Oliver Stanley Murs
- Born:
- May 14, 1984, Witham, Essex, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Television Presenter
Early Life and Education
- Attended Howbridge Junior School and Notley High School in Braintree, Essex.
- Played football semi-professionally for Witham Town before his music career.
Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to fame as the runner-up on the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009.
- Signed with Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010.
- Achieved four UK number-one albums: Right Place Right Time, Never Been Better, 24 HRS, and You Know, I Know.
- Served as a coach on The Voice UK (2018-2023).
- Hosted The X Factor (2015) alongside Caroline Flack.
Notable Works
Discography
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Olly Murs | 2010 | Epic, Syco |
| In Case You Didn't Know | 2011 | Epic, Syco |
| Right Place Right Time | 2012 | Epic, Syco |
| Never Been Better | 2014 | Epic, Syco |
| 24 HRS | 2016 | RCA, Sony |
| You Know, I Know | 2018 | RCA, Sony |
| Marry Me | 2022 | EMI |
Rita Sahatçiu Ora
- Born:
- November 26, 1990, Pristina, SFR Yugoslavia (now Kosovo)
- Nationality:
- British, Kosovan
- Profession(s):
- Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Early Life and Education
- Moved to London, England as a refugee with her family when she was one year old.
- Attended Sylvia Young Theatre School.
Career and Major Achievements
- Signed with Roc Nation in 2009.
- Released her debut album, Ora, in 2012, which reached number one in the UK.
- Achieved multiple UK number-one singles, including "Hot Right Now" and "I Will Never Let You Down".
- Served as a judge on The X Factor UK (2015) and The Voice UK (2021).
- Appeared in films such as Fifty Shades of Grey and Pokémon Detective Pikachu.
Notable Works
Discography
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Ora | 2012 | Roc Nation, Columbia |
| Phoenix | 2018 | Atlantic |
| You & I | 2023 | BMG |
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fifty Shades of Grey | 2015 | Mia Grey |
| Fifty Shades Darker | 2017 | Mia Grey |
| Fifty Shades Freed | 2018 | Mia Grey |
| Pokémon Detective Pikachu | 2019 | Dr. Ann Laurent |
Legacy and Impact
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