Kym Marsh
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Kym Ryder (born Kimberly Gail Marsh in Whiston, Knowsley, Merseyside, England, on 13 June 1976) is an English singer, actress and TV presenter. Marsh grew up in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan
Ryder first arose to fame when the reality TV show Popstars emerged. She is presently known for her roles as Michelle Connor in Coronation Street, and model/prostitute Kay in Hollyoaks: In the City.
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[edit] Popstars/Hear'Say
The show was looking for five girls, or boys, to be part of a group, that would go on to try and make it big in the charts. Kym impressed judges with her vocal talent.
After becoming one of the chosen five for the group now called Hear'Say, she and fellow group mates were moved into a mansion, in preparation for the single and album launch. Whilst auditioning for the group, she kept it a secret that she had two children, David and Emily, who were then aged 5 and 3. She became particularly noticeable for becoming angry and emotional, when one judge advised her to lose weight. Cursing and crying, Marsh refused to be judged, but became popular with the public.
Hear'Say hit the #1 spot with debut single Pure & Simple and also with their debut album Popstars. Their album, Popstars, went on to sell 1.2 million copies in the UK, followed by their own television show entitled Hear'say It's Saturday, performing with established artists such as Lionel Richie, Joe Pasquale, Bradley Walsh, Blue and Atomic Kitten. Subsequently the band achieved a 37 date sell-out arena tour and performed numerous television guest appearances.
However, the media would soon savage the group, and scrutinise their every move. The band enjoyed one more single before tensions started to emerge.
First came reports of Marsh, and fellow bandmate Myleene Klass clashing, and having vicious spats in the street. One tabloid headline read that Kym actually punched Myleene. All reports were denied on both sides, although it was clear that the group were unhappy. After they released an unsuccessful second album, Kym broke news that she was leaving the band.
[edit] Solo Singing Career / Standing Tall
After a while out of the spotlight, Kym emerged again, signing a solo record deal with Island Records. Her first single, Cry, went to #2 in the UK singles chart, whilst her 2nd single Come On Over made #10.
In July of 2003 Kym released her debut solo album which contained the two solo singles and twelve other tracks. The listing is as follows:
1.Cry
2.Come on over
3.Sentimental
4.I think it's gonna rain today
5.After Goodbye
6.The girl i used to be
7.Standing tall
8.Cross every river
9.Glow
10.Live forever
11.Shine on me
12.Because of you
13.Here comes heaven
14.Tempted
15.Don't break my heart
- Standing Tall peaked at #9 in the UK albums chart.
- B-sides for the album include:
All over you (cry)
Lost in love (cry)
Forever (come on over)
I just want you (sentimental)
Kym's 'make-or-break' 3rd single, Sentimental, stalled at #35 resulting in her being dropped by her record label. Kym has since expressed her unhappiness while in the music industry.
Chart Positions
Singles
- Cry - #2 (2003)
- Come On Over - #10 (2003)
- Sentimental - #35(2003)
Albums
- Standing Tall - #9 (2003)
[edit] Eurovision
In a surprise move in early 2006, she entered Making Your Mind Up, the UK show to pick a singer and song for the Eurovision Song Contest with a song called "Whisper To Me". Kym came fourth in the contest, losing out to the winner Daz Sampson.
[edit] Acting and presenting
Kym went on to play Annette in the West End musical Saturday Night Fever from July 2004 - February 2005 and gained much critical acclaim, The Guardian calling her 'sparkling'. She also presented on ITV1's daytime show Loose Women.
Kym Marsh is currently appearing in the ITV soap Coronation Street, as a young singer/barmaid Michelle Connor, who joins Vernon Tomlin's band. She has sparked up a quick rivalry with Liz McDonald. Initially appearing early in 2006, she rejoined the soap late in July 2006 for a longer stint, as the show introduced the characters family.
Kym has appeared in Hollyoaks spin-off Hollyoaks: In the City playing model Kay.
[edit] Personal life
After settling in St Albans with new husband Jack Ryder, the couple had early difficulties and a split for a short while. In light of her regular roles in northwest produced drama's, while Jack generally tours in theatre, the couple moved to Manchester and closer to Kym's family in 2005 [1].
[edit] References
[edit] External link
- Kym Marsh at the Internet Movie Database
