While Bruno Mars’ music career was booming, his longtime girlfriend Jessica Caban has remained a constant in his life. Emily Herbert, who wrote a book about Bruno Mars, says the “Leave the Door Open” singer met Caban at a New York City hotel restaurant on the Lower East Side.
The couple has been together for more than ten years, but they don’t talk much about their relationship in public. They also don’t post about each other on social media other than the occasional family photo or birthday post. But in October 2022, on the couple’s 10th anniversary, Caban gave a rare glimpse into their private lives.
“Polaroid from our first trip together🥹🥰👩🏽❤️💋👨🏾 10+ years ago,” she captioned a throwback snap of her and Mars. You’ll want to keep reading to learn more about Jessica Caban.
Who exactly is Jessica Caban anyway?
Jessica Caban is an American fashion model, actress and fashion designer. She was born on June 13, 1982. She competed on Model Latina where she became the show’s first ever winner. Caban was raised in Spanish Harlem by his Puerto Rican parents when he was born in New York City.
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She began her career in 2002 when she was chosen runner-up in a nationwide search to represent Jennifer Lopez’s “J-LO” line. Later, she was featured in many commercials and magazines, and landed the lead role in Proyecto Uno’s “Holla” music video.
In 2008, Caban tried out for Sí TV’s Model Latina, a reality competition program that pits aspiring models against each other in a series of fashion and cultural challenges shot in Los Angeles.

Caban and Darlenis Duran competed in the season finale for the title of Sí TV’s first Model Latina. Caban won and became the first Model Latina. She got ten thousand dollars contract with Q Management and was circulated in magazines.
Caban played Sonia in the comedy-drama show Jane the Virgin from 2016 to 2018. She created and designed the J.Marie Swim swimwear line, which was active until 2020, releasing many pieces and campaigns.
On her Instagram account, Caban is also a content creator focusing on fashion, lifestyle, and wellness. Caban has been in a steady relationship with singer Bruno Mars since 2011.
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