Sonia Evans

Bio:

Enrolling in drama school at the age of eight set SONIA on the path to becoming a professional singer and actress where she gained a LAMDA gold medal with honours. Her determination paid off and shortly after leaving school she made appearances in the popular sitcom Bread as well as the soap opera “Brookside.

She was only sixteen when she first 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 with Simon Cowell at BMG.

SONIA’S 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 large audience. Everybody Knows, her debut album sold half million copies 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. She also presented Wetter the Better, a Saturday morning children’s TV show.

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.

SONIA then entered the world of theatre receiving excellent reviews as she performed with Dennis Waterman in Slice of Saturday Night in 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 Craig McLachlan and Shane Richie.

After the success of GREASE, Sonia appeared as one of the major stars in the What A Feeling tour with Irene Cara, singing songs from the hit movies and musicals and travelling throughout the UK for four months. This proved to be so successful that a 2nd UK tour was arranged and also an overseas tour.

Sonia is a veteran pantomime performer and often plays the principal boy role. Her credits over the years include Dick Whittington, Cinderella, Peter Pan and Aladdin.

For the 1996 Summer Season SONIA appeared in Blackpool in The Lily Savage Show which again proved to be so successful she was singing to a full house every night. This led to Sonia playing ‘Bunty’, the daughter of Lilly Savage in BBC’s Lily Savage Show.

During Summer 2000, Sonia starred in John Conway/AMG Ltd's 80s musical Eternal Flame. In 2001 she recorded some exciting new tracks for Hit Sound Records and spent time recording an album in Nashville with producer Stuart Coleman.

In 2003, Sonia took part in Granada Television's major project for ITV1, 'Reborn in the USA' , presented by Davina McCall.

Sonia is constantly gigging around the country and often performs live with her band. She also regularly appears and performs on TV and has been seen on Trisha (ITV1), The Eurovision Song Contest (BBC1), the Top Ten series (C4), Celebrities Under Pressure (Granada/ITV1), Jane and Jury (Yorkshire TV), The Salon (Channel 4), Greasemania (ITV1), 100 Worst Pop Songs, 100 Greatest TV Treats, Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up (BBC), The Lyrics Board (RTE), The Weakest Link (BBC1), Liquid Assests (BBC), Hell's Kitchen (ITV1), This Morning and many more.

Television appearances have included: The Paul O'Grady Show, ITV1;This Morning, ITV1; Greatest TV Moments, ITV1; Friday Night Project, Channel 4; An Audience with Joe Pasquale, ITV1; Making Your Mind Up, BBC; Julian Clary's Hissy Fits, Channel Five.

In 2007, Sony BMG Music released a Sonia Greatest Hits album showcasing some of the sensational tracks Sonia recorded with BMG from 1991 to 1993.

In 2008, Sonia got the opportunity to be part of the 'Number One Project' a charity event toasting some of Liverpools no.1's. Sonia performed to a crowd of over 25,000 singing her hit single "You'll Never Stop Me Loving You" and the Beatles classic "She Loves You".

In 2009 Sonia made a POP comeback with the brand new single 'FOOL FOR LOVE' produced by Tony Powers. The track was remixed and released in 2010 by Energise Records.

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October 01, 2007

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FOOL FOR LOVE (2010 Remixes)

Fool for Love 2010.... Energise Records have released 3 brand new remixes of Sonia's single Fool For Love. These are great mixes and they include 'The Thin Red Line Mix', 'Matt Pop Mix' and 'Glamma Mix'. For more information about buying these tracks check out Energise Records. You can preview the tracks on our site. Enjoy!

EVERYBODY KNOWS (2010)

That's right everyone it's coming out on the cherry pop label 20 September 2010. PWL pop sensation Sonia's classic debut album 'Everybody Knows' is given a Special Edition reissue on Cherry Pop. Check out www.soniaontheweb.com for more details!

Lots of SONIA NEWS!

SONIA's A MUM.... We are very excited to announce that Sonia & Mark are the very proud parents of their new daughter Gracie Rose born 20 June 2010. Gracie is 6lb 8oz and both mother and baby are doing well. Best wishes and love to the family from all of us xo.

SONIA & BIG FUN....'Pocket full of dreams' is being released in April. Digitally re-mastered direct from the original PWL studio tapes, this Special Edition features seven exclusive bonus tracks.

A superb cover version of the Carole King classic "You've Got A Friend", recorded with fellow PWL star Sonia but unreleased until now, features together with the SAW-penned 1990 hit of the same title.

NEW GIGS - Check out soniaontheweb.com for details about sonia's planned gigs for 2010.

15 Track Album

1. Be young, be foolish, be happy
2. Better the devil you know
3. Only fools (never fall in love)
4. Boogie nights
5. You to me are everything
6. Young hearts run free
7. Not what I call love
8. From me to you
9. Just one look
10. Rescue me
11. Breakdown
12. Say goodbye to me
13. That boy
14. Walk away lover
15. Strong without you
12. Say goodbye to me

The album features some of the hits Sonia recorded at her time with BMG Music 1991 - 1993.

© 2007 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (UK) LTD.

Sounds Like:

Stock Aitken Waterman, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, The Sheilas, Steps, Mel & Kim, Lisa Scott-Lee, H & Claire, Scooch, Natalie Powers and other pop artists in this genre.

Record Label:

Formally PWL, BMG and Carlton Sounds