Sophie Monk
Background information
Birth name	Sophie Charlene Akland Monk
Born	December 14, 1979 (1979-12-14) (age 27)
Origin	England (born) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Genre(s)	Pop
Occupation(s)	Singer Songwriter Actress Model
Years active	2004-present
Label(s)	Warner Music (2000-2004)
Website	www.sophiemonk.net

Sophie Charlene Akland Monk (born December 14, 1979) is an Australian pop singer, actress and occasional model. She was once a member of female pop group Bardot and has since established a solo career with the release of an album, Calendar Girl. More recently, she turned her hand to acting, starring in films such as Date Movie and Click. If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Gold Coast redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Warner Music Group is one of the Big Four record labels. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... A model is a person who poses or displays for purposes of art, fashion, or other products and advertising. ... For other uses, see Bardot (disambiguation). ... Calendar Girl is the debut album by Sophie Monk, released in 2003. ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as... This article is about the spoof. ... Look up click in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Music career

"Popstar" born

Main article: Bardot

Monk's professional music career began in 1999 when she responded to an advertisement requesting girls with vocal and dance experience. Monk, who had been performing since she was eight years old, drove all night to audition for the first series of Popstars, a TV talent show which aimed to create a successful new girl group. In one audition, she performed a rendition of Marilyn Monroe's famous "Happy Birthday, Mr. President", working on her previous experience as a Monroe impersonator at Warner Bros. Movie World. After numerous rounds of singing and dancing workshops, Monk was selected as a member of the group, which was named Bardot. For other uses, see Bardot (disambiguation). ... Countries which had a version of Popstars Popstars is an international reality television program and a precursor to the Idol series. ... Girl group UC3 sing The Star-Spangled Banner for U.S. troops in Afghanistan A girl group is a musical group featuring several young female singers who generally harmonize together. ... Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), was a Golden Globe award winning American actress, model and sex symbol. ... Marilyn Monroe singing Happy Birthday, Mr. ... The parks entrance gate. ... For other uses, see Bardot (disambiguation). ...

Bardot became the first Australian act to debut at the #1 position with both its debut single, "Poison", and self-titled debut album. Further singles "I Should've Never Let You Go" and "These Days" followed and in August, the group embarked on its first national tour. Bardot performed at the 2000 ARIA Awards at which they were nominated in three categories. Poison is a single by Bardot released in 2000 Song information Track Listings Poison Empty Room Poison (SNT Club Remix) Poison (Treat Me Bad Dub) Poison (Full Phat Remix) External links Solo Bardot Categories: | | | | ... Bardot is the 2000 self-titled debut album by Australian Popstars winners Bardot. ... I Shouldve Never Let You Go is the second single by Australian pop group Bardot, released in May 2000. ... These Days is the third single by Australian pop group Bardot, released in August 2000 on the back of their first national tour. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

In July 2001, the group released "ASAP", the first single from their second album. Bardot now had more control over their music and image. The single peaked Top 5, as did follow-up single, "I Need Somebody", their most successful single since "Poison". The second album, Play It Like That debuted at #16, achieving gold status. Monk co-wrote the album track "Feel Right" with fellow bandmate Sally Polihronas. In 2002, final single, "Love Will Find A Way" completed Bardot's string of consecutive Top 20 hits and the group embarked on its second national tour. In May, the group disbanded. ASAP is the fourth single by Australian pop group Bardot, released in July 2001, and was the first single from their second album Play It Like That. ... I Need Somebody is the fifth single by Australian pop group Bardot, released in October 2001, and was the second single from their second album Play It Like That. ... Play It Like That is the second album from Australian pop group Bardot, released November 2001. ... Sally Polihronas (born June 22, 1976) in born in Adelaide, is an Australian entertainer. ... Love Will Find A Way is the sixth single by Australian pop group Bardot, released in February 2002, and was the groups final single together. ...

Solo career

Soon after Bardot's split, Monk began work on her solo career, re-signing a solo contract with Warner Music. He solo career was very bad and everyone thinks she has no talent. She travelled overseas to work with some well-known producers including hit maker Rob Davis (famous for co-writing Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out Of My Head") and this resulted in two tracks, "Inside Outside", Monk's debut solo single and the album track "Don't Push It". Sophie performed her new single for the very first time in September on the grand final edition of the AFL Footy Show at Rod Laver Arena. "Inside Outside" was released October 28, 2002 and after a week of busy promotion, debuted in the Top 5, spending a total of 12 weeks in the ARIA Top 50, receiving gold status. Monk also co-wrote the b-side "Luv Me" (in dedication to her long-term boyfriend of the time) with producer Shane Monopoly. Adding to her growing profile was her role as model and spokesperson for Expozay Swimwear. Second single, "Get The Music On" became another Top 10 hit, spending 10 weeks in the Top 50. The single's b-side "Shake" was also co-written by her. Warner Music Group is one of the Big Four record labels. ... Rob Davis is a British guitarist and songwriter. ... Kylie Ann Minogue (pronounced [1]) (born May 28, 1968) is a Brit and Grammy award-winning Australian pop singer-songwriter and actress. ... Audio sample Info Cant Get You out of My Head (help· info) Cant Get You out of My Head is a pop-dance song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue for her eighth studio album Fever (2001). ... The first and debut single from Sophie Monks debut album Calendar Girl. ... Part of the pre-match entertainment at the 2006 AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. ... The Footy Show is an Australian sports television program, shown on the Nine Network and its affiliates. ... Rod Laver Arena is a part of the Melbourne Park complex located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and current venue for the Australian Open in tennis. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... The second single from Sophie Monks debut album Calendar Girl. ...

In May 2003, Monk released her debut solo album, Calendar Girl, which surprised many by mixing contemporary pop-dance and funk with classical opera interludes, Monk having been classically trained growing up. Despite heavy promotion including TV advertising and in store appearances, the album debuted at #35 which was seen as a disappointing result. The album's final single, the ballad "One Breath Away", was re-recorded and mixed for single release, peaking at #23 in July, spending only 9 weeks in the Top 100. Despite beginning work on new material in early 2004, including songs with dance act Rogue Traders, Monk parted ways with Warner Music. The material created during these sessions has yet to surface. Calendar Girl is the debut album by Sophie Monk, released in 2003. ... This article is about Western art music from 1000 AD to the 2000s . ... For other uses, see Opera (disambiguation). ... One Breath Away is the third single from Sophie Monks debut album Calendar Girl. ... Rogue Traders are an Australian electro pop band consisting of James Ash (keyboards), Danny Spencer (guitars), Cameron McGlinchey (drums) and Natalie Bassingthwaighte (lead vocals). ...

Future in music

In early July 2006, Monk revealed that she has signed to Brian McKnight's management team who have sourced some material she describes as "... a bit heavier. There's nothing like it, I can't compare it. I couldn't say what artist it's like". She has confirmed that she is recording three songs for her upcoming film Spring Breakdown and that one of the songs "Candy" will be released as a single to coincide with the film's release.^[1] Brian McKnight (born on June 5, 1969 in Buffalo, New York)[1] is a Grammy-nominated American singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, pop and R&B musician. ...

Acting career

Monk has since established herself in Hollywood, having played Marilyn Monroe for a high-budget telemovie The Mystery Of Natalie Wood (2004) and starred in the music video "Always" for rock group blink-182. In February 2006, she starred in her debut feature role as the flirtatious and seductive 'best man' Andy in the spoof comedy Date Movie. A scene in the film sees Monk act out a parody of the infamous Paris Hilton burger advertisement. ... Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson; June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962), was a Golden Globe award winning American actress, model and sex symbol. ... Natalie Wood (July 20, 1938 – November 29, 1981) was a three time Academy Award nominated American film actress. ... Always is the fourth single from blink-182s 2003 self-titled album. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In contemporary usage, a parody (or lampoon) is a work that imitates another work in order to ridicule, ironically comment on, or poke some affectionate fun at the work itself, the subject of the work, the author or fictional voice of the parody, or another subject. ... This article is about the spoof. ... In contemporary usage, a parody (or lampoon) is a work that imitates another work in order to ridicule, ironically comment on, or poke some affectionate fun at the work itself, the subject of the work, the author or fictional voice of the parody, or another subject. ... Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American celebrity and socialite. ...

June saw the release of the Adam Sandler film Click, a story about a universal remote control. The film debuted at #1 on both the US and Australian box office charts. Monk plays Stacey, David Hasselhoff's flirtatious, bimbo secretary who she described in an interview as "... kind of a floozy that kind of just works there because she gets around a bit. Another serious character."^[2] She has also appeared in a sex scene with Vincent Chase of HBO's Entourage in the episode "The Day Fuckers". Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American comedian, actor, musician, screenwriter, and film producer. ... Click is a 2006 comedy/drama/fantasy film directed by Frank Coraci and written by Steve Koren and Mark OKeefe. ... David Michael Hasselhoff (born July 17, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland), nicknamed The Hoff, is an American actor who was best known for his lead roles on Knight Rider and Baywatch. ... The easy term for bimbo is a female airhead. ... For other uses, see Secretary (disambiguation). ... Vincent Vince Chase is a fictional character on the dramedy television series Entourage. ... For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ... Entourage is an Emmy Award-winning HBO original series created by Doug Ellin that chronicles the rise of Vincent Chase — a young A-list movie star — and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City as they navigate the unfamiliar terrain of Hollywood, California. ... Chronology The Day Fuckers is the 7th episode from Season 4 of the dramedy television series Entourage. ...

Future roles

Monk has wrapped up work shooting a role in the dark comedy Sex and Death 101, written and directed by Daniel Waters. The film will also star fellow Australian actor Simon Baker, and Winona Ryder, and is due for release early-mid 2008. She has also scored a part in, what is described to be her biggest role yet, the upcoming Warner Bros. comedy Spring Breakdown. Monk describes her character as "... the head of the evil girls. I'm like the evil bitch that everyone wants to be like and they all end up hating her." Monk will appear in the upcoming 2008 horror film Pearblossom along side Scout Taylor-Compton. Sex and Death 101 is a comedy film written and directed by Daniel Waters set for release in 2007. ... Daniel Waters is an American screenwriter. ... Simon Baker (b. ... Winona Ryder (born October 29, 1971) is a two-time Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning American actress. ... Spring Breakdown is an upcoming comedy film scheduled for release on March 14, 2008. ... Pearblossom is an upcoming horror/crime thriller film with an estimated release date in 2008. ... Desariee Starr Compton (born February 21, 1989) is an American actress who goes professionally by the name Scout Taylor-Compton. ...

Other career activities

Monk has also appeared in an array of commercials and advertisements including Primus Telecom, Diet Vanilla Coke^[3] and LG Mobile.^[4] Primus Telecom is a telecommunications provider, founded in 1994 by ex-MCI executives. ... Diet Vanilla Coke is the vanilla version of Diet Coke. ... LG can refer to a number of things: LG Group, a South Korean electronics and petrochemicals conglomerate. ...

More recently, she is the face for the launch of the Biofit Bra by Pleasure State,^[5] for which she is currently on a promotional press tour of Australia. Monk recorded an update of Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" for the promotion, and a music-video style commercial to accompany it is being played throughout Myer stores in Australia. The cover was produced by Monk's fiancee Benji Madden and may be released as a single in the future.^[6] Salt, DJ Spinderella, and Pepa on the cover to their 1999 CD single, The Brick Track Verses Gitty Up Salt-N-Pepa is an American R&B and hip hop group, consisting of Cheryl James and Sandy Denton (Salt and Pepa, respectively), and Deidre Dee Dee Roper (DJ Spinderella). ... Push It is a song by the band Salt-N-Pepa. ... Myer Emporium. ... Benjamin Levi Madden (born March 11, 1979) is the guitarist and backup vocalist of the band Good Charlotte. ...

She was also a co-presenter with Perez Hilton at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Sydney.^[7] This article is about the celebrity gossip blogger. ... The MTV Video Music Awards were established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. ...

Personal Life

Monk was born in England. Her parents moved to Australia's Gold Coast, Queensland. She also spent time at Somerset College.^[8] Having had a tabloid reported private life, including a period dating actor Jude Law,^[9] Monk is engaged to Benji Madden of American pop/punk band Good Charlotte. He proposed on Christmas Eve in Australia with a Neil Lane Platinum diamond ring. Monk is regulary seen out with socialite Nicole Richie, who is her soon to be Sister-in-law^[10]. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Gold Coast redirects here. ... For the college in Taunton, England, see Somerset College of Arts and Technology Somerset College is a non-denominational Christian school located in Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, Australia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... David Jude Law (born 29 December 1972) is an BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated British actor. ... Benjamin Levi Madden (born March 11, 1979) is the guitarist and backup vocalist of the band Good Charlotte. ... Good Charlotte (IPA: ) is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland and formed in 1996. ... The Christmas Eve (1904-05), watercolor painting by the Swedish painter Carl Larsson (1853-1919) Christmas Eve, the evening of December 24th, the preceding day or vigil before Christmas Day, is treated to a greater or a lesser extent in most Christian societies as part of the Christmas season. ... General Name, Symbol, Number platinum, Pt, 78 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 6, d Appearance grayish white Standard atomic weight 195. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Nicole Camille Richie (born September 21, 1981) is an American socialite, actress, author, and singer. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ...

Filmography

• 2000: Popstars....as herself
• 2004: The Mystery of Natalie Wood....as Marilyn Monroe
• 2004: "Always", Blink-182 (music video)....as a love interest
• 2006: London....as Lauren
• 2006: Date Movie....as Andy
• 2006: Click....as Stacey
• 2007: Entourage ("The Day Fuckers")....as Juliette
• 2008: Sex and Death 101....as Cynthia Rose
• 2008: Spring Breakdown....as Mason
• 2008: Pearblossom....as Brooke
• 2008: Scary Movie 5....As Cindy's Evil Twin Sister

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Discography

For other uses, see Bardot (disambiguation). ... This article presents the discography of former Australian pop female group Bardot. ...

Albums

• 2003: Calendar Girl

Calendar Girl is the debut album by Sophie Monk, released in 2003. ...

Singles

The first and debut single from Sophie Monks debut album Calendar Girl. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... Calendar Girl is the debut album by Sophie Monk, released in 2003. ... The second single from Sophie Monks debut album Calendar Girl. ... One Breath Away is the third single from Sophie Monks debut album Calendar Girl. ... Push It is a song by the band Salt-N-Pepa. ...

References

External links

• Official site
• Sophie Monk at the Internet Movie Database
• Sophie Monk fansite