Natasha Hamilton
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Natasha Hamilton in concert in Poland (2005)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Natasha Maria Hamilton |
| Born | 17 July 1982 |
| Origin | Liverpool, England, UK |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, actress, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Associated acts | Atomic Kitten |
| Website | natashahamilton |
Natasha Maria Hamilton (born 17 July 1982) is an English singer-songwriter, dancer and occasional stage actress. She is a member of girl group Atomic Kitten. Hamilton has so far released 19 singles and three studio albums with the band including three number one singles, their biggest being the 2001 single "Whole Again". In 2004, Atomic Kitten announced they would be splitting to pursue solo careers; they reformed in 2005 and again in 2008. On 4 March 2012, Hamilton confirmed the trio would reform officially for the first time since 2004 to tour.
Hamilton was born in Kensington, Liverpool, and started singing and performing from the age of 12 in the Starlight Show Group.
Hamilton attended St. Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and then Broughton Hall Technology College, both situated in her home city of Liverpool.
After Heidi Range left the early incarnation of Atomic Kitten, a girl group founded by OMD frontman Andy McCluskey, Hamilton was offered the opportunity to replace her and joined in May 1999.
Hamilton decided to take her baby with her on the 2003 tour with Atomic Kitten. However, the group decided to take a lengthy break following the tour. Although they have not made a new album together since 2003, the group reform occasionally for one-off performances.
In 2003, Hamilton was winner of the annual Rear of the Year award.
After taking time away from music to bring up her son, Hamilton made a return to music after appearing on the BBC1 television show, Just the Two of Us, which paired celebrities with recording artists to compete in a duet singing showdown. Eight couples competed before a panel of judges and the voting public. Hamilton was paired with Mark Moraghan, famous for his portrayal of Doctor Owen Davies in Holby City, and the pair came second. They performed classic songs like "Over the Rainbow" and "Do You Love Me".
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