee - Emerging Talent of the Year 2024Jennifer Cortez is nominated for the City of Mississauga's Mississauga Music Award 2024 in the Emerging Talent of the Year Category.
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.::: JENNIFER CORTEZ BIOGRAPHY :::.
Jennifer Cortez also known by her stage name, "The Prof", – is a multifaceted Canadian/Ecuadorian artist, singer-songwriter, art director, and professor. She is the proud recipient of the Latin Excellence Award from Toronto Metropolitan University and Fuerza Latina, recognizing her as a Community Leader for her contributions to the Hispanic community.
Born in Toronto, Canada, and raised in Toronto and Scarborough during elementary years, Jennifer was heavily influenced by R&B, reggae, hip hop and Latin music, as well as diversity and multiculturalism in her community.
Jennifer's mother and grandmother were both recording artists in Ecuador, South America, known for their vinyl record, entitled, "Cantares Ecuatorianos". Inspired by her family's musical roots, Jennifer began singing lessons at age 12 and officially in the early 2000s, Jennifer began writing original lyrics, collaborating with local artists and performing locally at events, causes and fundraisers such as, Amnesty International (Human Rights), Culture Days in Mississauga City Hall, Woman's International Day events, Toronto's Latin Community Fundraisers for Natural Disasters & Earthquakes in Ecuador, and the Inti Raymi Festival.
Her breakthrough single, The Latin Anthem (Himno Latino) by Jennifer Cortez featuring Juno nominee, Arabesque, was a groundbreaking tribute to empowering Hispanic women. Released in 2008, the song gained traction on Toronto’s Latin and urban radio stations and is featured on her debut album Through the Rain - Jennifer Cortez. This album, originally released on CD in 2010, is also available across all major streaming platforms.
The stage name, "The Prof" stems from Jennifer’s academic career, which began in 2017 at Humber College, where she taught for the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts and the Longos Faculty of Business. Her dedication to education led her to earn a Master of Arts in Higher Education, Administration, and Leadership from Royal Roads University in 2021. She expanded her teaching role in 2023, joining Sheridan College’s Pilon School of Business at the Hazel McCallion campus in Mississauga.
Through her music, Jennifer strives to inspire and empower listeners. She pens heartfelt lyrics addressing women’s empowerment, mental health awareness, and overcoming adversity. Notable works include: "My Way" by the Prof ft. Abhithi,
"Himno Latino" by Jennifer Cortez, Ft. Arabesque, "Peek-a-Boo" by The Prof and "Through the Rain" by Jennifer Cortez to name a few. Each song reflects her mission to motivate and uplift her audience.
In addition to her 2024 Latin Excellence Award, Jennifer has been nominated for the Mississauga Music Award 2024 in the Emerging Talent of the Year category.
You can find Jennifer’s EP "Out of Office”, her LP, “Through the Rain” originally released on a physical CD in 2010, and more of her singles on all streaming platforms under The Prof and under Jennifer Cortez.
Born in Toronto, Canada, and raised in Toronto and Scarborough during elementary years, Jennifer was heavily influenced by R&B, reggae, hip hop and Latin music, as well as diversity and multiculturalism in her community.
Jennifer's mother and grandmother were both recording artists in Ecuador, South America, known for their vinyl record, entitled, "Cantares Ecuatorianos". Inspired by her family's musical roots, Jennifer began singing lessons at age 12 and officially in the early 2000s, Jennifer began writing original lyrics, collaborating with local artists and performing locally at events, causes and fundraisers such as, Amnesty International (Human Rights), Culture Days in Mississauga City Hall, Woman's International Day events, Toronto's Latin Community Fundraisers for Natural Disasters & Earthquakes in Ecuador, and the Inti Raymi Festival.
Her breakthrough single, The Latin Anthem (Himno Latino) by Jennifer Cortez featuring Juno nominee, Arabesque, was a groundbreaking tribute to empowering Hispanic women. Released in 2008, the song gained traction on Toronto’s Latin and urban radio stations and is featured on her debut album Through the Rain - Jennifer Cortez. This album, originally released on CD in 2010, is also available across all major streaming platforms.
The stage name, "The Prof" stems from Jennifer’s academic career, which began in 2017 at Humber College, where she taught for the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts and the Longos Faculty of Business. Her dedication to education led her to earn a Master of Arts in Higher Education, Administration, and Leadership from Royal Roads University in 2021. She expanded her teaching role in 2023, joining Sheridan College’s Pilon School of Business at the Hazel McCallion campus in Mississauga.
Through her music, Jennifer strives to inspire and empower listeners. She pens heartfelt lyrics addressing women’s empowerment, mental health awareness, and overcoming adversity. Notable works include: "My Way" by the Prof ft. Abhithi,
"Himno Latino" by Jennifer Cortez, Ft. Arabesque, "Peek-a-Boo" by The Prof and "Through the Rain" by Jennifer Cortez to name a few. Each song reflects her mission to motivate and uplift her audience.
In addition to her 2024 Latin Excellence Award, Jennifer has been nominated for the Mississauga Music Award 2024 in the Emerging Talent of the Year category.
You can find Jennifer’s EP "Out of Office”, her LP, “Through the Rain” originally released on a physical CD in 2010, and more of her singles on all streaming platforms under The Prof and under Jennifer Cortez.
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