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Kym Marsh
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| Origin | Whiston, Merseyside, England |
| Years active | 2001 - Present |
| Associated acts | Hear'Say |
Kimberley Gail Marsh, previously professionally known as Kym Ryder,1 (Born 13 June 1976 in Whiston, Merseysidecitation needed) is an English actress and singer.
She first fell into the public-eye in 2001 after appearing as a contestant on ITV's talent show Popstars where she made the final line-up for the band Hear'Say along with four others. Kym left the group in 2002 and now plays Michelle Connor in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.
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Music career
Solo singing career
After a while out of the spotlight, Kym emerged again, signing a solo record deal with Island Records. Her first single, Cry, went to number two in the UK singles chart, whilst her 2nd single Come On Over made #10.
In July 2003, Kym released her debut solo album which contained her three solo singles and twelve other tracks.
Kym's 'make-or-break' third single, Sentimental, stalled at number 35 resulting in her being dropped by her record label.
Discography
Albums
- Popstars - UK #1 (2001) (Hear'Say album)
- Everybody - UK #24 (2001) (Hear'Say album)
- Standing Tall - UK #9 (2003)
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | |
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| UK | IRE | |||
| 2001 | "Pure and Simple" | 1 | 3 | Popstars (Hear'Say album) |
| 2001 | "The Way To Your Love" | 1 | 10 | |
| 2001 | "Everybody" | 4 | 23 | Everybody (Hear'Say album) |
| 2003 | "Cry" | 2 | 25 | Standing Tall |
| 2003 | "Come On Over" | 10 | — | |
| 2003 | "Sentimental" | 35 | — | |
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.
Acting
From July 2004 to February 2005, Marsh played "Annette" in the hit West End musical Saturday Night Fever at the Apollo Victoria Theatre to much critical acclaim, The Guardian calling her 'sparkling'. In November 2005, Marsh re-joined the musical during its UK tour with a short run of performances at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
In 2005, Marsh became a presenter on ITV's Loose Women, appeared in an episode of Doctors playing "Ruth Parry" for the BBC and played "Jill" in the Christmas Pantomime Mother Goose opposite Jonathan Wilkes in Stoke-on-Trent. In 2006 Marsh appeared in an episode of Holby City playing "Myrna Morrison" and the recurring role of "Kay" in the Hollyoaks spin-off series Hollyoaks: In the City which was screened on E4.
Marsh joined Coronation Street, as young singer and barmaid Michelle Connor, who sang with Vernon Tomlin's band. She sparked up a quick rivalry with Liz McDonald. Initially appearing early in 2006, she rejoined the soap as a regular character in July 2006, as the programme introduced the character's family. She has continued with her successful role, and her acting talents have been shown clearly. She has now signed a £100,000 contract to stay on the soap for at least another year.
Marsh has said she would love to be Corrie's next Vera Duckworth.2
Awards and nominations
2007:
- Won 'Best Newcomer' at The British Soap Awards
- Won 'Best Newcomer' at the TV Quick Awards.
- Won 'Favourite Newcomer' at the TV Now Awards
- Nominated for 'Best Actress' at the Inside Soap Awards, lost out to Lacey Turner
- Nominated for 'Best Couple' alongside Simon Gregson, lost out to Lacey Turner and Charlie Clements
- Won 'Most Popular Newcomer' at the National Television Awards.
2008:
- Won 'Best TV Soap Personality' at the TRIC Awards
- Won 'Best Celeb Mum' at the Tesco Awards
- Won 'Favourite Actress' at the TV Now Awards.
- Nominated for 'Best Actress' at the Inside Soap Awards, lost out to Lacey Turner
- Won 'Best Dressed Soap Star' at the Inside Soap Awards.
Personal life
Kym married former EastEnders actor Jack Ryder on 10 August, 2002 and, after settling in St Albans, the couple had early difficulties and split for a short while before reconciling. In light of her regular roles in north-west-produced dramas, while Jack generally tours in theatre, the couple moved to Manchester and closer to Kym's family in 2005.3. It was announced on 20th March 2008 that the couple had decided to separate and are looking to divorce.4
Kym has two children, David aged 13 and Emily aged 10, from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe. The family presently live at Appleton Thorn, Warrington.
In June 2008 it was rumoured that Kym is dating Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas (who plays Warren Fox) after pictures of the pair passionately kissing outside her home surfaced in a magazine. They confirmed their relationship in July by showing up at the Inside Soap Awards together.5 She and Lomas are currently expecting a baby due in the summer of 2009.6
Kym revealed that she once had a crush on her now on-screen love interest Simon Gregson and that she is close friends with Gregson, Alison King, Charlie Condou, Anthony Cotton, Beverley Callard, and Rob James-Collier.
Future
On 19 June 2008, Marsh signed a £100,000 contract to stay on Coronation Street for at least another year.7 On 4 August she said that she won't get bored of the ITV soap.8
References
- ^ "Kym Ryder switches back to Marsh". DigitalSpy (29 September 2008). Retrieved on 2008-12-19.
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a91438/ryder-id-love-to-be-corries-next-vera.html
- ^ 'I want baby with Jack ... soon'(The Sun)
- ^ "Corrie star splits from husband". BBC News (20 March 2008). Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ Showbiz - News - Ryder, Lomas announce relationship - Digital Spy
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a137599/kym-marsh-announces-pregnancy.html
- ^ "Ryder signs £100,000 Corrie contract". Digital Spy.
- ^ "Kym Marsh won't get bored of Corrie". Digital Spy.
External links
- Kym Marsh at the Internet Movie Database