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Sonia was only 16 when she entered the music business. Whilst playing the Liverpool club circuit, she was spotted by record producer Pete Waterman and an impromptu audition secured a recording contract.
Her debut single 'You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You' was released in 1989 and shot to number one in the UK selling a staggering 350,000 copies. Numerous television appearances revealed her bubbly personality and natural enthusiasm endearing her to a massive audience. 'Everybody Knows' her debut album sold half a million copes and included a string of top singles such as 'Can't Forget You', 'Listen To Your Heart' and 'Counting Every Minute'.
In 1991 Sonia was able to develop her song writing talents and released the album 'Sonia'. Further hits followed including 'Only Fools' and 'Be Young Be Foolish' and a tour of Europe, The Far East and North and South America strengthened her already substantial following.
Her next step clearly displayed her versatile voice and genuine love of performing as Sonia was invited by the BBC to be the UK representative in the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest. Whilst she was pipped into second place by the Irish, her single 'Better The Devil You Know' hit the UK charts at number 9 and her album of the same name entered the album charts at number 20. She then entered the world of theatre receiving excellent reviews as she performed with Dennis Waterman in 'Slice Of Saturday Night' on London's West End. On meeting the producers of Grease, Sonia was once again signed on the spot for the lead role of Sandy. For twelve months until April 1995, she performed to a full house and critical acclaim alongside Clraig McLachlan and Shane Richie.
There then followed tours with Irene Cara (from the hit TV show and film Fame), singing hit songs from the hit movies and musicals, pantomime appearances over the years include Dick Whittington, Cinderella and Peter Pan.
Sonia has recently spent time recording an album and continues to tour throughout the UK and Europe.