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Name: Zoe Birkett
Age: 17
DOB: 16th June 1985 (She's a Gemini)
Home: Home town of Darlington in County Durham. Zoe now lives with her mum in a flat in Chelsea
Family: Mum Tracey a hairdresser, Dad John, Step mum Gaynor, Step dad Sam and half-sister Leah.
Marital Status: Single. However she and Gareth Gates were rumored to be dating during Pop Idol.
Performing History: Zoe was part of Stagecoach back in Darlington, and was a proffesional dancer, "I used to dance more than sing" she says. At ten years old she was crowned Disco Dance Champion and attended tap & ballet lessons. Zoe made it to the last 12 for the band S-Club 7, as well as performing for Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones at Buckingham Palace as part of the National Youth Theatre. It was her music teacher, Mr Ramsey, that inspired her to sing. Before Pop Idol, her biggest gig was as part of the school choir which sang at Leo Blair's christening. Zoe came 4th in Pop Idol, and was the final female contestant. This resulted in Zoe getting a record deal with BMG Records, workin with the Big Blue. She was part of the sell out 'Pop Idol Tour 2002', which went nationwide from March 14th at 7 major venues. Zoes latest project is being the special guest at the Will & Gareth Tour which kicks off on October 4th!
Music: Got to the #1 spot in the Album Charts with the Pop Idol Big Band album, on which she featured with the other 9 finalists, and sang two solo songs - 'Get happy', & 'Under My Skin' - as well as a duet with Gareth Gates - 'Oh Look At Me Now'. Zoes debut single "Treat Me Like A Lady" is released January 13th 2003.
Education: Started school in Consett, County Durham, but moved to Darlington when she was five. Zoe was a pupil at Darlington's Firthmoor School, before moving to St Teresa's RC Primary School. After junior school, Zoe moved to Carmel RC College of Technology
CV: Zoe got ten GCSE's but failed in IT. She worked in Marks & Spencers and in a supermarket, before entering Pop Idol. Zoe was crowned the bonniest baby in the North-East, was signed up by a child modelling agency where she modelled for Marks & Spencer,and won Miss Barbie in Butlins.
Fave Film: Forest Gump
Fave Record: "Funky Town" by Lips Inc.
Fave TV Show: Ally McBeal
Her Idol: Whitney Houston, she inspires her alot.
Other artists she likes: India Arie, Destiny's Child, Britney Spears, Micheal Jackson
First Popstar Crush: Mark Owen from Take That. "I loved him! I loved his hair. I went to see them. Tey all came down on stage in a circle, and he pointed and I thought he pointed at me! He never did, but I was, "Ooh! Mark!""
Favourite food: She loves cheesecake! "I have it at least 3 times a week. I like strawberry & cherry best. Its a bit of an addiction."
Her secret: "I put toothpaste on my face to get rid of my spots!"
Likes: Music, Dancing, playing a little piano, cheesecake, fashion & shopping!
Dislikes: Feet, spiders and mushy peas
3 Words To Describe Herself: Dedicated, bubbly and self-disciplined.
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