James Argent
James Argent | |
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Born |
James Martin Argent 5 December 1987 Waltham Forest, Leytonstone, London, England, UK |
Residence | Brentwood, Essex, England, UK |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Singer, Actor, Radio DJ |
Years active | 2010-present |
Television | The Only Way Is Essex |
Religion | Catholic |
Relatives |
Martin Argent (father) Patricia Argent (mother) |
James Martin "Arg" Argent (born 5 December 1987 in Waltham Forest[1]) is an English singer, actor, and radio host. He was born in Waltham Forest, Greater London UK. Arg appeared in ITV2's The Only Way is Essex in Series 1 in 2010. He split up with Lydia Bright and Gemma Collins. He said he was born in 1987. As a radio host he joined Hospital Radio.
Early life
James Argent was born on 5 December 1987 in Waltham Forest, London in England of partial Irish ancestry. In 2002 Arg was 16 who won a The Kenny Award at Essex's answer[2]for Oscar theatres. He was also attended at Catholic high school in Woodford with Form T. He is the son of Martin and Patricia Argent. In 1992 when he was four years old, Arg moved to Essex with his parents
Personal life
James Argent had gone on a date with model Shannon Brennan in February 2013. He has friends Joey Essex, Tom Pearce and Diags Bennewith who also appear on The only way is essex. He is also bestfriends with Mark Wright who is an ex-star of The only way is essex. He is also a fan of the Rat Pack including Frank Sinatra's songs. After 2012 he split with Lydia Rose Bright, Arg and his now ex-girlfriend Gemma Collins went on holiday to Turkey with his niece in July 2012. In October 2012, he then split with Gemma Collins. He said "I'm part Irish and a Catholic" and attended Catholic School in Woodford. Argent began acting and singing in 2002 after winning The Kenny Award at Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford, Essex.
Career
The Only Way is Essex
Since becoming a member in ITV2's reality TV series The Only Way Is Essex in 2010. He had appeared in Series 1 with his ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright, who also appeared in Series 2. He is also best friends with fellow TOWIE cast member Mark Wright. Finally he opened his own theatre during at the studios in Essex on TOWIE Live in December 2012.
Loose Women
He has also appeared in Loose Women in 2011-13, since Arg had performed Frankie Valli's song "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and Frank Sinatra's "That's Life".
Celebrity Super Spa
In late 2013, Arg participated in the first series of the Channel 5 reality series Celebrity Super Spa, along with Helen Flanagan, Rustie Lee, John Burton-Race, Jody Latham and Yvette Fielding.
Filmography
Year | Show | Role | Note |
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2013 | Celebrity Super Spa | Himself | |
2012 | Big Brother's Bit on the Side | Himself | Guest |
2011, 2013 | Loose Women | Himself | |
2011 | Gordon's Christmas Cookalong Live | Himself | Guest |
2011, 2013 | All Star Family Fortunes | Himself | Contestant (TOWIE vs. Benidorm), Argent family |
2011 | Britain's Got More Talent | Himself | Guest |
2010—present | The Only Way Is Essex | Himself | Main cast |
2010 | Popatron | Himself | |
2010 | The 50 Funniest Moments of 2010 | Himself | Guest |
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