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Jimena Barón
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Jimena Barón in 2018
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Jimena Valentina Guevara Barón
24 May 1987 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Other names | Jimena Barón J Mena |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Partner(s) | Daniel Osvaldo (2013–2015) |
| Children | 1 |
Jimena Valentina Guevara Barón (born May 24, 1987), known as Jimena Barón or J Mena, is a famous actress and singer from Argentina. She started acting when she was a child and later became a popular singer.
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Jimena Barón's Career
Becoming an Actress
Jimena started her career in entertainment when she was a child. At just ten years old, she became known for her role as Aneta in the 1998 film El Faro. She also played Loli in the TV show Gasoleros. For this role, she was nominated twice for the Martín Fierro Awards for Best Child Actress. She won the award the first time.
After that, she played Malena in Calientes and Anita Campos in El sodero de mi vida. She also appeared in popular shows like Son amores as Lila and Los Roldán as María Roldán González. She also had a part in Sos mi vida.
In 2008, Jimena played María Concepción Molinari in Por amor a vos. From 2009 to 2010, she was Esperanza "Hope" Bauer in the youth series Casi Ángeles. She also performed in the stage version of the show in 2009.
In 2011, she returned to work with Pol-Ka, playing María Paula "Poly" Said in Los únicos. That same year, she joined the TV dance competition Bailando 2011. She also appeared in the music video for Carlos Baute's song Tu cuerpo bailando en mi cuerpo.
In 2012, she played Rosa Montes in Sos mi hombre. This show was on Canal 13. From 2015 to 2016, she played Gilda Albarracín in Esperanza mía.
In 2016, she was Belén in the comedy series Educando a Nina on Telefe. In 2017, she played Florencia "Floro" Petrocelli in Quiero vivir a tu lado. She also competed in Bailando 2018.
Starting a Singing Career
Jimena had always loved music. She sang a few songs in the TV shows she acted in. On May 28, 2015, she officially became the singer for a band called "Barón Band."
In 2017, Jimena released her first song as a solo artist, "La tonta." She also released her first album with the same name. After the album came out, she released "Qlo," which was the second song from the album.
In May 2019, Jimena started using the stage name J Mena. She released a new song called "La cobra." This song quickly became very popular in Argentina. It got over 51 million views on YouTube and more than 20 million streams on Spotify. After the success of "La cobra," J Mena released her second song, "Quién Empezó." This song featured the Argentine trap singer Cazzu. It was also very popular, getting 2.1 million views on YouTube and reaching number one in music trends in Argentina.
On August 2, 2019, Jimena released her second album, also called La Cobra. This album had eight songs, including two collaborations. One was with the cumbia group Ráfaga, and the other was with Cazzu. After her success as a solo singer, J Mena signed with Sony Music Entertainment. She then released a new song called "Taxi Voy" under this record label. In November 2019, J Mena won an MTV EMA award for Best Latin Artist.
In February 2020, she released "Puta," a new song that aimed to change the meaning of an insult and talk about women's freedom. This song caused some discussion and was criticized for its marketing. Because of this, she canceled some planned shows.
In March 2021, after being away from music for over a year, she returned. She released a new song called "Flor de involución" with a music video. In March 2023, she performed after a four-year break. This was at the end of the stage play La Vendimia Para Todos.
Jimena's Personal Life
Jimena dated Argentine footballer Daniel Osvaldo from about 2013 to 2015. They have one son together.
In 2018, Jimena Barón was in a relationship with Argentine tennis player, Juan Martín del Potro. From September 2020 to 2021, she was in a relationship with TV presenter Luis "Tucu" López.
Film and TV Appearances
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Character | Channel |
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| 1991–1994 | Grande, pa!!! | Micaela Leiva | Telefe |
| 1998–1999 | Gasoleros | Loli | Canal 13 |
| 2000 | Calientes | Malena | Canal 13 |
| 2001 | El sodero de mi vida | Ana "Anita" Campos | Canal 13 |
| 2002–2004 | Son amores | Lila | Canal 13 |
| 2004–2005 | Los Roldán | María Roldán González | Telefe |
| 2006 | Sos mi vida | María Victoria López | Canal 13 |
| 2008 | Por amor a vos | María Concepción Molinari | Telefe |
| 2009–2010 | Casi Ángeles | Esperanza "Hope" Bauer | Telefe |
| 2011 | Los únicos | María Paula "Poly" Said | Canal 13 |
| 2012–2013 | Sos mi hombre | Rosa "Maravillosa" Montes | Canal 13 |
| 2015–2016 | Esperanza mía | Gilda Albarracín | Canal 13 |
| 2016 | Educando a Nina | Belén | Telefe |
| 2017 | Quiero vivir a tu lado | Florencia "Floro" Petrocelli | Canal 13 |
Movies
| Year | Movie | Character | Director |
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| 1998 | El Faro | Aneta | Eduardo Mignogna |
| 2017 | Hipersomnia | Dolores "Lola" Cipriota | Gabriel Grieco |
| 2018 | Rodrigo, fue lo mejor del amor | Marixa Balli | Lorena Muñoz |
Television Programs
| Year | Program | Channel | Notes |
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| 2011 | Bailando 2011 | Canal 13 | 18th eliminated |
| 2015 | Bailando 2015 | Canal 13 | Replacing Lizy Tagliani |
| 2016 | Bailando 2016 | Canal 13 | Joined María Del Cerro in the Cha Cha Cha with Celebrities |
| 2016 | Canta si puedes | Canal 13 | Judge in replacement of Gimena Accardi |
| 2017 | Bailando 2017 | Canal 13 | Guest of Cecilia Bonelli in Salsa in Trio |
| 2018 | Especiales Musicales de Morfi | Telefe | Guest Host |
| 2018 | Bailando 2018 | Canal 13 | Runner-up |
| 2018–2019 | Por el mundo | Telefe | Guest Host |
| 2019 | Cortá por Lozano | Telefe | Host in replacement of Verónica Lozano |
| 2021 | Bailando 2021 | Canal 13 | Judge |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Song | Director |
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| 2011 | Carlos Baute | Tu cuerpo bailando en mi cuerpo |
Music Albums and Songs
Studio Albums
| Title | Album Details | Awards |
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| La Tonta |
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| La Cobra |
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| Mala Sangre |
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Singles (Main Artist)
| Title | Year | Awards | Album |
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| "La Tonta" | 2017 | La Tonta | |
| "QLO" | |||
| "Que Regreses Tú" | 2018 | Non-album singles | |
| "Atrás del Sol" | |||
| "Me Falta el Sol" (featuring Carlos Ares) | |||
| "La Cobra" | 2019 |
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La Cobra |
| "Quien Empezó" (featuring Cazzu) | |||
| "Se Acabó" | |||
| "Dos Corazones" | |||
| "Ya Quisieran" | Non-album singles | ||
| "Taxi Voy" | |||
| "Puta" | 2020 | ||
| "Flor de Involución" | 2021 | ||
| "Ya No Te Extraño" | |||
| "Corazón de Cemento (featuring Chili Fernandez) |
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| "La Araña" | 2022 | Mala Sangre | |
| "Mi Felicidad" | |||
| "Cruel y Despiadado" | |||
| "Los Locos" | 2023 | ||
| "Elegante" (with Los Palmeras) | 2024 | Non-album singles | |
| "El amor de mi vida" (with Ulises Bueno) |
Singles (Featured Artist)
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Se Quema" (with Miss Bolivia) |
2019 | Non-album singles |
| "Sale Volando" (with Nico Cotton and Bhavi) |
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| "Para Nosotros" (with Romeo El Santo) |
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| "Sinvergüenza" (with Emanero and Karina featuring Ángela Torres) | 2023 | |
| "Noche de Estrellas" (with Rafaga) | 2024 | |
| "Como si no nos amáramos" (with Migrantes, Emanero and Nico Valdi) |
Promotional Songs
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "No Te Siento" | 2016 | La Tonta |
| "La Tormenta" | ||
| "Bailando" | 2018 | Non-album singles |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | For | Result |
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| 1998 | Martín Fierro Awards | Best Child Actress | Gasoleros | Won |
| Argentine Film Critics Association Awards | Best New Actress | El Faro | Won | |
| 2018 | Gardel Awards | Best New Pop Artist Album | La Tonta | Won |
| 2019 | MTV Europe Music Award | Best Latin America South Act | Jimena Barón | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Jimena Barón para niños
