Claudette Ortiz

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**Claudette Ortiz**
Born:	July 21, 1982 Willingboro, New Jersey
Occupation:	singer, model
Website:	[1]

Claudette Ortiz is an American soul singer of Puerto-Rican descent, most famous as the soprano in the R&B group City High although she has built somewhat of a name for herself as a solo artist.

1 Early life
2 Personal life
- 2.1 Career
- 2.2 Singles
3 External links

[edit] Early life

Ortiz was born and raised in Willingboro, New Jersey. She started singing at an early age and upon reaching high school age, she met future bandmates Robby Pardlo and Ryan Toby. Ryan Toby had some entertainment industry experience working on the movie Sister Act 2. Robby and Ryan were working on a record deal with Wyclef Jean. Since Booga Basement, Wyclef's record label, already had a male duo group, Wyclef suggested to bring in Robby Parldo's girlfriend (at the time) Claudette. The trio was then formed City High.

[edit] Personal life

Ryan Toby, former group mate, and Ortiz have been married for two years. They have 2 sons together. Ortiz's first son was born in 2003 with Toby. Her second son Daunte Karon was born on August 19, 2004, the baby was fathered by New Jersey rapper Malicious Jynx. Ortiz married Ryan Toby on October 14, 2004. Ortiz's third son was born in August 2005.

[edit] Career

Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights soundtrack, which was later remade by Shakira ("Hips Don't Lie") in 2006. Other artists she has worked with include Nas.