Kimberley Gail Marsh (formerly Ryder, born 13 June 1976) is an English actress and singer.

Born at Whiston, Merseyside and raised at Garswood, Ashton in Makerfield, Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside. She first came into the public eye in 2001 after appearing as a contestant on ITV's talent show Popstars where she made the final line-up for the band Hear'Say along with four others. Marsh left the group in 2002 and now plays Michelle Connor in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.


Music career

After a while out of the spotlight, Marsh emerged again, signing a solo record deal with Island Records. Her first single, Cry, went to number two in the UK singles chart, whilst her second single Come On Over made number 10.

In July 2003, Marsh released her début solo album which contained three solo singles and twelve other tracks.

Marsh's make-or-break third single, Sentimental, stalled at number 35 resulting in her being dropped by her record label.


Discography

Albums

• Popstars - UK #1 (2001) (Hear'Say album)
• Everybody - UK #24 (2001) (Hear'Say album)
• Standing Tall - UK #9 (2003)

Singles


2001

• "Pure and Simple"
• "The Way To Your Love"
• "Everybody"

2003

• "Cry" 2
• "Come On Over"
• "Sentimental"