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Paloma Faith Biography

Paloma Faith (born Paloma Faith Blomfield, 21.7.1985)

Paloma Faith is a British singer, songwriter, dancer and actress.

Paloma Faith: Childhood

Paloma Faith was born in the Hackney area of London. Her father is Spanish, whilst her mother is English. Paloma's parents divorced when she was just four years old and she was raised by her mother in Stoke Newington, London.

After leaving school, Paloma studied for a BA in Contemporary Dance at Leeds University. Whilst she lived in Leeds, she had a part-time job at a bar in the city centre, Milo, whose previous staff roster also includes Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs and the actor Sam Riley. She also had a part-time job at Agent Provocateur, selling lingerie.

When she left Leeds, Paloma Faith studied for an MA in Drama, at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

Paloma Faith: Career in the Limelight

When Paloma Faith first started making music, she found herself mimicking the blues singers that she admires, such as Billie Holiday, Etta James, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. She soon found her own voice though and turned down the opportunity to be a backing singer in Amy Winehouse's live band.

One of the first steps on Paloma's path to recognition was the track 'It's Christmas (And I Hate You)' that she recorded as a duet with Josh Weller. Her debut solo single, however, was 'Stone Cold Sober', which went to number 17 on the UK singles chart in June 2009. That month, she played live and was interviewed on Dermot O'Leary's BBC Radio 2 show.

In September 2009, Paloma Faith's debut album was released, entitled Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? Faith had written the album in Sweden and America, as well as the UK and recorded it in London. The album reached number nine in the UK albums chart and her performance on Later. With Jools Holland earned her another comparison to Etta James, from the show's host.

In September 2009, Paloma Faith was a guest on Never Mind the Buzzcocks. The actor James Cordon was that week's host. Paloma was on Phil Jupitus' team but took quite a shine to the other team captain, Noel Fielding of The Mighty Boosh.

Later that year, Paloma Faith performed her song 'New York' on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. To end 2009, she was a guest on Jools Holland's New Year's Eve Hootenanny show, along with Dizzee Rascal, Shingai Shoniwa of Noisettes, Florence and the Machine, Paolo Nutini and Boy George.

Paloma Faith is also an actress and had a major role in the 2007 film St. Trinian's. The film also starred the members of Girls Aloud, as well as Colin Firth, Gemma Arterton, Russell Brand and Rupert Everett.

In 2009, she appeared in the Terry Gilliam-directed The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. The film received sympathetic reviews, despite its re-constructed ending, which had to be re-thought after the lead actor, Heath Ledger, died before the end of filming. The remainder of his character's scenes were filmed by Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell.

Paloma Faith also appears in the music video for 'The Beat My Heart Skipped', by Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip.

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The Latest Paloma Faith News

Noel Gallagher Slams 1d, Emeli And Paloma

15th March 2013

Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn told One Direction to ''f**k off'' at the BRIT Awards. 'The Death of You and...

Paloma Faith Finds One Direction Comparisons 'strange'

6th March 2013

Paloma Faith thinks it's ''strange'' people compare One Direction to The Beatles.The 'Just Be' singer has defended her musician friend...

Paloma Faith Asked Sarah Jessica Parker For Dating Tips

5th March 2013

Paloma Faith asked Sarah Jessica Parker for dating tips when they met for the first time because the British singer...

Paloma Faith Confronted By Fan In Dressing Room

4th March 2013

British pop star Paloma Faith was left shaken on her recent U.K. tour after an overzealous fan managed to sneak...

Beach Boys, Madness And Paloma Faith To Headline Henley Festival

21st February 2013

The Beach Boys, Madness and Paloma Faith have been announced as headliners at the 2013 Henley Festival.The 'California Girls' band...

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Paloma Faith Reviews

No Rest For Paloma Faith As UK Tour Gets Underway (Pictures)

22nd January 2013

Paloma Faith performing in Dublin, Ireland last night (January 21, 2013)It's traditionally a quiet month...

BRIT Awards 2013 Nominees Announced: Diverse? Or Just Weird?

11th January 2013

This year’s BRIT Awards nominations look as though they were concocted by a group of...

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17th December 2012

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A Week in Music featuring: Ellie Goulding, Green Day, Paloma Faith, Axewound, The Vaccines and much more! Feature

16th October 2012

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Paloma Faith - Fall To Grace Album Review

28th May 2012

Having deservedly battled her way into the limelight after serving her time as a backing...

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Paloma Faith Festivals

Standon Calling

3rd August 2012

Latitude Festival

12th July 2012

Bestival

5th September 2013

T4 on the Beach

1st July 2012

Glastonbury Festival

22nd June 2011

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Paloma Faith Interviews

Paloma Faith, Interview

4th April 2012

Paloma Faith may still only be at the ripe young age of twenty-six but already...

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The Latest Paloma Faith Press Releases

Paloma Faith's Incredible Album 'Fall To Grace' Hits Double Platinum

5th March 2013

Her New Single 'Black & Blue' Is Released On March 10th 2013Paloma Faith...

Paloma Faith To Play American Express Platinum Cashback Gig On The 3rd Of March 2013

25th February 2013

Platinum-selling recording artist Paloma Faith will play a stripped back and...

Paloma Faith Announces 2013 Forest Tour

14th January 2013

The captivating Paloma Faith is the latest act to announce that she will be...

Paloma Faith Announces First Ever Us Tour Dates September 2012

22nd August 2012

The highly-anticipated U.S. release of Paloma Faith's Fall To Grace is drawing near, and you...

Larmer Tree Festival Announces Full Music Line-up 2012

13th June 2012

Larmer Tree Festival is ecstatic to announce its full eclectic music line-up complete with some...

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