She’s a true entertainer, there’s no doubt about it.

And during Sunday night’s American Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez made three flying changes into three wild outfits, as she paid homage to another entertainment icon from history, late Cuban salsa dancer Celia Cruz.

The 44-year-old singer, dancer and actress made the Nokia Theatre stage her very own and incited roaring standing ovations as she reminded the world what she was made of with the highly energized routine.

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A special performance: She paid tribute to Cuban salsa performer Celia Cruz during the ceremony on Sunday night

Impressive: The singer performed at the American Music Awards in a shimmering lavender ensemble

Third change! J-Lo later slipped into a shiny black and gold number to take the stage yet again

J-Lo’s entire performance was arranged as a thoughtful and honourable tribute to the internationally renowned Queen of Salsa, who passed away in 2003 aged 77 after a rein as one of the 20th Century’s most popular salsa artists.

The Dance Again singer began her remarkable turn in an elegant black cape-like gown with cut-out shoulders, dusted with a shiny layer of silver sparkles.

Her hair was tightly pulled back into a fountain ponytail and her dazzling earrings echoed the glamorous era in which Celia Cruz thrived.

What a lot of effort! Jennifer donned a sparkling colourful salsa dress, a glamorous black cape and a tiny lavender bodysuit during her energy-filled performance

What a show: The stunning star shook her booty in the impressive salsa dance

Take it away! J-Lo performed to highly impressed audiences at the well attended awards ceremony

Look, no hands! One of J-Lo’s dancers threw her in the air at one point

After belting out the opening Spanish lyrics and kicking around some salsa moves, things really exploded when Jennifer embarked on a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it costume change.

She wound up in what looked to be inspired by a traditional salsa dress, complete with a train decorated with silky layers fit for a little shimmying.

All the colours of the rainbow were represented in the impressive garment.

Working it: The star looked impeccable in the very revealing outfit

Powerful: The gorgeous singer danced up a storm with her talented back up guys

This is how she met Casper: Her current boyfriend Casper Smart used to be one of her backup dancers

They’ve got this! Two dancers carried the impressive performer down in her final outfit for the performance

Muscles: One dancer held Jennifer high above his head for a scary dance move

But there was still more to come, because within another few brief moments that bright ensemble was stripped away to reveal a tiny, flattering lavender bodysuit designed by Zuhair Murad.

The very revealing number featured an impressive array of tassels and shiny bits and allowed the gorgeous entertainer to show off her toned body, beautifully manicured from hard work in dance studios.

This was when J-Lo really let loose, pulling out a series of salsa moves that looked incredibly difficult to master even without singing at the same time, but the star easily did both.

Look at her go: Jennifer cut a striking figure as she sidled up to the fit men that shared the stage with her

Everybody wants a piece of J-Lo: The singer was surrounded by an array of hands as she shimmied

Feeling the passion: Jennifer really seemed to get into the energetic routine

Quite a piece! J-Lo made her way around the stage in this colourful salsa number

Looks like fun! It looked like the star was thoroughly enjoying herself as she danced around in the traditional clothing and sang impressively in Spanish

She maintained a focused and impassioned expression throughout her entire routine as she was tossed in the air and twirled this way and that, all the while singing in Spanish.

J-Lo – whose parents are Puerto Rican – welcomed a roaring standing ovation from the crowd full of music legends after she successfully completed the tribute to Cuban icon Celia Cruz.

She was later seen in a sheer gold gown, tight enough to firmly hug her fit body as she posed alongside her 26-year-old dancer love, Casper Smart.

Putting her heart into it: J-Lo closed her eyes and became one with the music

Quite the show! J-Lo had a highly elaborate stage setup and made the most of it by wearing three different outfits in the one performance

She knows how it’s done: The seasoned performer paid homage to a highly influential figure

Letting loose: Jennifer wore a shimmering black cape-like number when she first stepped out

With her man: Jennifer Lopez posed with her boyfriend Casper Smart at the star-studded event

So fit! J-Lo showed off the product of all her hard work and exercise on her amazing body

A legend: Celia Cruz, pictured here in New York, was known as the Queen of Salsa

A respected icon: Pictured here just one year before she passed away at the Latin Grammy Awards in Hollywood in 2002, Celia Cruz mastered the art of salsa dance

In her honor: After her performance, Jennifer slipped into a Dsquared2 dress to attend a private dinner in her honor hosted by Dean and Dan of Dsquared2 at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California

Looking elegant: The singer, posing here with Dean and Dan Caten of Dsquared2, looked stunning in a black pleated A-line skirt and matching top with gold jeweled heels

Breathtaking: Jennifer lit up the night in a dazzling sequined gold and sheer gown that showed off her amazing figure

A true vision: Whether she’s performing or going out for the night, Jennifer definitely knows how to steal the show