Kym Marsh
Kimberley Gail "Kym" Ratcliff (née Marsh; formerly Ryder,[2] and Lomas born 13 June 1976[3]) is an English actress, singer and television presenter. She grew up in Garswood, Merseyside.
Kym Marsh | |
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 Kym Marsh in October 2012 | |
| Born | Kimberley Gail Marsh 13 June 1976 |
| Other names | Kym Ryder, Kym Lomas |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) | Jack Ryder [1](m. 2002; div. 2009) Jamie Lomas (m. 2012; div. 2014) Scott Ratcliff (m. 2021) |
Marsh rose to fame when she and four other contestants won reality TV show Popstars and formed manufactured pop quintet Hear'Say. She is most recognised however for her role as Michelle Connor on the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street, which she played from 2006 to 2019. Marsh was one of the contenders to represent the UK in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest; she was third place and as such did not take part in the ESC. In 2022, she competed in BBC's dance contest Strictly Come Dancing. From January 2023, she began portraying Nicky Walters in the revived BBC school-based drama series Waterloo Road.
Personal life
Marsh has two children, David Ryan (born April 1995) and Emily May (born November 1997). They are from a relationship with Dave Cunliffe.[4]
Marsh married former EastEnders actor Jack Ryder in St Albans, Hertfordshire, on 10 August 2002. On 20 March 2008 the couple said they would separate and may divorce.[5] On 26 March 2009, Marsh said she had committed adultery during her marriage.[6] Marsh and Ryder decided to divorce on 12 August 2009.[7]
Marsh began dating Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas in July 2008.[8] She and Lomas said they were expecting a baby due in the summer of 2009.[9] On 12 February 2009, Marsh said their son, Archie Jay Lomas, was born 18 weeks early on 11 February. He died moments after birth.[10] Marsh and Lomas ended their relationship on 9 October 2009.[11] The couple got back together the following month as Marsh won Mother of the Year 2009.[12] On Christmas Day 2009 Lomas proposed to Marsh and she accepted.
Marsh announced that she was three months pregnant on 26 October 2010.[13] On 23 March 2011, Marsh gave birth to her and Lomas' daughter, Polly. She was delivered five weeks early[14] and weighed just over 4lb.[15] Marsh married Lomas in 2012. The couple divorced in 2014.
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | ||
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| UK[16] | ||||
| Standing Tall |
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9 | ||
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Red Room Sessions |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
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| UK[16] | IRE | |||
| 2003 | "Cry" | 2 | 25 | Standing Tall |
| "Come on Over" | 10 | — | ||
| "Sentimental" | 35 | — | ||
| 2004 | "Today" (with Evil Angel) | — | — | Non-album single |
As part of Hear'Say
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | IRE | |||
| 2001 | "Pure and Simple" | 1 | 3 | Popstars |
| "The Way to Your Love" | 1 | 10 | ||
| "Everybody" | 4 | 24 | Everybody | |
Awards and nominations
2007:
- Won Best Newcomer at The British Soap Awards
- Won Best Newcomer at the TV Quick Awards
- Won Favourite Newcomer at the TV Now Awards
- Won Most Popular Newcomer at the National Television Awards
2008:
- Won Best TV Soap Personality at the 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
Kym Marsh Media
Marsh performing at G-A-Y in 2003
A wax figure of Marsh as Michelle Connor in the museum Madame Tussauds Blackpool
References
- ↑ "Marsh, Ryder granted 'quickie' divorce - Showbiz News". Digital Spy. 2009-03-26. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ↑ "Kym Ryder switches back to Marsh". DigitalSpy. 29 September 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-12-02. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- ↑ Ancestry.co.uk — birth registration details
- ↑ Marriages and Births England and Wales 1984-2006
- ↑ Corrie star splits from husband. BBC News. 20 March 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7307945.stm. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
- ↑ "Quickie divorce for 'Corrie' star Kym". Irish Examiner. 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- ↑ "Kym Marsh settles divorce terms with Jack Ryder | TV: Latest News | STV Entertainment". Entertainment.stv.tv. 2009-08-09. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ↑ "Showbiz - News - Ryder, Lomas announce relationship – Digital Spy". Archived from the original on 2009-10-14. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
- ↑ "Kym Marsh announces pregnancy - Coronation Street News - Showbiz". Digital Spy. 2008-12-05. Archived from the original on 2009-06-06. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ↑ "Street star Kym Marsh's baby dies". BBC News. 12 February 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7885672.stm. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ↑ "Kym Marsh and Jamie Lomas split after 'non-stop rows'". mirror.co.uk. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ↑ "Corrie's Kym Marsh reveals she's back together with Jamie Lomas as she wins Celebrity Mum Of The Year". Daily Mail (London). 5 November 2009. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1225151/Coronation-Street-star-Kym-Marsh-reveals-shes-Jamie-Lomas-wins-Celebrity-Mum-Of-The-Year.html.
- ↑ Kym Marsh pregnant less than two years after losing premature son Archie
- ↑ McConnell, Donna (25 March 2011). "Delighted Kym Marsh 'doing well' after giving birth to baby Polly, five weeks early". Daily Mail (London). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1369437/Kym-Marsh-doing-giving-birth-baby-girl-weeks-early.html.
- ↑ Inside Soap Magazine 9 - 15 April 2011
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 351. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
Other websites
- Kym Marsh on IMDb
- Morning Live (BBC One)