Christina Perri Quick Info
Height5 ft 5½ in
Weight54 kg
Date of BirthAugust 19, 1986
Zodiac SignLeo
Eye ColorDark Brown

Christina Perri is an American singer and songwriter who has gained popularity with her song A Thousand Years, the love theme for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012). In addition to that, she has also released several other tracks, extended plays, and albums which include the likes of The Ocean Way Sessions, Head or Heart, Lovestrong, A Very Merry Perri Christmas, Jar of Hearts, Distance (featuring Jason Mraz), Burning Gold, and Human.

Born Name

Christina Judith Perri

Nick Name

Christina

Sun Sign

Leo

Born Place

Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States

Nationality

American

Education

In 2004, Christina graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Perri also went to Nazareth Academy High School.

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter

Family

  • Father – Dante Perri
  • Mother – Mary Perri
  • Siblings – Nick Perri (Older Brother) (Lead guitarist, songwriter, producer)

Manager

She has been signed with Patriot Management, Talent Management Company, Beverly Hills, California, United States.

Genre

Pop, pop-rock, adult contemporary, folk

Instruments

Vocals, guitar, piano

Labels

Atlantic Records

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 5½ in or 166 cm

Weight

54 kg or 119 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Christina Perri has dated –

  • John Michael Andersson
  • Steve Kazee – Previously, she was in a relationship with actor and singer Steve Kazee.
  • Martin Johnson – She was romantically involved with singer Martin Johnson in the past.
  • Chandler Parsons (2014-2015) – From September 2014 to January 2015, she was romantically linked with basketball player Chandler Parsons. He is roughly 1 foot 4 inches taller than her.
  • Paul Costabile – In June 2017, Christina got engaged to her long-time partner, Paul Costabile. On December 12, 2017, the duo got married. The couple welcomed their first child together, daughter Carmella Stanley Costabile (b. January 17, 2018). In July 2020, she revealed that she was expecting a second child with Paul. Sadly, the child, their 2nd daughter, was born silent and declared dead in November 2020. In May 2022, the couple revealed that they were expecting another child, a baby girl. Their daughter, Pixie Rose was born in October 2022.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    She has Italian roots on her father’s side and is of Polish descent on her mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Lots of tattoos on her body

    Measurements

    35-25-34 in or 89-63.5-86 cm

    Christina Perri hot body

    Dress Size

    4 (US) or 36 (EU)

    Bra Size

    34A

    Shoe Size

    8 (US) or 5.5 (UK) or 38.5 (EU)

    Brand Endorsements

    She has not endorsed any of the brands, but her song “Arms” was featured in the film Safe Haven (2013).

    She has also appeared in a couple of commercials.

    Religion

    Christina was raised as Catholic. But now, she might not be following it.

    Best Known For

    Her songs like “Jar of Hearts”, “Arms”, “A Thousand Years”, “Human”, etc.

    First Album

    She released her first album Lovestrong on May 10, 2011, via Atlantic Records. She was able to sell more than 1,500,000 copies of the album worldwide.

    The album received mixed reviews from music critics and was ranked at number #4 on the US Billboard 200 chart, at number #5 on the Australian Albums Chart, and at number #9 on the UK Albums Chart.

    First TV Show

    In 2010, she was a guest performer at So You Think You Can Dance and, hence, she appeared in just 1 episode.

    Personal Trainer

    Christina focuses more on her diet. In order to remain full of energy for the concerts and protect her voice, she has to watch what she eats.

    Christina starts her day with a protein shake which includes different ingredients daily such as strawberry, acai berry, coconut milk, peaches, whey protein, peanut butter, and hemp antioxidants. She eats after every 2-3 hours. Perri also eats Mrs. May’s Nut Clusters whenever she feels hungry.

    Christina also exercises at Equinox gym in New York with her trainer Joey Rubino. They together shared a 30-minute full-body workout for the fans. Check out on Seventeen.

    Christina is also obsessed with SoulCycle and prefers to do it whenever she finds time.

    Christina Perri Favorite Things

    • Song – Flightless Bird, American Mouth (By Iron and Wine)
    • Album – August and Everything After (By Counting Crows)
    • Celebrity – Paul McCartney
    • Restaurant – The 101 Cafe in L.A
    • Book – The Perks of Being a Wallflower (By Stephen Chbosky)
    • Movie – The Godfather (1972)
    • Store – Wasteland in L.A.
    • Pet – Lexi Perri (Her family pug)
    • Musical Gear / Instrument – Her black acoustic Taylor guitar
    • Gadget – Blender (which she uses to make protein shake)
    • Quote – The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return (By Moulin Rouge)

    Source – Spin.com

    Christina Perri Facts

  • When Christina was 16, she herself learned to play guitar by watching rock band Blind Melon’s Shannon Hoon videos.
  • She is very good friends with Canadian TV presenter, Keltie Knight.
  • On her 21st birthday, Christina relocated to Los Angeles.
  • Before starting her singing career professionally, she has worked at a Melrose Cafe, LA.
  • She is a Democrat politically.
  • On April 1, 2014, she released her 2nd studio album, Head or Heart, via Atlantic Records and it included songs like Burning Gold, Human, I Don’t Wanna Break, Run, Shot Me in the Heart, Sea of Lovers, and Lonely Child. The album was placed at the 4th spot on the US Billboard 200 chart and at the 8th spot on the UK Albums (OCC) chart. Also, it was certified ‘Gold’ by the United States (RIAA).
  • The band Beatles have had a big impact/influence on her singing career. She used to listen to them while growing up and it has helped her to improve her pop songwriting skills.
  • On March 2, 2016, Christina was 4 years sober as revealed by her on Instagram. She doesn’t like to do drugs and drink.
  • In January 2020, she had revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage, 11 weeks into her second pregnancy.
  • In June 2022, Christina released a new song titled Home. The song is from her album, a lighter shade of blue, which was later released in July 2022.
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