BLP unsourced section|date=June 2011expand section|date=March 2011Marsh was born in Whiston , Merseyside http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll? MS_AdvCB=1& gl=ROOT_CATEGORY& rank=1& new=1& so=3& MSAV=1& msT=0& gss=ms_r_f-2& gsfn=Kimberley+Gail& gsfn_x=1& gsln=Marsh& gsln_x=1& rg_81004010 date=1976& 81004010 date_x=1& msbpn__ftp=Merseyside& msbpn_x=1& msbpn__ftp_x=1& msrpn_x=1& msrpn__ftp_x=1& 81004030__date_x=1& msdpn_x=1& msdpn__ftp_x=1& _8000C000_x=1& _80008000_x=1& _80018000_x=1& _80014000_x=1& _80010000_x=1& 81004200__date_x=1& _82004200-gpid_x=1& _82004200__ftp_x=1& 81004210__date_x=1& _82004210-gpid_x=1& _82004210__ftp_x=1& _82004280-gpid_x=1& _82004280__ftp_x=1& _82004290-gpid_x=1& _82004290__ftp_x=1& 81004240__date_x=1& _82004240-gpid_x=1& _82004240__ftp_x=1& 81004020__date_x=1& _82004020-gpid_x=1& _82004020__ftp_x=1& 81004230__date_x=1& _82004230-gpid_x=1& _82004230__ftp_x=1& gskw_x=1& _83004002_x=1& 81000000__date_x=1& _82000000-gpid_x=1& _82000000__ftp_x=1& 810002A0__date_x=1& _820002A0-gpid_x=1& _820002A0__ftp_x=1& sbo=0& ne=21 Ancestry.co.uk — birth registration details and raised in Garswood , in the 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 (UK series 1)|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
Prior to her time in Hearsay, Kym had provided session vocals for a number of artists including Matt Darey DJ having recorded several songs, Hemstock & Jennings. She sang in Norwegian for their track 'Arctic' which caught the attention of Paul van Dyk and was remixed and re-recorded with additional vocals from Jan Johnston . The track was released in the UK via Positiva and reached #14 in the UK chartscite web|url= http://trance.nu/v4/interviews/hemstock--jennings |title=The home of music |publisher=Trance.nu |date= |accessdate=2011-12-31cite web|url= http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_D.HTM |title=Chart Log UK: Asher D - Dyverse |publisher=Zobbel.de |date= |accessdate=2011-12-31 Kym and Jan were only credited to the track on the inner sleeve notes.
After a while out of the spotlight, Marsh emerged again, signing a solo record deal with Island Records . Her first single, " Cry (Kym Marsh song)|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 debut solo album, Standing Tall (Kym Marsh album)|Standing Tall , 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 .
Eurovision
In a surprise moveCitation needed|date=June 2009 in early 2006, she entered Making Your Mind Up (TV series)|Making Your Mind Up , the United Kingdom|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 .
Television career
Marsh made her TV acting debut in a 2005 episode of BBC soap opera Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors , playing a character called Ruth Parry.
In 2006, after playing prostitute Kay Price in one episode of Channel 4 late night soap Hollyoaks: In The City , she joined the cast of Coronation Street as Michelle Connor on 3 April 2006.
On 14 December 2008, she appeared as a presenter for the The X Factor (UK)|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 has two children, David Ryan (born April 1995) and Emily May (born late 1997), from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe. http://www.findmypast.co.uk/BirthsMarriagesDeaths.jsp Marriages and Births England and Wales 1984-2006 The family presently live in Appleton Thorn , Warrington .citation needed|date=March 2011 Marsh married former EastEnders actor Jack Ryder (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 England|North West -produced dramas, while Ryder generally tours in theatre, the couple moved to Manchester and closer to Marsh's family in 2005. http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006490664,00.html 'I want baby with Jack ... soon'(The Sun) It was announced on 20 March 2008 that the couple had decided to separate and was looking to divorce.cite news|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7307945.stm|title=Corrie star splits from husband|publisher=BBC News|date=20 March 2008|accessdate=2008-03-20 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.cite news| url= http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/article2343214.ece | location=London | work=The Sun Marsh and Ryder announced their divorce on 12 August 2009.cite web|url= http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/114805-kym-marsh-settles-divorce-terms-with-jack-ryder/ |title=Kym Marsh settles divorce terms with Jack Ryder & #124; TV: Latest News & #124; STV Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.stv.tv |date=2009-08-09 |accessdate=2011-12-31 This was following a reportedly "bitter" battle with some reports suggesting Ryder was seeking one million pounds from Marsh.cite web|url= http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/news/6612 |title=Kym Marsh settles divorce from Jack Ryder & #124; News & #124; What's on TV |publisher=Whatsontv.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2011-12-31
Marsh has been dating Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas (who plays Warren Fox ) since July 2008. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a111247/ryder-lomas-announce-relationship.html Showbiz - News - Ryder, Lomas announce relationship – Digital Spy She and Lomas announced that they were expecting a baby due in the summer of 2009.cite web|author=Published Friday, Dec 5 2008, 12:17 GMT |url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a137599/kym-marsh-announces-pregnancy.html |title=Kym Marsh announces pregnancy - Coronation Street News - Showbiz |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2008-12-05 |accessdate=2011-12-31 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."cite news| url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7885672.stm | work=BBC News | title=Street star Kym Marsh's baby dies | date=12 February 2009 | accessdate=7 May 2010 Marsh and Lomas announced their split on 9 October 2009, and Lomas subsequently moved out of Marsh's home.cite web|url= http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/10/09/they-could-not-stop-arguing-kym-is-in-tears-115875-21733619/ |title=Kym Marsh and Jamie Lomas split after 'non-stop rows' |publisher=mirror.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2011-12-31 The couple reconciled the following month as Marsh won Mother of the Year 2009 cite news| url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1225151/Coronation-Street-star-Kym-Marsh-reveals-shes-Jamie-Lomas-wins-Celebrity-Mum-Of-The-Year.html | location=London | work=Daily Mail | title=Corrie's Kym Marsh reveals she's back together with Jamie Lomas as she wins Celebrity Mum Of The Year | date=5 November 2009 and on Christmas Day 2009 Lomas proposed to Marsh and she accepted. Marsh and Lomas announced Kym was 3 months pregnant on 26 October 2010. http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/10/27/kym-marsh-pregnant-less-than-two-years-after-losing-premature-son-archie-115875-22662131/ Kym Marsh pregnant less than two years after losing premature son Archie Marsh filmed a documentary for ITV about premature births, called: Born Too Soon and in late 2010 spoke at and helped organise a celebrity filled gala to raise money for special care baby charity Bliss (charity)|Bliss .
On 23 March 2011, Marsh gave birth to a baby girl, Polly, who was delivered five weeks earlycite news| url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1369437/Kym-Marsh-doing-giving-birth-baby-girl-weeks-early.html | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first=Donna | last=McConnell | title=Delighted Kym Marsh 'doing well' after giving birth to baby Polly, five weeks early | date=25 March 2011 and weighed just over 4lb. Inside Soap Magazine 9 - 15 April 2011
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
Title
Album details
Peak positions
UK
Standing Tall
Released: 21 July 2003
Label: Island Records|Island
Formats: Compact Disc|CD , music download|digital download
Won Most Popular Newcomer at the National Television Awards
2008 :
Won Best TV Soap Personality at the Television and Radio Industries Club|TRIC Awards
Won Best Celeb Mum at the Tesco Awards
Won Favourite Actress at the TV Now Awards
Won Best Dressed Soap Star at the Inside Soap Awards
' 2009 ':
Won Bounty Celebrity Mum of the Year
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External links
http://www.kymmarsh.com Official Website
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