Claudette Ortiz Net Worth

What is Claudette Ortiz's net worth?

Claudette Ortiz is an American model, singer, and reality TV star who has a net worth of $500 thousand.

Claudette Ortiz rose to prominence as the female vocalist of the Grammy-nominated R&B trio City High, whose 2001 hit single "What Would You Do?" became a top ten Billboard Hot 100 success. Born of Puerto Rican descent on July 21, 1981, in Willingboro, New Jersey, Ortiz has built a multi-faceted career as a singer, model, and actress. Following City High's disbandment in 2003, she pursued solo musical endeavors while expanding into television and film, demonstrating her versatility as an entertainer despite facing significant personal and professional challenges along the way.

Early Life and City High

Ortiz attended Willingboro High School alongside future City High bandmates Robbie Pardlo and Ryan Toby. Initially, the group formed when Pardlo signed as a solo artist with Wyclef Jean's Booga Basement label. The addition of Toby and later Ortiz transformed the project into the trio that would achieve international recognition. The group's self-titled debut album achieved Gold certification, with their breakthrough single "What Would You Do?" featured in the 1999 film "Life" before being formally released in 2001.

Though successful musically, City High's interpersonal dynamics were complicated. Ortiz had previously dated Pardlo during high school in what she later described as a difficult relationship marked by his struggles with substance abuse. Following their breakup, she began a relationship with Toby. These personal entanglements contributed to tensions within the group, which disbanded in 2003 after releasing their second album.

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Solo Career and Acting

After City High, Ortiz began developing her solo career, releasing the single "Can't Get Enough" featuring Mase in 2006. She collaborated with several notable artists, including Wyclef Jean on "Dance Like This" for the "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" soundtrack, and worked with artists like Nas and Ja Rule.

Ortiz expanded into acting with an appearance in the ABC sitcom "My Wife and Kids" in 2002. She later joined the cast of TV One's reality series "R&B Divas: Los Angeles," which documented her life and career. Her acting credits grew to include Tyler Perry's "Madea on the Run" (2017) and the drama series "If Loving You Is Wrong" (2014).

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Personal Life

Following City High's breakup, Ortiz married bandmate Ryan Toby in 2004, but they divorced in 2007. They share two sons together. Ortiz also has a daughter from another relationship. During an appearance on "R&B Divas L.A.," she candidly discussed her journey from fame and financial success to experiencing periods of financial hardship, including homelessness.

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