Geri Halliwell
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Geri Halliwell is also known as Ginger Spice. She has a debut album Schizophonic which became a big hit in U.K. She was also named as a United Nations Ambassador.
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About
Geraldine Estelle Halliwell born on August 6, 1972 in Watford, Hertfordshire. Geri had gone through different kinds of jobs such as a club dancer, tv presenter, aerobics instructor, a cleaner, a barmaid and a topless model. In the 1990s, she became one of the member of a pop girl group called the Spice Girls. There she got her nickname Ginger Spice. In 1996, the group released their singles "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There" and "2 Become 1" which became a smash hit. The Spice Girls also starred in a 1997 film "Spiceworld".
In 1998 Geri seperated from the Spice Girls to start her own solo career. A year later her debut single Look At Me was a success. It doesn't end there, she became U.N. Goodwill ambassador. Geri was also a writer. She published her autobiography and her second book, "Geri Halliwell, Geri: Just for the Record" which talked about her battle against bulimia.
In May 2006, Geri Halliwell gave birth to her baby daughter,Bluebell Madonna. The father is a Hollywood scriptwriter, Sacha Gervasi. They dated in 2005 but broke up after only six weeks.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NRJ Music Awards | International Song of the Year It's Raining Men |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Schizophonic | Certified 2x Platinum in U.K. |
| Certified Platinum in Canada | ||
| Certified Gold in U.S. | ||
| Certified Gold in Australia | ||
| Certified Gold in Mexico | ||
| 2001 | Scream if You Wanna Go Faster | Certified Gold in U.K. |
| Certified Gold in Mexico |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | U.K. Chart | CAN Chart | GER Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Look at Me | 2 | 3 | 22 | Schizophonic |
| 1999 | Mi Chico Latino | 1 | 1 | 28 | Schizophonic |
| 1999 | Lift Me Up | 1 | 1 | 77 | Schizophonic |
| 2000 | Bag It Up | 1 | 1 | 79 | Schizophonic |
| 2001 | It's Raining Men | 1 | 1 | 5 | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster |
| 2001 | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster | 8 | 36 | 66 | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster |
| 2001 | Calling | 7 | 48 | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster | |
| 2004 | Ride It | 4 | 73 | Passion | |
| 2005 | Desire | 22 | 97 | Passion |
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Tours & Concerts
No tours and concerts for Geri Halliwell
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Look at Me | EMI | Schizophonic |
| 1999 | Mi Chico Latino | Capitol | Schizophonic |
| 1999 | Lift Me Up | EMI | Schizophonic |
| 2000 | Bag It Up | EMI | Schizophonic |
| 2001 | It's Raining Men | EMI | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster |
| 2001 | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster | EMI | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster |
| 2001 | Calling | EMI | Scream If You Wanna Go Faster |
| 2004 | Ride It | EMI | Passion |
| 2005 | Desire | EMI | Passion |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- She has two tattoos a panther at her back and a star in between her shoulder blades.
- Geri Halliwell is originally named "Sexy Spice".
- Her trademark: Red hair with blond streaks in front and high platform shoes during her Spice Girl's days.
- Her father was 50 when she was born.
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Categories: Artist | Rock | Pop
