Kym Marsh

Kimberley Gail Marsh (formerly Ryder, born 13 June 1976) is an English actress and singer.

Born at Whiston, Merseyside and raised in Garswood, Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside. 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 second single Come On Over made number 10.

In July 2003, Marsh released her début solo album which contained 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

Year	Single	Chart positions		Album
		UK	IRE
2001	"Pure and Simple"	1	3	Popstars (Hear'Say album)
	"The Way To Your Love"	1	10
	"Everybody"	4	23	Everybody (Hear'Say album)
2003	"Cry"	2	25	Standing Tall
	"Come On Over"	10	—
	"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. Marsh came fourth in the contest, losing out to winner Daz Sampson.

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.

'2009':

• Won Bounty Celebrity Mum of the Year

Television

On 14 December 2008, she appeared as a presenter for the X Factor final. She presented for 20-year old, Alexandra Burke, in North London - Burke's home town. Alexandra went onto win the show.

In January 2010 Marsh participated in the British ITV1 celebrity reality television programme Popstar to Operastar. She was voted out in Week 5 along with Marcella Detroit.

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. It was announced on 20 March 2008 that the couple had decided to separate and was looking to divorce. 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 Ryder only once they had separated. Marsh and Ryder announced their divorce on 12 August 2009. This was following a reportedly "bitter" battle with some reports suggesting Ryder was seeking one million pounds from Marsh.

Marsh has two children, David Ryan (born April 1995) and Emily May (born late 1997 from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe. The family presently live in Appleton Thorn, Warrington.

Marsh has been dating Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas (who plays Warren Fox) since July 2008. She and Lomas announced that they were expecting a baby due in the summer of 2009. On 12 February 2009, Marsh released a statement announcing their 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." Marsh and Lomas announced their split on 9 October 2009, and Lomas subsequently moved out of Marsh's home. The couple recently reconciled after Marsh won Mother of the Year 2009 and on Christmas Day 2009 Lomas proposed to Marsh and she accepted. They plan to get married at Crewe Hall in 2010. Marsh and Lomas announced Kim was 3 months pregnant on 26th October 2010

External links

• Official Website
• Kym Marsh at IMDb