Cheryl Fernandez-Versini Biography

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, who is better known as Cheryl Cole, is an English singer, dancer and television personality. She earned recognition after participating in ITV's reality TV show 'Popstars: The Rivals', which eventually placed her in the all-girl group 'Girls Aloud' alongside Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. The group went on to release 20 consecutive top ten singles in the UK, which included four number ones singles. Since the time she started pursuing a solo career, she has produced five number one singles, a record she shares with Jess Glynne. She became a household name in the UK after she appeared as a judge and mentor on the fifth series of the UK version of 'The X Factor'. She has subsequently reprised her role in many later installments of the show, but eventually decided to quit to focus on her singing career. She has also earned accolades for her fashion sense and is recognized as a style icon. Cheryl, who experienced a tough childhood where a good meal was a luxury for the family, has been involved with many charitable causes.