David Van Day
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{{Infobox Musical artist |Birth_name=David Paul Day |Born=28 November 1956
Brighton, East Sussex, England |Occupation= Singer, media personality |Years_active=1975–present |Instrument=Vocals
David Van Day is an actor, singer, presenter and media personality. He started his career in showbiz at the grand old age of ten with various acting parts on stage and screen including the musical Oliver, TV commercials for Coca-Cola, and Clarks shoes and the cult horror movie Do You Believe in Fairies, which was recently re- released.
David won a scholarship to Italia Conti in his teens where he initially took a greater interest in acting rather than singing. His first taste of success in the music industry was in the pop group Guys 'n' Dolls. They enjoyed significant chart success all over the UK and Europe. During his time in the band, David met singer Thereza Bazar who he left the band with to form duo Dollar in 1978.
Dollar became one of the most successful duos in pop music history. In the 2001 show - Best Duets of all Time for Channel 4 - Dollar were placed number five in this rundown, ahead of Ike & Tina Turner and Donny & Marie Osmond. They had countless hits on the UK (and European) charts during the late seventies and early eighties, including Shooting Star, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Hand Held In Black And White, Mirror Mirror, Give Me Back My Heart, Videotheque and O L'Amour (which was their last Top 10 hit in 1988).
Since Dollar's spilt in 1988 they have had various reunions including the TV show Reborn In The USA in 2002, the eighties revival tour Hear & Now and in 2002 - a tribute concert to producer Trevor Horn at Wembey Arena in 2004. Their latest reunion was earlier on this year for Living TV’s new show Pop Goes The Band giving pop stars from the eighties a makeover.
In addition to Dollar, David joined the successful band Bucks Fizz in the 90’s and stood as a Conservative candidate for Brighton.
David made a huge impact in 2008 when he arrived in the jungle in I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! DVD - as he became known - was the name on everyones lips. Building up a massive following and coming 4th, David was a funny and brilliant addition to all the talk shows, GMTV, The Wright Stuff and Richard and Judy who loved him so much hired him as their roving reporter for The Brit Awards – the only presenter to get red carpet interviews with all the stars – including Duffy, Tom Jones, Piers Morgan and the Hoff. A weeks guest presenting on The Wright Stuff and own show for MTV followed – presenting Official All Time Top 40 80’s Bestsellers with David Van Day.
Other recent guest appearances include Harry Hill’s TV Burp, Celebrity game, Prison Break for the new series of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Big Brothers Big Mouth, The Podge and Rodge Show, The Sunday Night Project and Celebrity Juice.
David has just been cast in new talent show musical 'X Posed' playing charming, egocentric and powerful talent show judge Ricky St Claire - the compere, one of the judes and the concept owner. The show tours in 2010.
[edit] Personal life
Following an relationship with Dollar co-star Thereza Bazar, Van Day married a model called Maria, and had two daughters with her, Olivia and Amber. However, they have since divorced
