Fergie (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Whittier, California, United States |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Stacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson (born March 27, 1975 in Whittier, California), is the female vocalist for The Black Eyed Peas. Ferguson is a two-time Grammy Award winner. She joined the Black Eyed Peas in 2003, replacing Kim Hill. In July 2005, she became engaged to actor Josh Duhamel.
Biography and music career
Stacy Ferguson was born to parents Terri and Pat Ferguson who were of Irish and Scottish descent. As a child actress, she appeared on the television program Kids Incorporated for several years with Renee Sands, who herself would become another member of Wild Orchid. Her well-scrubbed image on that show presents quite a contrast with the ghetto-funk image she has more recently begun to cultivate. Ferguson was the voice of Sally Brown in two Charlie Brown specials: It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984) and Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985). She has one sister, Dana Ferguson, who is an actress.
Later, Ferguson was a member of the female trio Wild Orchid which she fronted with fellow Kids Incorporated star Renee Sands and Stefanie Ridel. Wild Orchid released two albums, but after completing a third album, their record label declined to release it. This prompted an emotional crisis, and Stacy sought therapy. She left the group shortly thereafter.
Her disappointment with Wild Orchid led to an addiction to ecstacy and crystal meth. She told a Glasgow paper: "I started doing Ecstasy. Then I got addicted to crystal methamphetamine. My weight dropped to 90 lb so I lied to my friends and said I was bulimic. Finally, I started going crazy."
On July 2003, she had a guest role on the Rocket Power special, Reggie's Big Beach Break, on Nickelodeon, voicing a fictitious pop music star named Shaffika.
Solo career
Ferguson is embarking on a solo career, but she has said she considers it only a side project and will still continue to record and tour with the band. will.i.am confirmed her album is called The Dutchess and will be released in September 2006. The first single London Bridge will debut July 4th. The music video was shot in London, United Kingdom.
Ferguson has recorded the remake of the song "True" with fellow bandmate will.i.am for the soundtrack to 50 First Dates. Just recently, she recorded two songs, "Won't Let You Fall" and "Bailamos", for the movie Poseidon, in which she also appeared.
Solo Discography
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The Dutchess
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Selected filmography
San Diego incident
In July 2005, Fergie gained notoriety as an image of the singer with a small stain surrounding the crotch area of her pants circulated through the Internet community. The image allegedly was taken in the midst of a Black Eyed Peas performance in San Diego, California. Her publicists quickly asserted that this stain was perspiration, though some who reported and commented on the incident, including Rolling Stone Magazine, insisted otherwise. [1] With the spread of this image, the pop star's name quickly proliferated throughout tabloids and entertainment magazines.
Trivia
- According to Adam Carolla, Fergie (when she was in Wild Orchid) hit on him at a party in front of his wife. He told the story on the May 16, 2006 episode of The Adam Carolla Show.
- In May 2004, she was chosen as one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.
- In May of 2006, Maxim magazine named Fergie #36 on its annual Hot 100 list. She is also featured in their Girls of Maxim Gallery.
- She was voted in the 2006 FHM Top 100 women in the UK.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 2003 | Rocket Power | Shaffika | |
| 2005 | Be Cool | As herself | |
| 2006 | Poseidon | Gloria | |
| 2007 | Grind House | Tammy | Some footage shot. Resume summer 2006 in Texas |
| Year | Award |
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| 1997 | Billboard Video Music Award nomination for Best Dance Clip of the Year for "Talk To Me" shared with Wild Orchid |
| 1997 | Billboard Video Music Award nomination for Best Dance Clip of the Year by a new artist for "Talk To Me" shared with Wild Orchid |
| 2003 | Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap / Sung Collaboration for "Where Is The Love?" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2003 | Grammy Award nomination for Record of the Year for "Where Is The Love?" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2003 | Billboard Music Award Win for Digital Track of the Year for "Where Is The Love?" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2003 | American Music Award nomination for Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Rap / Hip-Hop shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2004 | MTV Europe Award Win for Best Pop Act shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2004 | Grammy Award Win for Best Rap Performance - Duo or Group for "Let's Get It Started" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2004 | Grammy Award nominaton for Record of the Year for "Let's Get It Started" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2004 | People's Choice Award nomination for Favorite Combined Forces for "Where Is The Love?" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2004 | MTV Video Music Award Win for Best Choreography in a Video for "Hey Mama" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2004 | MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Hip-Hop Video for "Hey Mama" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2004 | MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Dance Video for "Hey Mama" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Group Video for "Don't Phunk With My Heart" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | People's Choice Award nomination for Favorite Group shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | Soul Train Music Award Win for Best R&B-Soul Album, Group, Band or Duo for Monkey Business shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best R&B-Soul or Rap Dance Cut "My Humps" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | Teen Choice Award Win for Choice Party Starter for "Don't Phunk With My Heart" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Group Video for "Don't Phunk With My Heart" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | MTV Europe Award Win for Best Pop Act shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | American Music Award Win for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2005 | Billboard Music Award Win for Hot Digital Songs Artist shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2006 | Grammy Award Win for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Don't Phunk With My Heart" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2006 | Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for "Don't Lie" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2006 | Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Gone Going" shared with Black Eyed Peas |
| 2006 | Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Song for "Don't Phunk With My Heart" shared with Black Eyed Peas |