La La Vasquez is most known for her role as an MTV VJ. She is engaged to Denver Nuggets player Carmelo Anthony and appeared in the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In 2009, Vasquez can be seen in VH1's reality television program Charm School with Ricki Lake where she appears as one of the "school's" deans.VH1: Charm School with Ricki Lake... (April 6, 2009)
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- I did this shoot four months after I had my baby. I loved it. It was good to feel comfortable where my body was after my pregnancy.—La La Vasquez, on her Sports Illustrated photo shoot
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Birth name
Alani Vasquez
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Born
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Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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Has a son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, with Denver Nuggets player Carmelo Anthony
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Attended Howard University in Washington D.C. where she studied Communications
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She received her first big break with her debut in a radio show alongside Ludacris who was then known as "Chris Lova Lova"
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Moved to Los Angeles in 1999
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Worked at KKBT Radio in Los Angeles
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Was noticed by MTV in 2003
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Co-hosted MTV programs Direct Effect and Total Request Live
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Hosted reunion specials for VH1
Vasquez hosted VH1's Flavor of Love, I love New York, Real Chance of Love and Flavor of Love Girls Charm School and For the Love of Ray J -
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Vasquez also introduced stories on MTV's High School Stories
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Played "LaLa the DJ" in 2001's Two Can Play That Game
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She also played "Pam Jackson" in the 2002 film Urban Massacre
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Had a supporting role as herself in the 2004 film You Got Served
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The swimsuit La La is wearing in the 2008 SI Swimsuit Issue is by Juicy Couture and retails for $164.
