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| Birth Name(s) : Louise Elizabeth Nurding |
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Full Louise Nurding Biography
Louise Elizabeth Redknapp (née Nurding) (born November 4, 1974) is an English singer and television presenter, usually referred to by her first name alone.
She first came to prominence as a member of the all girl group Eternal and has had a successful solo career since leaving the group in 1995. She is married to footballer Jamie Redknapp and they have a son, Charley.
While out illegally clubbing (at the age of 16) Nurding met music producer Denis Ingoldsby who was forming a girl band. She subsequently introduced him to Bryan.
At the peak of their fame, it came as surprise to both fans and critics in June 1995 that Louise decided to leave the band - by coincidence, the same day Robbie Williams left Take That. Many saw Louise's decision as madness - she was part of the biggest girl band in Europe, breaking records and about to crack America. However Louise was not happy within the band; she felt alone and homesick on the increasingly longer world tours, missing her friends and family. Most importantly though she felt creatively and artistically restricted - not surprising considering Easther Bennett sang lead on virtually every Eternal song leaving Kéllé, Vernie and Louise with few solo vocal opportunities.
Although Louise did not announce her solo ambitions when she left Eternal, she knew that was the direction she wanted to take. In late 1995 she signed a record deal with First Avenue management and EMI Records. Professionally now known simply as 'Louise', her debut solo single was the orchestral ballad 'Light of My Life', followed by 'In Walked Love' (previously a hit for Dance-Pop group, Expose). There were doubts as to whether or not Louise would actually be successful as a solo artist, as her second single did not chart as highly as the first had done.
Louise's debut solo album, also entitled 'Naked', was released shortly after the single. The album received lukewarm reviews. Nevertheless, it peaked at number 7 in the UK album charts, quickly received platinum certification, and sold over a million copies. To push the album, two further singles were released: 'Undivided Love' - a fun, up-tempo track and the standout track of the album, and the sultry, R&B track 'One Kiss From Heaven'.
In 1997 Louise returned with the single 'Arms Around The World', which offered a slightly different sound - still pop, yet not typically conventional, incorporating 'worldly' sounds. The single was a huge hit and until 2000's '2 Faced' was Louise's highest charting track reaching number 4.
Louise's second solo album was more successful than her first. The album reached number 5 in the UK charts and also went on to chart in other European territories. The reviews from the album were generally very good, many classing it as a mature and diverse pop album . Louise embarked on a sold out tour of over 20 dates, including Wembley Arena.
While Louise was on tour the final single was released from 'Woman In Me': 'All That Matters'. The single's choice was the source of much controversy with fans and critics. Fans wanted the title track 'Woman In Me' or the pop anthem 'Shut Up And Kiss Me' to be released as they felt they were the best tracks on the album. Critics saw 'All That Matters' as a step backwards for Louise as the track was a pop number that would have fitted in better on the 'Naked' album. The single charted at number 11.
Louise was voted Sexiest Woman In The World by the readers of FHM for the 3rd time in 2000, and also received the GQ award for 'Sexiest Woman In Britain'.
The new label were encouraging her to develop a fresh, new sound and were prepared to spend the money to give her this. Louise worked with a whole host of A-list producers on both sides of the Atlantic including teams who had worked with the likes of Destiny's Child, Jamelia, Michael Jackson, Craig David and Sugababes, but the album was never released.
Louise has said she is nervous about releasing new material as the music industry has changed so much from when she was at her peak. She is now with a new management company, Merlin Elite. Some new songs have been placed on the internet - Bounce Back, Slam, Lil' Lou, Don't Ever Change and Make It Fit (co-written by Jamelia). On 3rd October 2007 Louise appeared on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, where she said that her next goal was to reprise her music career, and begin working on a new album in 2008. "I miss it so much," she said.
On television, Louise has presented editions of SMTV Live, CD:UK, Soccer Aid: Extra Time, This Morning (interviewing fashion designer Tracy Boyd and others), three series of the revived The Clothes Show for UKTV Style, and in March 2007 the controversial documentary The Truth About Size Zero for ITV1.
She has been seen as the face of a number of advertising campaigns: the Safe And White campaign for Boots, Flora's' Omega 3 products, the new cosmetics company Think Happy: Organics, Hovis Invisible Crust and work for the RSPCA and BT. She is currently brand ambassador for the new Orbit Complete detox guide to teeth and mouth and a model for Avon. In Autumn 2007 Redknapp was unveiled as the new face of Triumph lingerie in a major new campaign for 2007 and 2008. |
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