Jennifer Lopez Honored by People en Espanol for its "100 Most Influential Hispanics"

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 6, 2007 -- Lopez, who graces the cover of the magazine's February issue, on newsstands Friday, says "being an example to others is a big part of my work."
The 38-year-old singer-actress also says she would like to have children someday.

"I come from a strong family, so of course I want to have one," Lopez tells the magazine. "But I do have my own family: my immediate family, my husband and his children. I get to share in all of that. I am very lucky to have that."

Marc Anthony, who didn't make the list, and Lopez were married in 2004. The 37-year-old singer has two sons, 5-year-old Cristian and 3-year-old Ryan, with ex-wife Dayanara Torres, and a 12-year-old daughter, Arianna, from a previous relationship.

"I have tried to calm down the past couple of years since I got married," Lopez says. "I have actually grown as an artist and as a person. I realized that everything I was doing leaned towards my roots ..."

Lopez tops the list of entertainers, which also includes Antonio Banderas, Carlos Santana, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek and Shakira, among others.

The magazine also honors filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (culture/the arts), Attorney

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