Kimberley Gail Marsh (formerly Ryder2, born 13 June 1976)3 is an English actress and singer.
She first came 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. Marsh left the group in 2002 and now plays Michelle Connor in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.
Music career
Solo singing career
After a while out of the spotlight, Marsh 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, Marsh released her debut solo album which contained her three solo singles and twelve other tracks.
Marsh'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
Eurovision
In a surprise movecitation needed 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". Marsh came fourth in the contest, losing out to the winner Daz Sampson.
Awards and nominations
2007:
2008:
'2009':
- Won Bounty Celebrity Mum of the Year
Television
In January 2010 Marsh participated in the British ITV1 celebrity reality television programme Popstar to Operastar.
Personal life
Marsh married former EastEnders actor Jack Ryder in St Albans, Hertfordshire, 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 Marsh's regular roles in north-west-produced dramas, while Ryder generally tours in theatre, the couple moved to Manchester and closer to Marsh's family in 2005.4 It was announced on 20 March 2008 that the couple had decided to separate and were looking to divorce.5 On 26 March 2009, Marsh admitted she had committed adultery during her marriage, although it was stated that the adultery was not committed whilst she was actually with Jack Ryder only once they had separated.6 Marsh and Ryder announced their divorce on the 12 August 2009.7 This was following a reportedly "bitter" battle with some reports suggesting Ryder was seeking one million pounds from Marsh.8
Marsh has two children, both born in Billinge Maternity Unit, Greater Manchester: David Ryan (born April 1995) Emily May (born January 1998) from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe.9 The family presently live in Appleton Thorn, Warrington.
Marsh dated Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas (who plays Warren Fox) from July 2008 until October 2009.10 She and Lomas announced they were expecting a baby due in the summer of 2009.11 On 12 February 2009, Marsh released a statement announcing her and Lomas' son, Archie Jay Lomas, had been born 18 weeks early on 11 February, and had died moments after birth. Marsh stated "Archie is our beautiful angel and we will miss him so much. Thank you all for your support."12 Marsh and Lomas announced their split on the 9th October 2009. Lomas has moved out of Marsh's home.13 The couple recently reconciled after Marsh won Mother of the Year 2009 14 On Christmas Day 2009 Jamie Lomas proposed to Kym Marsh and she accepted.
Journalist
From 22nd December 2009 Kym joined new! magazine, published by Northern & Shell with a weekly column.
References
External links
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