Marga Scheide | |
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Birth name | Margareth Scheide |
Born |
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
15 February 1954
Origin | Netherlands |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, former model |
Instruments | Singing |
Years active | 1977-present |
Labels | Polydor, Carrere |
Associated acts | Luv', Patty Brard, José Hoebee |
Margareth "Marga" Scheide (born 15 February 1954 in Amsterdam, Netherlands) is a Dutch singer and former model. She is a member of the girl group Luv'. Alongside her Luv' colleagues Patty Brard and José Hoebee, she scored a string of international hit songs such as "You're the Greatest Lover", "Trojan Horse", "Casanova" and "Ooh, Yes I Do". She was the only member to be involved in all the group's line-ups.
In 1989, she reformed Luv' with other vocalists and had a moderate hit single (Welcome to my Party) in Benelux. She reunited twice with the original Luv' formation (in 1993 and 2005). Today she performs with the female pop act from time to time across the Netherlands and Flanders.
Marga started her career as a model in her homeland in the early 1970s. Scheide often appeared on the covers of Dutch Various artist hit compilations and budget cover albums. She also took part in several beauty contests (Miss Holland 1972, 1973, 1977, Miss Young International 1973, Unofficial Miss Europe 1975 pageant). Moreover, Marga was chosen to promote the bintje (a potato variety) in an international advertising campaign. In 1976, she was cast as a member of a girl group (Luv') created by two record producers, Hans van Hemert and Piet Souer.