Charlotte Maria Church was born on February 21, 1986, in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, to Maria and Steven Reed, whose separation occurred shortly after her birth. At the tender age of 3 1/2 years old, Charlotte started singing publicly, captivating audiences with her rendition of the Ghostbusters (1984) theme, accompanied by her cousin, at a seaside holiday camp in Caernarfon, Wales. Her remarkable talent and charisma soon earned her widespread recognition, particularly after an appearance on the UK daytime magazine program, This Morning (1988),also known as "This Morning with Richard and Judy". During her impromptu performance on The Big Big Talent Show (1996),she stole the show, impressing the host, Jonathan Ross, with her incredible vocal abilities. This breakthrough moment catapulted her to overnight sensation status in her native Wales.
Subsequent television and concert appearances further solidified her reputation, including performances at iconic venues such as Cardiff Arms Park in Wales, the London Palladium, and the Royal Albert Hall. She also had the esteemed honor of opening for the legendary Shirley Bassey in Antwerp, Belgium. Her remarkable journey culminated in her signing with Sony Music (UK) and the release of three best-selling albums featuring popular classics.
