Lisa Velez Net Worth
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Lisa Velez net worth is
$3 Million
Lisa Velez Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
One of the greatest RnB/Pop divas to come out of the 1980's music scene, Lisa Velez scored a series of hits. Known by her stage name, Lisa Lisa, she and her band, "Cult Jam", produced 5 albums that sealed their fame in New York City's thriving musical scene. The youngest of 10 children born in the Hell's Kitchen section of New York City, Lisa ...
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tattoo of the musical notes of her biggest hits around her ankle. |
| 2 | Big Smile |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | If you got an arm put it up! |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sister Maria Velez. |
| 2 | Aunt of Jose Soto. |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA: Performing live. [August 2012] |
| 4 | Lisa has toured with David Bowie, Teena Marie, New Edition, Run DMC, SWV, Salt N Pepa and Full Force. |
| 5 | Lisa's "Head to Toe" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in July of 1987. Her second #1 "Lost In Emotion" peaked just two months later. |
| 6 | Lisa has sold over 20 million records. With over over 14 Top 40 hits. |
| 7 | Lisa was the first Latino to cross over from the RnB to the Pop charts. |
| 8 | Lisa had said that Nickelodeons "Taina" was loosely based on her childhood. She played Taina's mother in the show. |
| 9 | Lisa sang background vocals on Patti Labelle's "I Got It Like That". |
| 10 | Lisa wrote the anthem for the National Suicide Prevention Campaign titled "Someone To Love Me for Me" a duet with Full Force in 1987. |
| 11 | Lisa recorded her first hit song at the age of 13, "I Wonder If I Take You Home". |
| 12 | Lisa is a breast cancer survivor. She is an active spokesperson for breast cancer awareness. |
| 13 | Lisa was awarded "Most Successful Latin American Musician" by President George Bush in 1990. |
| 14 | After her contract with Columbia was up in 1993, Lisa Lisa left Cult Jam and made a run at a solo career with her album "LL77". |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becoming Ricardo | 2013-2014 | TV Series | Lydia Cruz |
| Law & Order | 2003 | TV Series | Lucy Mireles |
| Taina | 2001-2002 | TV Series | Gloria Morales |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| RuPaul's Drag Race | 2014 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! | 2014 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Todd's Pop Song Reviews | 2010 | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode | |
| Everybody Hates Chris | 2006-2009 | TV Series performer - 3 episodes | |
| Kiss of Death | 1995 | performer: "I'm Open" - as Lisa Lisa | |
| Gladiator | 1992 | performer: "Welcome to the Real Life" - as Lisa Lisa | |
| Caddyshack II | 1988 | performer: "Go For Yours" - as Lisa Lisa |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends of Freestyle | 2016 | Documentary co-producer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends of Freestyle | 2016 | Documentary | Lisa |
| Unsung | 2012-2013 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Celebrity Ghost Stories | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| 2008 ALMA Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
| I Love Toys | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Herself (as Lisa Lisa) |
| I Love the 80's 3-D | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Herself (as Lisa Lisa) |
| Black in the 80s | 2005 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Herself (as Lisa Lisa) |
| Retrosexual: The 80's | 2004 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Herself (as Lisa Lisa) |
| VH-1 Where Are They Now? | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
| Never Mind the Buzzcocks | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter (as Lisa Lisa) |
| Soul Train | 1986-1994 | TV Series documentary | Herself - Guest / Herself |
| The Montel Williams Show | 1991 | TV Series | Herself |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1987-1990 | TV Series | Herself |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter (as Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam) |
| The 15th Annual American Music Awards | 1988 | TV Special | Herself - Performer (as Lisa Lisa) |
| Solid Gold | 1986-1987 | TV Series | Herself |
| Keep on Cruisin' | 1987 | TV Series | Herself |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1985 | TV Series | Herself |
| Top of the Pops | 1985 | TV Series | Herself |
Archive Footage
Known for movies
Kiss of Death (1995)
as Soundtrack
Taina (2001-2002)
as Gloria Morales
Caddyshack II (1988)
as Soundtrack
Gladiator (1992)
as Soundtrack
