That Actress In The Jardiance Commercial Was Also On One Of America's #1 Shows

One of the most ubiquitous commercials in rotation right now is for the prescription drug Jardiance. The drug is to help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar levels under control, but you may know it as the medication with the elaborate musical commercial with an actress singing enthusiastically about its virtues. 

The commercial has generated quite a lot of buzz online, including a lot of curiosity about who the lead in the commercial is. That would be Deanna Colón, and if she seemed a little familiar to you, it's likely because she's no stranger to show business. In fact, you may be interested to know that this isn't her first time in the TV spotlight, having served as a contestant on "America's Got Talent" in 2013.

During her run on the show, Colón, who blew the judges away during her audition with a rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from the musical "Dreamgirls," made it to the quarter-semifinals before being eliminated. However, that was just the beginning of her career. As her official website notes, the same year she appeared on "America's Got Talent," she also booked an extensive Big Lots ad campaign. Colón also worked extensively in TV and films with numerous soundtrack and music department credits to her name.

Deanna Colón, who got her start in the business under the name Deanna DellaCioppa (which is also the name she appears under on "America's Got Talent"), has been a prolific performer in commercials for years, many of them with a music theme, that being her specialty. And a look at her IMDb shows many additional credits behind the camera. She's contributed music to "Sex and the City," "The Hills," "The League," and "Legally Blondes," to name just a few.

In the acting field, outside of commercials, her credits are less numerous, with just one listed on IMDb: playing the character Blackfoot on an episode of the TBS comedy "Miracle Workers" in 2021.

With all the attention her Jardiance commercial is getting, it's possible you'll be seeing more of Deanna Colón on television in the future, and if her music work continues apace there's a chance you'll be hearing her, or music composed by her, without even realizing it.

Deanna Colón's dominance over the entertainment industry truly shows no signs of stopping. While her CV is padded out with a number of iconic and memorable performances, it seems like Colón's clout is only growing. Taking to Instagram, the artist recently confirmed that she's the voice behind one of Instacart's most popular advertisements. While she can't be seen in the commercial, which has over 1 million views on YouTube, viewers can hear Colón's distinctive voice bring the ad to life. As time goes on, audiences will likely become more familiar with Colón's work, remembering her for more than just Jardiance gig. 

In addition to working on some of the world's most popular television shows and commercials, Colón's website confirms that she's available as a vocal coach — making her a true veteran in the field. Where did Colón get her talents from? She graduated from the iconic Berklee College of Music. Like most superstars, Colón came from humble beginnings, but her prestigious placement at Berklee afforded her certain key opportunities. "While at Berklee, I won my first national singing jingles and sang for Diana Ross, Patti LaBelle, and countless others," the singer revealed in a chat with VoyageLA.

In the same conversation, Colón emphasized the barriers she had to break to become successful, pointing out just how proud she is of herself. "I hope this doesn't sound redundant, but my belief in myself," she said. "I truly feel there is nothing I can not do." Since that chat, which took place in 2020, Colón has only become more prominent, proving that hard work can truly take you anywhere. But she's not just a fixture in the world of advertising, as Colón is one of the most popular creators on social media, boasting nearly 300,000 followers on TikTok.