Emily Fernandez

Biography:

Emily Fernandez, born on June 30, 1991, in Pennsylvania, USA, is a reality television personality best known for her appearances on Lifetime's series Little Women: Atlanta and Little Women: Dallas. She has achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. ​

Before her television career, Emily worked as a club dancer alongside her friend Bri Barlup. The duo, known as "The Cheeks," performed under the stage names "Right Cheek" (Emily) and "Left Cheek" (Bri). They gained recognition after featuring in rapper Lil Chuckee's music video for "Da Wop." ​

Emily's personal life has been marked by both joy and tragedy. She has a daughter named Eva, born on January 18, 2011. In 2016, Emily and her then-boyfriend Lontel Johnson welcomed a son, Lontel "JJ" Johnson Jr. Tragically, JJ passed away at three months old due to health complications. In November 2018, Emily gave birth to another son, Zayne Odell Johnson, via IVF with Lontel Johnson. Zayne was born at just over 35 weeks but was healthy at birth. ​

Emily continues to engage with her fans through social media. Her Instagram account, @rightcheeklg, has amassed a significant following, where she shares insights into her personal life and professional endeavors.​