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Kylie Minogue - Biography |
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Kylie Minogue was born May 28, 1968,
in Melbourne, Australia. The sister of Dannii Minogue, a ten-year-old
Kylie went with her sister to audition for The Sullivans and landed the
role of Carla.
The actress-turned-singer's big break came along when she was cast as car
mechanic Charlene on the popular Australian soap opera, Neighbours, which
also spawned the career of fellow Australian Natalie Imbruglia.
During her two and a half years on Neighbours, Kylie recorded her debut
single, a remake of the pop track, "The Locomotion," introducing her to
the pop music scene. While the soap was being aired in Britain, music
producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman were impressed by the Australian
beauty, and decided to transform her into her first of many career stages
-- Pop Kylie -- just as her Neighbours days drew to a close.
Her string of successful hit singles took off with the release of "I
Should Be So Lucky," and was followed by the chart-topping infectious
tunes "Got To Be Certain," "Je Ne Sais Pas Pour Qui," "Hand On Your
Heart," "Wouldn't Change A Thing," and "Never Too Late," off of her
self-titled debut album and sophomore effort, Enjoy Yourself.
Kylie's success grew even more after several duets with her Neighbours
co-star, Jason Donovan.
After her film role in The Delinquents and with the turn of the '90s,
Kylie morphed from wholesome pop princess to sexy superstar. This new
flirtatious image was underscored by her new steamy romance with the INXS
lead singer, the now late Michael Hutchence (whom she met while on tour in
Hong Kong).
The newly transformed Minogue was now gaining more media coverage than
ever, and was signed to a new record deal, with DeConstruction Records.
She even jumped on the Madonna erotic literature bandwagon, by writing a
similar sex book, although it was never actually released.
Since the mid '90s, Kylie has entered a new phase in her life, Indie
Kylie. In 1994, she released a second album entitled Kylie Minogue, and
appeared in Van Damme's Street Fighter.
The newest phase for the former pop star is that of a grownup Kylie, as
seen in her musical style. In 1996, she worked with the Manic Street
Preachers, and released an album the following year entitled Impossible
Princess (which presented a conflict as its release fell on the same year
as Princess Diana's death).
Although her later albums did not see the same commercial success as her
more poppy tunes, Kylie is still one of Australia's greatest exports. She
was last seen performing "Dancing Queen" and "On A Night Like This" at the
closing ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
Kylie recently released an album, Light Years (which has already gone
double platinum), and was last seen in Australian director Baz Luhrmann's
feature, Moulin Rouge, with Nicole Kidman. |
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Kylie Minogue - Personal Quotes |
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"I never say never about a lot
of things. Whatever you want, then more power to you. If someone
feels they have to live up to a certain image, then I can kind of
understand that pressure because I'm considered to be one of those
images, and I know how unreal they are."
"People see me as Kylie the singer. It would be a dream for me to be
taken seriously as an actress."
"I don't have to try to be a sex bomb, I am one!"
"I'm totally shattered. Everything has been so crazy. I've been
trying to get my act together, but I am so exhausted I can barely
string a sentence together. Making this album has really taken its
toll." (on recording the Fever album).
"When I was eight, my pals and I went up to my bedroom, put on our
party frocks and mimed to ABBA records using broom handles as
microphones."
"I especially enjoy the period with 'Shocked', 'What Do I Have To
Do' and 'Better The Devil You Know', so maybe something from there."
(when asked what earlier hits she would re-release if given the
oppurtunity)
"That's always a difficult question. Still being here!!! The point
of my job is to entertain and make it look easy, so I guess it's the
parts you don't often see which make me feel proud. All the behind
the scenes work, the fears and insecurities I have to face and
overcome to improve myself as a person and performer, all of the
people who believe in me and encourage me. As you can see the list
starts to go on and on. My sense of achievement is a study in motion
and there's much I wish to accomplish in the future, professional
and personal." (on her biggest achievement; 2004)
"Since my first hit, I can't believe how quickly time has passed.
This collection is very dear to me and holds a lifetime of memories.
There is nothing like time to give you a sense of perspective and I
hope the listener gets as much enjoyment out of these tracks as I
do. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to experiment
throughout the years and that my fans have embraced the need in me
to try new approaches. I am just as excited about the new tracks
featured here as I am about all the others on the record. At this
point in my career, I am happy to celebrate the past and look
forward to the future." (on her 2004 greatest hits compilation
Ultimate Kylie)
"I nearly killed myself in rehearsals, but the outcome is classy, I
hope. It's a lot different from any other videos I've done before. I
really wanted to do some ballet in my next video and luckily I've
been able to. I normally have three or four hours to practise the
choreography for my clips, but this time I had four days to get it
right." (on her music video Chocolate)
"I'm so happy that my costumes have found a home here in Melbourne,
my home town, where I know they will be cared for and preserved. Its
just such an honour that the Performing Arts Collection wanted it
all. What I imagine people will want to see is the wear and tear,
the ingrained make-up after fifty shows, where the audio-pack rubs
these are things that for me, bring costumes to life."
I am so excited to be performing once again at GAY. There's an
atmosphere there that is unlike anywhere else. Last time I performed
there they had a huge clock counting down the minutes until the show
and by the time I came on the crowd was at fever pitch. It's a
special venue for me and I have some amazing memories of gigs gone
by. So many of the audience go to great lengths to make special
outfits and they know the lyrics to the songs better than I do.
Cruelty to children is an everyday occurrence, which must be
stopped. The work undertaken by the NSPCC is essential and I fully
support its mission to end child cruelty. I support its vision of a
society in which all children are loved and valued. The levels of
abuse in this country are shocking. Without charities like the
NSPCC, they would be worse. Together, we hope to improve the lives
of children within the UK.
The band have been rehearsing for the last five weeks, the dancers
for the just over three weeks, and me whenever I could, so I'm the
last bit! It has been pretty intense. I'm trying to look really calm
but it has been an intense few weeks leading up to today! Not very
oldies though; we are stepping marginally back in time! It's always
difficult choosing - for a start choosing which new songs to perform
from the album and then what's gonna work with the old ones. But,
yeah, there's a couple of surprises in store and also some real
trainspotter surprises too. (on her Money Can't Buy show)
I have been in L.A. for a week and the town has been full of Grammy
fever, to actually be a recipient is incredibly special. I am
thrilled and cannot wait to bring it home. (on winning a Grammy) |
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Kylie Minogue - Discography |
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Studio albums
2003 Body Language, Ninth album, Released: November 17, 2003
2001 Fever, Eighth album, Released: October 1, 2001
2000 Light Years, Seventh album, Released: September 25, 2000
1998 Impossible Princess, Sixth album, Released: March 23, 1998
1994 Kylie Minogue, Fifth album, Released: September 19, 1994
1991 Let's Get to It, Fourth album, Released: October 14, 1991
1990 Rhythm of Love, Third album, Released: November 12, 1990
1989 Enjoy Yourself, Second album, Released: October 9, 1989
1988 Kylie, Debut album, Released: July 4, 1988
Live albums/EPs
2007 Showgirl Homecoming Live, Released: January 8, 2007
2005 Showgirl EP, Released: December 2005
2004 Money Can't Buy EP, Released: February 10, 2004
1998 Intimate and Live, Released: November 30, 1998 |
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Kylie Minogue - Filmography |
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"Doctor Who" .... Astrid (1
episode, 2007)
- Voyage of the Damned (2007) TV Episode .... Astrid
Doogal (2006) (voice) .... Florence
The Magic Roundabout (2005) (voice) .... Florence
... aka Doogal (USA)
... aka Pollux - Le manège enchanté (France)
... aka Sprung! The Magic Roundabout (USA)
... aka The Magic Roundabout (UK)
"Kath & Kim" .... Eponney Rae (1 episode, 2004)
- 99% Fat Free (2004) TV Episode .... Eponney Rae
"Saturday Night Live" .... Musical Guest (1 episode, 2002)
... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
... aka Saturday Night (USA: second season title)
... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
- Ian McKellen/Kylie Minogue (2002) TV Episode .... Musical Guest
Moulin Rouge! (2001) .... The Green Fairy
Sample People (2000) .... Jess
Cut (2000/I) .... Hilary Jacobs
... aka The Curse (Philippines: English title)
Bio-Dome (1996) .... Dr. Petra von Kant
Misfit (1996)
Street Fighter: The Movie (1995) (VG) .... Cammy
Hayride to Hell (1995) .... The Girl
Street Fighter (1994) .... Lieutenant Cammy
... aka Street Fighter: The Battle for Shadaloo
... aka Street Fighter: The Movie
... aka Street Fighter: The Ultimate Battle (UK: TV title)
The Delinquents (1989) .... Lola Lovell
Miss Asia Pacific Quest 1989 (1989) (TV) .... Song Performance
"Neighbours" .... Charlene Mitchell (4 episodes, 1986-1987)
- Episode #3.123 (1987) TV Episode .... Charlene Mitchell
- Episode #1.367 (1986) TV Episode .... Charlene Mitchell
- Episode #1.365 (1986) TV Episode .... Charlene Mitchell
- Episode #2.125 (1986) TV Episode .... Charlene Mitchell
"Fame and Misfortune" (1986) TV Series .... Samantha Collins
"The Zoo Family" .... Yvonne (1 episode, 1985)
- Yvonne the Terrible (1985) TV Episode .... Yvonne
"The Henderson Kids" .... Charlotte "Char" Kernow / ... (4 episodes,
1985)
- Nature's Way: Part 2 (1985) TV Episode .... Charlotte 'Char'
Kernow
- Passing Muster: Part 1 (1985) TV Episode .... Charlotte 'Char'
Kernow
- Trouble at the Mill: Part 2 (1985) TV Episode .... Charlotte
"Char" Kernow
- The Crash: Part 1 (????) TV Episode .... Charlotte "Char" Kernow
"Skyways" (1979) TV Series .... Robin (unknown episodes)
"The Sullivans" (1976) TV Series .... Carla (#1) |
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Kylie Minogue - Related Links |
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Wikipedia: Kylie Minogue
YouTube: Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue at Celebs, Inc.
Kylie Minogue at Babemania.com
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