Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole (born 30 June 1983 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English singer and member of the girl group Girls Aloud. She is also a judge on the British reality TV show The X Factor, since 2008. Throughout her childhood she performed as a dancer in recitals and on some TV shows. She entered ballroom competitions, sang, modelled, and won several competitions including Best Looking Girl of Newcastle and Most Attractive Girl at the MetroCentre. In 2002, Cheryl joined pop group Girls Aloud which has become one of the most successful British pop groups of the decade, with a record-breaking 18 consecutive Top 10 singles (including three number ones) and five platinum albums (including a number one).