Madonna and Stevie Wonder are her favourite Singers.

Engaged to long-term boyfriend, Thomas Starr [2008].

She practices Judo prior to being a singer, and still practices to this day. In 2003, she tore her knee during a Judo match for the TV show "The Games" (2003) and had to undergo surgery.

A former member of The Spice Girls along with Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, and Geri Halliwell.

Attended former band-mate Geri Halliwell`s baby shower [2006].

Currently resides in Wales, with boyfriend of 7 years Thomas Starr. [2008].

Is great friends with producer Rick Rubin, he produced some tracks on Melanie`s 1st solo album `Northern Star`.

Has 1 half-brother (Paul), 4 step-brothers (Jad, Stuart, Liam & Declan), has 1 step-sister (Emma).

Toy Story (1995) is her favourite movie.

Blur is her favourite band.

Madonna and Stevie Wonder are her favourite Singers

Her single "First Day Of My Life", theme of _"Julia - Wege zum Glück" (2005)_, ranked #1 in the German Single Charts (October 2005).

Sang with actor Bruce Willis at Planet Hollywood [1998].

Is great friends with Ex Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, he also played guitar on Melanie`s first album `Northern Star`.

Owns her own production company, Red Girl Productions, and record label, Red Girl Records, named after Liverpool FC

Dueted with Lisa `Left Eye` Lopes on a song called `Never Been The Same Again` on Melanie`s 1st solo album `Northern Star`.

Dueted with Bryan Adams on a song called `When You`re Gone`.

Has said "no" to the idea of The Spice Girls doing a reunion tour.

Quit The Spice Girls in November 2000, just after the band released their 3rd album, "Forever".

Winner of a Music Award at "Scouseology Awards 2003" in Liverpool, UK.

Took ballet as a child and impressed fellow students and teachers alike with her athletic and dancing abilities.

Nominated for Best Female at "National Music Awards 2003" in London, UK, but lost to Rachel Stevens.

Nominated for 4 MTV Europe Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) in Stockholm, Sweden, but didn`t win any.

Nominated for 3 ECHO Awards 2001 in Berlin, Germany, but didn`t win any.

Winner of "ifpi" Award 2000 in Brussels, Belgium for her solo debut, "Northern Star", selling over 1 million copies in Europe only (not including UK and Ireland).

Nominated for Best Female on Brit Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) in Earl`s Court, London.

Winner of the special award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music Industry on Brit Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) with The Spice Girls in 2000.

Winner of 2 Billboard Awards 1997 in Las Vegas, USA.

Winner of 2 awards (Best Group and Best Pop) at the MTV Europe Music Awards 1998 (1998) (TV) in Milan, Italy.

Winner of a Special Award at Brit Awards 1998 with The Spice Girls.

Winner of 3 American Music Awards 1998 with The Spice Girls.

Winner of 4 Brit Awards 1997 with The Spice Girls.

Broke her knee while competing in charity show "The Games" (2003) (Sept 2003).

Her mother Joan Chisholm was, and still is, a singer with a rock band who met her father at the famous Liverpool club The Cavern, which launched The Beatles.

Fan of Liverpool Football Club.

Nearly missed the final audition for The Spice Girls because of recurring chronic tonsillitis.

Winner of the 1997 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Group, The Spice Girls.

Winner of the 1997 MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video, "Wannabe".