• Name:
  Paula Julie Abdul
  
• Born:
  June 19, 1963 in San Fernando, California, USA
  (many conflicting sources for birth year -- may be 1962)
  
• Vitals:
  5 feet 2 inches, brown hair and eyes
  
• Hobby:
  Clothes designer, snow skiing, movies, hiking, and bike riding.
  
• Pets:
  Several dogs (Puggy Sue, Ricky, Binky and Punky) and Koi
  
• Mother:
  Lorraine Abdul (French-Canadien) Movie Industry / Classical Pianist
  
• Father:
  Harry Abdul (Syrian/Brazilian) Sold livestock/Landscaping materials
  (Parents divorced when Paula was 7)
  
• Sister:
  Wendy Mandel Abdul (7 years older)
  
• Nephews:
  Alex (24 years younger)
  Austin (27 years younger)
  
• Future Husband:
  Brad Beckerman (shown with Paula above)
  
• Ex-Husband:
  Emilio Estevez [married in Santa Monica, California, USA]
  (April 1992 -- May 1994)
  

• Education:
  

  Graduated Van Nuys HS with 3.85 GPA and received a scholarship to CSUN.

  California State University at Northridge (major in Broadcasting with the intention of becoming a sports-caster) attended 1 or 2 years from 1981-1982 (may have received an Associates degree).

• Career:
  

  Paula went on to be a member of the L.A. Lakers cheerleading squad from 1982-1985. From 1985-1988 Paula landed several choreography jobs. In 1988, she released her first album. In 1996, Paula makes her adult acting debut on the TV show "Cybill."

Music:

• (1995) "Get Up And Dance" aerobics/dance video
  
• (1995) "Head Over Heels" album (Gold)
  
• (1991) "Spelbound" album (Tripple Platinum)
  
• (1990) "Shut Up And Dance" album (Platinum)
  
• (1988) "Forever Your Girl" album (7 times Platinum)
  
• (19??) Choreographer for George Michael ("Faith" Tour)
  
• (1988) Choreographer for Steve Winwood ("Roll With It" video)
  
• (19??) Choreographer for Aretha Franklin
  
• (19??) Choreographer for Luther Vandross
  
• (19??) Choreographer for Pointer Sisters
  
• (19??) Choreographer for INXS
  
• (19??) Choreographer for Debbie Gibson ("Shake Your Love" video)
  
• (19??) Choreographer for Dolly Parton
  
• (19??) Choreographer for Kool And The Gang
  
• (19??) Choreographer for Duran Duran ("Notorious" video)
  
• (1986) Choreographer for ZZ Top ("Velcro Fly" video)
  
• (1986) Choreographer for Janet Jackson ("Control", "Nasty", "What Have You Done For Me Lately", and "When I Think Of You" videos)
  
• (1985) Choreographer for The Manhattan Transfer ("Ray's Rockhouse" video)
  
• (1984) Choreographer for Jacksons ("Torture" video and "Victory" tour)

Movie/T.V. Work:

• (1996) Actress on an episode of "The Single Guy" [TV].
  
• (1996) Actress on an episode of "Cybill" [TV].
  
• (1991) Choreographer in "The Doors" [Movie].
  
• (1990) Choreographer on "The Academy Awards" [TV].
  
• (1990?) Choreographer on "The American Music Awards" [TV].
  
• (1989) Choreographer in "The Karate Kid III" [Movie].
  
• (1989) Choreographer in "She's Out Of Control" [Movie].
  
• (1987-1989) Choreographer for "The Tracey Ullman Show" [TV].
  
• (1988) Choreographer in "Big" [Movie].
  
• (1988) Choreographer in "Bull Durham" [Movie].
  
• (1988) Choreographer in "Coming to America" [Movie].
  
• (1987) Choreographer in "Dragnet" [Movie].
  
• (1987) Choreographer in "Running Man" [Movie].
  
• (1987) Choreographer in "Can't Buy Me Love" [Movie].
  
• (1978) Actress in Junior High School" playing the part of "Sheri" [Movie].

Commercials/Advertising:

• (1991) L.A. Gear [shoes]
  
• (1989) Diet Coke [drink]
  
• (1989) Reebok [shoes]

Emmy Awards:

• 1990? "Outstanding Achievement In Choreography" for an American Music Awards show.
  
• 1989 "Best Choreography of a TV Series" on "The Tracey Ullman Show".

• 1993 "Best Album Package" for "Spellbound - Compact" CD in the shape of a compact awarded to Art Director Melanie Nissen.
  
• 1991 "Best Music Video - Short Form" for "Opposites Attract".

• 1991 for "Favorite Female Musical Performer."
  
• 1990 for "Favorite Female Musical Performer."

• 1992 for "Favorite Pop-Rock Female."
  
• 1990 for "Favorite Dance Artist."
  
• 1990 for "Favorite Pop-Rock Female."
  
• 1987? for choreography on ZZ Top's "Velcro Fly" video.

• 19?? for "Best Video" for ?
  
• 19?? for "Best Choreography" for ?

(at least one more -- possibly two)

• 1989 for "Best Female Video" in "Straight Up" video.
  
• 1989 for "Best Dance Video" in "Straight Up" video.
  
• 1989 for "Best Choreography in a Video" in "Straight Up" video.
  
• 1989 for "Best Editing in a Video" in "Straight Up" video.
  
• 1986 for "Best Choreography" in Janet Jackson's "Nasty" video.

• 19?? for "Best Female Video" for ?
  
• 19?? for "Best New Artist Video" for ?
  
• 19?? for "Best Choreography" for ?
  
• 19?? for "Best Editing?" for ?

• 1990 for "Choreographer of the Year."