Evelyn Alexandra Lozada, born on December 10, 1975, is an American television personality, model, and author.
She gained fame as a main cast member of the VH1 reality series Basketball Wives starting in 2010.
Lozada has also appeared in Ev and Ocho and Livin’ Lozada, and authored novels including The Wives Association: Inner Circle and The Perfect Date.
Raised in The Bronx with Puerto Rican heritage, she has a daughter, Shaniece, and was briefly married to NFL player Chad Johnson.
Lozada is active in advocacy for domestic violence survivors.
Siblings
Evelyn has one sister, Sylvia Ferrera, with whom she was raised by their mother, Sylvia.
Evelyn also experienced the loss of her brother-in-law, Anthony Ochoa, who was married to Sylvia and passed away after a battle with cancer.
The family has maintained close ties, emphasizing the importance of their relationships.
Career
Lozada rose to prominence as a cast member on VH1’s Basketball Wives, which premiered in April 2010.
The show focuses on the lives of women who are romantically linked to professional basketball players.
Lozada quickly became one of the most recognizable figures on the show due to her vibrant personality, dramatic storylines, and candid discussions about relationships and personal struggles.
Her involvement in the series helped her gain a substantial following and solidified her status as a reality TV star.
Following her success on Basketball Wives, Lozada starred in several spin-offs, including Ev and Ocho, a short-lived series that followed her relationship with NFL player Chad Johnson (Ocho Cinco), and Livin’ Lozada, which premiered in 2015 and showcased her life as a single mother and entrepreneur after her divorce from Johnson.
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In addition to these shows, she has made guest appearances on various talk shows and reality programs, further expanding her presence in the entertainment industry.
Lozada is also an accomplished author. She has written several books that delve into themes of love, relationships, and personal empowerment.
Her first novel, The Wives Association: Inner Circle, published in 2012, offers a fictionalized account of the lives of women married to professional athletes.
This was followed by The Perfect Date in 2013, which explores the complexities of modern dating.
Additionally, she has written a memoir that provides insights into her life, relationships, and experiences within the world of professional sports.
Lozada’s writing often reflects her personal experiences, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs she has faced.
She is passionate about advocacy, particularly for domestic violence awareness.
After experiencing a highly publicized domestic violence incident with Chad Johnson in 2012, she became an outspoken advocate for survivors.
She has participated in campaigns to raise awareness about domestic abuse and has worked with organizations that support victims.
In addition to her advocacy work, Lozada has been involved with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
She participated in their anti-fur campaign, promoting animal rights and encouraging people to consider cruelty-free fashion choices.
Awards and accolades
Lozada best known for her role on VH1’s Basketball Wives, which significantly impacted the reality TV landscape.
Her candid portrayal of her life and relationships resonated with audiences, making her a household name.
In addition to her television success, Lozada has been involved in various advocacy efforts, particularly focusing on domestic violence awareness.
She launched the Turn Hurt Into Joy campaign to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Her participation in PETA’s I’d Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur campaign also highlights her commitment to activism.
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