Shelbie Bruce is an American actor, public speaker, and singer best known for her role as the 12-year-old Christina Moreno in the 2004 rom-com Spanglish opposite Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni, Paz Vega, and Cloris Leachman. She is also known for her appearance on television in dramas such as ER, Just Jordan, Moonlight, and The Mystery of Natalie Wood.
Shelbie Was A Child Model
Shelbie Carole Bruce was born on November 12, 1992, in Brownsville, Texas. She is of Mexican descent from her mother’s side and English, Scottish, and German from her father’s side of the family. She is the older of two siblings; her brother Robby D. Bruce is also an aspiring actor. She was raised in a Roman Catholic household.
Shelbie was home-schooled and took to modeling at a very young age. She trained as a child model when her family was living in San Antonio, Texas. When her family moved to Los Angeles, she hired an agent and was soon picked up big modeling agencies.
Shelbie Has Appeared In Spanglish, ER, And Moonlight
She made her TV debut in 2002 in the TV drama Providence at the age of 10. She then received mainstream attention for her portrayal of the 12-year-old Christina Moreno in the 2004 romantic comedy Spanglish. Her portrayal earned her the award in the best-supporting actress category at the 2005 Imagen Awards.
Off her success in Spanglish, she went on to appear in numerous TV dramas such as Moonlight, Just Jordan, The Romeo Show, ER, Providence, The Mystery of Natalie Wood, etc.
Shelbie Bruce as 12-year-old Christina Moreno in Spanglish SOURCE: Childstarlets She is also involved in advertisements in commercials and print work for companies such as Lands End, Talbot, Limited Too, Storybook Heirloom, Motorola, Time Warner Cable, and more than 30 other National and Regional catalogs.
She also has her own line of perfume, the "Florecita Shelbie Bruce" which has been featured prominently in many magazines, even being the cover-girl and a featured issue in the 2007 issue of “Ms.Quince” magazine.
Shelbie Is Estimated To Be Worth More Than $1 Million
Although her net worth has not been publicized as of yet, it is estimated to be in the upwards of $1 million. Her career as an accomplished actor in both movies and television has helped supplement her income.
She also has her own line of perfume which is popular and circulated to many outlets such as Walmart, Kroger’s, Rite Aid, etc.
Shelbie Bruce SOURCE: Zimbio She has also had a very lucrative career as a model in national and regional commercials and prints in such big brands as Motorola, Time Warner Cable, Window-Games, etc.
Shelbie Is Not Rumored To Be Dating Anyone
Shelbie was brought up in a Roman Catholic household and as such, Shelbie is a devout Christian. Shelby is fluent in both Spanish and English. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California.
Apart from her career in acting, Shelbie is involved in numerous charitable organizations such as the CAAF (Children Affected by Aids Foundation), LA’s Best for Underprivileged Children, CF Foundation, Susan G. Komen, Bogart Cancer Foundation, etc.
She also runs her own website where she shows off her diverse knowledge in topics ranging from skincare and beauty to industrial and legal advice.
When she is not acting, Shelbie is involved in her choir, where she sings regularly. Her other hobbies include horse-riding, tennis, and sports.
She is very secretive of her personal life and as of now is not rumored to be dating anyone.
by shrijan, 31 Oct, 2019
