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Peter Andre | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Peter James Andre [1] |
| Born | 27 February 1973 Harrow, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Origin | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | R&B, pop, pop rock, urban |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, television personality, author, businessman |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Melodian (1991–96) Mushroom (1995–98) EastWest (1997–2004) K&P Recordings (2006) Conehead UK (2009–11) Snapper (2012–present) |
Peter James Andre (born 27 February 1973) is an English-born Australian singer-songwriter, businessman and television personality. André has released the singles "Mysterious Girl" and "Flava".
His ex-wife is glamour model Katie Price, with whom he had two children. In 2006 he released an album with then-wife Price, A Whole New World.
In 2009, he released Revelation with a new single "Behind Closed Doors" which reached #3 on the UK Singles Charts. This was followed by Accelerate in 2010.
Early life
In 1986, at the age of 13, André wrote his first song "Dream a Little" along with his older brother Chris. The song later became part of his debut album Peter Andre. In 1989, at age 16, Andre became a contestant on Hey Hey It's Saturday 'New Faces' on which he was offered a recording contract for £46,000. During his teenage years Andre attended Benowa State High School on the Gold Coast.
Television
Andre is set to be the new presenter of 60 Minute Makeover which has been re-branded as Peter Andre's 60 Minute Makeover from Autumn 2013.
Personal life
André married Katie Price on 10 September 2005. They have two children - a son Junior Savva born in June 2005[2] and a daughter Princess Tiaamii born in June 2007.[3] While married to Price, Andre was stepfather to her son Harvey, a blind and autistic child from Price's earlier relationship with football player Dwight Yorke.[4]
In May 2009, it was announced that André and Price had separated after three and a half years of marriage.[5] Andre and Price were officially divorced on 8 September 2009.[6]
Since 16 July 2012 Andre has been in a relationship with medical student Emily MacDonagh.[7] On 22 July 2013 it was announced Andre and MacDonagh are expecting their first child together in early 2014.[citation needed]
Discography
- Peter Andre (1993)
- Natural (1996)
- Time (1997)
- The Long Road Back (2004)
- A Whole New World (2006)
- Revelation (2009)
- Unconditional: Love Songs (2010)
- Accelerate (2010)
- Angels & Demons' (2012)
References
- ^ "OK! Magazine: First For Celebrity News :: Bios". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ^ Births England and Wales 1837–2006
- ^ "Entertainment | Jordan decides on daughter's name". BBC News. 24 July 2007. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- ^ Pink, Stuart (17 June 2008). "Andre I want to adopt Harvey". The Sun. London.[dead link]
- ^ "BBC NEWS – Entertainment – Jordan and Peter André separating". BBC News. 11 May 2009. Retrieved 11 May 2009.
- ^ "Thank God it's over: Katie Price toasts her quickie divorce from Peter André with pink champagne". London: www.dailymail.co.uk. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 9 September 2009.
- ^ Sarah Bull (13 July 2012). "Peter Andre's Mysterious Girl identified as 22-year-old student Emily MacDonagh". Daily Mail. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
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- Australian singer-songwriters
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