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Alexandra BurkeSinger
Date of Birth: 25.08.1988
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Alexandra Burke Biography
Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewan Burke, known professionally as Alexandra Burke, was born on August 25, 1988, in Islington, London. She grew up in a Jamaican family, with five siblings. At the age of five, Alexandra began singing, filling the house with her sweet, childlike voice. By the age of nine, she was already performing on stage alongside her singer-mother. At twelve, she sang backup for Stevie Wonder.

Despite her parents' divorce when she was six years old, Alexandra knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in music. As soon as she finished school, she embarked on her musical journey. She worked in clubs, participated in shows and parades, and supported charitable events.

In 2005, Alexandra attended the recording of the popular British television show "X Factor," a reality show that searches for singing talents. At the age of seventeen, full of youthful energy and expectations, she showcased her enchanting voice. However, the judges had doubts about her age, and as a result, Alexandra did not make it to the finals. It took her three more years to win her lucky ticket when she returned to "X Factor" in 2008. This time, her talent catapulted her to the pinnacle of success.

In 2008, Alexandra Burke mesmerized fans and show enthusiasts as she gracefully advanced towards the grand finale. Her rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" in the program's final episode became a huge hit, selling millions of copies. Offers to perform on television, fashion shows, and concert venues flooded in, and Alexandra joyfully embraced her newfound popularity. Meanwhile, her singles sold out at an astonishing speed. The singles "Hallelujah" and "Hero" dominated the British charts for three weeks, earning Alexandra the title of champion of music rankings among women.

Could Alexandra Burke's music career have been as successful without her participation in "X Factor"? One would like to think so. One would like to believe that talent eventually finds its way. However, such television projects noticeably shorten the arduous path to well-deserved fame, saving young talents from the long and often exhausting years of striving for musical success. Alexandra Burke, the fortunate one, is a perfect example of how crucial such a launching pad is, without which the world may not have heard her enchanting voice. Her debut album was released in 2009.

Alexandra Burke never received professional singing lessons. Her only vocal teachers were her mother and the music she heard and loved since childhood.