Jess Wright

Jess Wright
Born Jessica Wright
14 September 1985 (age 29)
Brentwood, Essex, England
Occupation
  • Television personality
  • model
  • entrepreneur
  • singer
Years active 2010–present
Television The Only Way is Essex
Relatives Mark Wright (brother)
Josh Wright (brother)
Elliott Wright (cousin)

Musical career

Genres
Labels All Around the World
Associated acts Mann

Jessica "Jess" Wright (born 14 September 1985 in Brentwood, Essex, England) is an English glamour model, singer, entrepreneur and reality star. She is probably best known for her self-role in the ITV2 reality TV series, The Only Way Is Essex in which she has appeared throughout its series run from 2010.

Early life

Wright is the elder daughter of Carol Wright and Mark Wright, Sr. and the sister of Mark Wright, Jr., Natalya Wright and Josh Wright, and the cousin of Elliott Wright and Leah Wright (who also starred in a few episodes of The Only Way Is Essex).

Career

The Only Way Is Essex

Wright became noticed as one of the cast members in the British ITV2 reality TV series, The Only Way is Essex 2010–present \ Series 1-present. Wright has appeared in the show throughout its ten-series run and has had public feuds with Lauren Goodger played out in the series. Her relationship with fellow cast member Ricky Rayment has been documented on the show. However the couple have recently broke up.

"Diamond Whites"

In April 2014 Jessica became the face of the nationwide teeth whitening company Diamond Whites Teeth Whitening Limited.

"The signing of and partnership with reality TV star, Singer and model Jessica Wright.

Jess shot to fame after starring in the BAFTA award winning show “The Only Way Is Essex” and has been an ever present cast member since series one. Jess’ partnership with Diamond Whites is a significant milestone for the company and brand. We are extremely excited to have Jess join our journey, welcome to the team. We hope to keep you updated with lots of new events and news.

“Myself & Ben believe that having Jess as part of the team here at Diamond Whites shows our continuing ambition and growth, we are extremely excited about our continuing journey with Jess” Tom Ashwood, Director

“It has been great to see Diamond Whites grow since opening and I am very excited to work with Jess and continue our journey and dream towards being a nationwide brand” Ben Reed, Director"[1]

Music

In December 2011 the show's current cast released a cover of the Wham! classic "Last Christmas", with their own unique version of the show's theme song "The Only Way Is Up" as the single's B-side, which was a cover of the Yazz version that is used as the theme for The Only Way Is Essex.[2]

In 2012, Wright signed a three-single deal with All Around the World. She later went to Marbella to film the music video for her debut single "Dance All Night", which was released on 16 September 2012 and peaked at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] Wright released her second single "Dominoes" featuring Mann on 17 February 2013. It failed to make the Top 100 of the UK Singles Chart, but did chart on the UK Official Dance Chart at number 36. Wright then released a further track, "Come with Me", in June 2013, as part of Clubland 23.[4]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
TBA

Singles

Single Year Peak chart positions
UK
"Dance All Night" 2012 36
"Dominoes"
(featuring Mann)
2013
"Come With Me"

Personal life

Wright briefly dated Jack Tweed, the widower of the late reality star Jade Goody. As of May 2012, she has been dating her TOWIE co-star Ricky Rayment. The pair split in November 2014 due to him being unfaithful. She is the sister of former TOWIE star Mark Wright and footballer Josh Wright.

References

  1. "Diamond Whites official website". Diamondwhites.co.uk. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  2. Copsey, Robert (10 November 2011). "'Only Way Is Essex' stars confirm Christmas single". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  3. "JESSICA WRIGHT - Artist - Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  4. Wills, Kate (24 August 2013). "TOWIE's Jessica Wright's Come with Me might be the worst music video of all time". Daily Mirror (Trinity Mirror). Retrieved 11 October 2013.