American singer and actress Courtney "Coco" Jones rose to prominence in Disney Channel's Let It Shine.
Coco Jones is an American actress and singer best known for her role in the Disney Channel movie Let it Shine. She has also appeared on numerous television shows, and starred in multiple films. Her hit singles include "Holla at the DJ," "We Goin' Out" and "Good to Be Home."
<div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1998</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Coco Jones is Born</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>On June 4, 1998, Coco Jones was born in Columbia, South Carolina.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2007</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Makes Television Debut</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Jones makes her television debut in a recurring role on the Nickelodeon TV show Just Jordan.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2011</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>First Feature Film</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Jones stars in the Disney Channel Original Movie Let It Shine as the lead role of Cyrus DeBarge.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2013</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>“Good to be Home” Music Video Premier</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>The music video for Jones’ debut single “Good to be Home” premieres on Radio Disney and the Disney Channel.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2015</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>“Glitter” Music Video Premier</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>The music video for her second single “Glitter” premieres on Radio Disney and the Disney Channel.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2016</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Starring Role in TV Series Groove High</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Jones stars in the Disney Channel musical comedy series Groove High as the lead role of Zoey Stevens.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2020</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Leading Role in Netflix Film "Tiny Pretty Things"</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Jones stars in the Netflix original film Tiny Pretty Things as the lead role of Bette Whitlaw.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Talented</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Coco Jones is an incredibly talented movie actress. She has starred in a number of well-known films, such as Let It Shine and Zapped. She also has a successful career as a singer and songwriter.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Positive</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Coco Jones always puts out positive vibes. She is an advocate for self love, acceptance and positivity. She uses her platform to spread messages of hope and kindness to her fans.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>She's Inspiring</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Coco Jones is an inspiring young woman who serves as a role model for young girls everywhere. She is proof that hard work, dedication, and staying true to yourself can lead to success.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First African-American to Win a Radio Disney Music Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coco Jones was the first African-American artist to win a Radio Disney Music Award in 2012 for her song, “Holla At The DJ”.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Appeared in Disney Channel Films</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coco Jones starred in two Disney Channel original films: Let It Shine and Teen Beach Movie.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Signed as a Recording Artist</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coco Jones was signed as a recording artist with Hollywood Records in 2011 and released her debut EP, Made Of, in 2013.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Performed at the White House</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2014, Coco Jones was one of several artists performing at the White House Easter Egg Roll, which was hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Awards and Nominations</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coco Jones has been nominated for multiple awards including an NAACP Image Award and won multiple awards such as a Black Reel Award for her leading role in Let It Shine.</p></div></div>
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