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Shannon Rae Bex (b. March 22, 1980) is an American singer, model, and member of the musical group Danity Kane.
The group was founded by P. Diddy through the MTV reality television series Making the Band 3. Danity Kane's album debuted at #1 on August 22, 2006.
[edit] Biography
Bex was born in Bend, Oregon and started dancing at the age of 3. She attended Mountain View High School. In school, Shannon was involved in drama, dance team, and choir. At 19, the Oregon native learned a great deal about performing with a group when she was a Portland Trail Blazers cheerleader. She is the only married member of Danity Kane. Shannon danced and sang for 5 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. Being the oldest member of the group, she is sometimes referred as "the mother of the group". Her fellow group members also call her "Ballerina toes," because they say she sleeps with her feet pointed up and walks around the house tip-toed. She started dance education at age 6. As of 2007, she is learning to speak French.
[edit] Career
Bex appeared on the 2003 series Fame, finishing as the runner-up to Harlemm Lee. During the finale, Johnny Wright said he would sign her. In December 2005, she was featured as a potential "band" member on MTV's Making the Band 3, Season 2, before finally making the group. Shannon is also a soprano.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
Danity Kane
- Released: August 22, 2006
- Chart Positions: #1 U.S., #2 R&B, #5 UWC
- U.S. Sales: 1,123,000
- RIAA Certification: Platinum
Welcome to the Dollhouse
- Released: March 18, 2008
- Chart Positions: #1 U.S., #1 R&B, #2 UWC
- U.S. Sales: 500,000
- RIAA Certification: Gold
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[edit] Filmography
- "Bl!tz" (1 episode, 2006)
- "106 & Park Top 10 Live" Herself (1 episode, 2006)
- "Fame" (2003) (TV Series) Herself/contestant (season 1 runner-up)
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