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In July 2011, Childs was named Personality of the Year at the National Reality TV Awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14053836|title=Reality TV Awards: Apprentice wins three prizes|date=7 July 2011|publisher=BBC|location=London|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> On 18 August 2011, she began taking part in ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 2011 (UK)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' alongside actor [[Bobby Sabel]], paparazzo [[Darryn Lyons]], [[Kerry Katona]] the former singer, actor [[Lucien Laviscount]], gypsy [[Paddy Doherty (television personality)|Paddy Doherty]], singers [[Jedward]], [[David Hasselhoff]]'s second ex-wife [[Pamela Bach]], [[Sally Bercow]], the wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons and actress [[Tara Reid]]. Childs finished fourth in the show, which was for the first time broadcast on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2027697/Celebrity-Big-Brother-2011-Tara-Reid-leaves-new-husband-Zack-Kehayov-behind.html?ito=feeds-newsxml|title=Celebrity Big Brother 2011: Newlywed Tara Reid leaves new hubby behind as she enters the house|date=19 August 2011|publisher=''[[Daily Mail]]''|location=London|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> Childs and Jedward filmed an advertisement for ''Celebrity Big Brother 2012'', which first aired on 16 December 2011. |
In July 2011, Childs was named Personality of the Year at the National Reality TV Awards.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/14053836|title=Reality TV Awards: Apprentice wins three prizes|date=7 July 2011|publisher=BBC|location=London|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> On 18 August 2011, she began taking part in ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 2011 (UK)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' alongside actor [[Bobby Sabel]], paparazzo [[Darryn Lyons]], [[Kerry Katona]] the former singer, actor [[Lucien Laviscount]], gypsy [[Paddy Doherty (television personality)|Paddy Doherty]], singers [[Jedward]], [[David Hasselhoff]]'s second ex-wife [[Pamela Bach]], [[Sally Bercow]], the wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons and actress [[Tara Reid]]. Childs finished fourth in the show, which was for the first time broadcast on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2027697/Celebrity-Big-Brother-2011-Tara-Reid-leaves-new-husband-Zack-Kehayov-behind.html?ito=feeds-newsxml|title=Celebrity Big Brother 2011: Newlywed Tara Reid leaves new hubby behind as she enters the house|date=19 August 2011|publisher=''[[Daily Mail]]''|location=London|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref> Childs and Jedward filmed an advertisement for ''Celebrity Big Brother 2012'', which first aired on 16 December 2011. |
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A fly-on-the-wall reality show ''[[It's All About Amy]]'' débuted on Channel 5 on 1 December 2011. The show involves Childs, her family, and her friends taking part in Childs' business investments.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2045370/Amy-Childs-films-scenes-Channel-5-reality.html Amy Childs films scenes for Channel 5 reality show All About Amy | Mail Online]. Dailymail.co.uk (5 October 2011). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.</ref><ref>[http://about.channel5.com/node/1499 Channel 5 to follow Amy Childs for 'It's All About Amy' | Channel 5]. About.channel5.com (4 October 2011). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.</ref> The show was not recommissioned after the first series.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2092168/Amy-Childs-reality-axed-series.html|date=27 January 2012 | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first=Nadia | last=Mendoza | title=Shut up! Amy Childs' reality show is axed after one series}}</ref> |
A fly-on-the-wall reality show ''[[It's All About Amy]]'' débuted on Channel 5 on 1 December 2011. The show involves Childs, her family, and her friends taking part in Childs' business investments.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2045370/Amy-Childs-films-scenes-Channel-5-reality.html Amy Childs films scenes for Channel 5 reality show All About Amy | Mail Online]. Dailymail.co.uk (5 October 2011). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.</ref><ref>[http://about.channel5.com/node/1499 Channel 5 to follow Amy Childs for 'It's All About Amy' | Channel 5]. About.channel5.com (4 October 2011). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.</ref> The show was not recommissioned after the first series. Bestfriends with samantha goldsmith <ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2092168/Amy-Childs-reality-axed-series.html|date=27 January 2012 | location=London | work=Daily Mail | first=Nadia | last=Mendoza | title=Shut up! Amy Childs' reality show is axed after one series}}</ref> |
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Childs competed in an episode of ''Let's Dance For Sport Relief'' with her cousin and fellow [[TOWIE]] star [[Harry Derbidge]] in February 2012. Amy also participated in a celebrity special of ''[[The Bank Job (game show)|The Bank Job]]'' on [[Channel 4]] in March 2012. On 14 August 2012 Childs appeared in an episode of [[Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel]]. |
Childs competed in an episode of ''Let's Dance For Sport Relief'' with her cousin and fellow [[TOWIE]] star [[Harry Derbidge]] in February 2012. Amy also participated in a celebrity special of ''[[The Bank Job (game show)|The Bank Job]]'' on [[Channel 4]] in March 2012. On 14 August 2012 Childs appeared in an episode of [[Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel]]. |
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Amy Childs | |
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| Born | Amy Andrea Childs 7 June 1990 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Model, reality TV participant |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Television | The Only Way Is Essex It's All About Amy |
| Website | amychildsofficial |
Amy Andrea Childs (born 7 June 1990)[1] is an English reality television participant. Childs rose to fame after appearing in the first two series of the ITV2 series The Only Way Is Essex. Childs came in fourth place in Celebrity Big Brother 8 in 2011.
Early life
Childs was born in Barking but relocated to Brentwood, Essex at the age of six. She attended Raphael Independent School where she was appointed Head Girl.[2] She left the school with four GCSE qualifications.[2]
Career
Childs became well known in 2010 while appearing in the ITV2 semi-reality programme The Only Way Is Essex. Childs later signed to Can Associates management agency, the same agency that represented Jordan, Childs' heroine: "Jordan is definitely my idol. Her looks, her career, her businesses – she's fantastic."[3] Childs [1] puts her name to a ghost-written column for New! magazine and presents a regular fashion segment on ITV1's This Morning.[4] She has also posed for the fashion magazine Vogue and attended the 2011 ceremony of the British Academy Television Awards, at which The Only Way is Essex received an award. The Sun revealed a list of the richest The Only way is Essex stars current and previous with Childs holding the top spot with £1.5 million followed by Mark Wright.[5]
In July 2011, Childs was named Personality of the Year at the National Reality TV Awards.[6] On 18 August 2011, she began taking part in Celebrity Big Brother alongside actor Bobby Sabel, paparazzo Darryn Lyons, Kerry Katona the former singer, actor Lucien Laviscount, gypsy Paddy Doherty, singers Jedward, David Hasselhoff's second ex-wife Pamela Bach, Sally Bercow, the wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons and actress Tara Reid. Childs finished fourth in the show, which was for the first time broadcast on Channel 5.[7] Childs and Jedward filmed an advertisement for Celebrity Big Brother 2012, which first aired on 16 December 2011.
A fly-on-the-wall reality show It's All About Amy débuted on Channel 5 on 1 December 2011. The show involves Childs, her family, and her friends taking part in Childs' business investments.[8][9] The show was not recommissioned after the first series. Bestfriends with samantha goldsmith [10]
Childs competed in an episode of Let's Dance For Sport Relief with her cousin and fellow TOWIE star Harry Derbidge in February 2012. Amy also participated in a celebrity special of The Bank Job on Channel 4 in March 2012. On 14 August 2012 Childs appeared in an episode of Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel.
In 2011 Child's estimated earnings were £2.75 million ($4.4 million).[11]
Merchandise
Childs launched a fragrance on 21 August 2012, which she promoted with her partner David Peters. Childs has also released her own range of Eyelashes, beauty and tanning range, a fitness DVD and calendar.
Personal life
Childs lives with her father Billy, mother Julie and older brother Billy and three pugs in Brentwood, Essex.[12] She has her own fashion range, sold exclusively on her website. She also has her own perfume called Amy Childs. She is a former girlfriend of Kirk Norcross. Childs was also in a relationship with Take Me Out contestant David Peters. They split in May 2013 after a year long affair.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | The Only Way is Essex | Herself | TV series (24 episodes & Christmas special) |
| 2011 | Celebrity Big Brother | Herself | Evicted on the 22nd day |
| 2011-12 | It's All About Amy | Herself | TV series (8 episodes) |
| 2012 | Let's Dance For Sport Relief | Herself | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2012 | The Bank Job | Herself | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2012 | Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel | Herself | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2012 | "Celebrity Wedding Planner" | Herself & Cousin Harry Derbidge | TV series (1 episode) |
In popular culture
Impressionist Francine Lewis performed an impression of her in the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent. She particularly parodied her famous affinity with Essex.
References
- ^ a b "Amy Andrea Childs – birthday girl". London: Twitter. 7 June 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b AMy Childs talks TOWIE rivalry and why she quit the Essex show| Fabulous. Fabulousmag.co.uk (12 November 2011). Retrieved on 2012-05-07.
- ^ Amy Childs Biography, Picture Gallery & Video. heatworld.com. Retrieved on 2011-11-28.
- ^ Love, Ryan (26 July 2011). "Amy Childs admits nerves over 'This Morning' debut". London: Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ Atkinson, Jane (30 December 2011). "AMY Childs has been tipped to top the TOWIE rich list — by earning more than £10MILLION". The Sun. London.
- ^ "Reality TV Awards: Apprentice wins three prizes". London: BBC. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ "Celebrity Big Brother 2011: Newlywed Tara Reid leaves new hubby behind as she enters the house". London: Daily Mail. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Amy Childs films scenes for Channel 5 reality show All About Amy | Mail Online. Dailymail.co.uk (5 October 2011). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.
- ^ Channel 5 to follow Amy Childs for 'It's All About Amy' | Channel 5. About.channel5.com (4 October 2011). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.
- ^ Mendoza, Nadia (27 January 2012). "Shut up! Amy Childs' reality show is axed after one series". Daily Mail. London.
- ^ TV's Top 10 Richest Stars: Eamonn Holmes, Amy Childs, Harry Hill All Make The List (PHOTOS). huffingtonpost.co.uk (16 February 2012)
- ^ Amy Childs dazzles in a brightly coloured dress. Dailymail.co.uk (2011-06-09). Retrieved on 2012-05-07.
- ^ "Kirk Norcross admits "I'm still in love with Amy Childs...I'd like us to get back together"". The Mirror. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
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