Sinitta

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Sinitta is an ’80s pop legend, presenter, and a regular fixture on British television. As a mother of two, she began her career as a model and professional dancer, collaborating with top choreographers such as Arlene Phillips, Gillian Gregory, Gillian Lynne, and the formidable Charles Augins. 

Sinitta rose to fame as a successful recording artist with hits like So MachoToy BoyG.T.O.Right Back Where We Started From, and Cross My Broken Heart. Her debut pop single So Macho hit No. 2 and stayed in the UK charts for a whopping seven months.  

Throughout her career, Sinitta has achieved 14 Top Ten singles worldwide, including No. 1s in the USA, Japan, and all over Europe and the United Arab Emirates. She has garnered over 12 music awards across the globe, from Japan to Australia and the UK, notably being recognised as Best Club Act on the LGBTQIA+ scene and the Japanese Grammy. 

West End Theatre:  The Wiz, Masquerade, Cats, Little Shop of Horrors, Mutiny, Smokey Joe’s Café & Hair  

Other Theatre: Mamma Morton in Chicago & various Pantomimes  [The Mansfield Playhouse, The Cambridge Corn Exchange & The Esher Theatre]. 

Film: Shock Treatment, Foreign Bodies, Heaven’s a Drag/To Die For, & The Friends.  

Television: Sinitta started her television career as a children’s presenter on Thames TV with three consecutive series presenting her acting game show The Wall Game. She then went on to present her own chat show & VJ show on the brand new MTV channel. Other Guest Appearances include Safe Word, Pointless, Weakest Link, Would I Lie to You?, The Jump, Who’s Doing the Dishes, Come Dine with Me, Through the Keyhole, Get Your Act Together and of course I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!  

Sinitta has played a crucial role as Simon Cowell’s right-hand woman on ITV’s The X-Factor, aiding in the development of acts including One Direction, Olly Murs, and Leona Lewis. She also judged on “Grease Is The Word”, helping find new talents for the West End.