How did Alexandra Burke became famous?

How did Alexandra Burke became famous?

How did Alexandra Burke become famous and what is her background? Alexandra Burke is a 32-year-old singer and actress, who shot to fame after winning The X Factor in 2008. The pop star was born in Islington, London, and her mother was Melissa Bell, one member of the 90s R’n’B band Soul II Soul.

Has Alexandra Burke played a male lead in a musical?

In June 2014, Burke replaced Beverley Knight in the lead role of Rachel Marron in the West End musical The Bodyguard, at the Adelphi Theatre, touring with the production in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019….Stage.

Year	2018–2020
Title	The Bodyguard Musical
Role	Rachel Marron
Notes	UK and Ireland Tour

Where is Alexandra Burke from originally?

Islington, London, United Kingdom
Alexandra Burke/Place of birth

How old was Alexandra Burke when she won?

The singer, 33, shot to fame in 2008 when she won the fifth season of X Factor aged 20 – and her debut single Hallelujah sold 105,000 copies within 24 hours, becoming Christmas number one of that year.

How tall is Alexandra Burke?

5′ 4″
Alexandra Burke/Height

Who is Alexandra Burkes partner?

footballer Darren Randolph
Alexandra Burke has put the romance rumours to rest and has finally confirmed her relationship with Irish footballer Darren Randolph.

Who is Alexandra Burke dating at the moment?

As of 2021, Alexandra Burke is dating Josh Ginnelly. Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is an English singer, songwriter and actress. Burke won the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008. She has been signed to Epic Records, RCA Records and Syco Music.

How old was Alexandra Burke when she entered Star for a night?

When she was aged twelve, Burke entered the television talent show, Star for a Night and was the youngest person in the competition. She was the runner-up after she was beaten for the winners title by Joss Stone.

How old was Alexandra Burke’s mother when she died?

The mother of X Factor star Alexandra Burke, Melissa Bell, has died, her family has announced. Bell enjoyed a long career in music, singing lead vocals for Grammy-winning act Soul II Soul. She died on Monday and is understood to have been aged 53.

What was the value of Alexandra Burke’s contract?

The contract had a stated value of £1 million, of which £150,000 was a cash advance and the remainder allocated to recording and marketing costs. On 13 February 2009 it was reported that Burke signed a £3.5 million, five-album US record deal with Epic Records.