Katherine Jenkins OBE is a Welsh mezzo-soprano who has become the world's most successful classical singer. She was crowned 'The Biggest Selling Classical Artist of the Century' by Classic FM and has gained her 13th Number 1 Album since signing to Universal Classics at the age of 23.
Born in South Wales, Katherine learned to sing as a chorister of St. David's Church choir, Neath. She has always credited her down-to-earth nature to her Welsh roots and her amazing family, whom she lovingly calls 'The Taffia'.
Katherine's father, Selwyn, passed away from cancer when she was just 15, and since then, his memory has been a driving force in her life. Every album, every award has been dedicated to him.
Within months of graduating from the Royal Academy of music, Katherine signed the 'biggest recording deal in UK classical music history' and released her debut album 'Premiere', which became her first classical number one album. She has since released several successful albums, including 'Second Nature', 'Living A Dream', and 'Viva la Diva'.
Katherine has performed with some of the world's most renowned musicians, including Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, David Foster, Dame Kiri te Kanawa, Sir Bryn Terfel, Rolando Villazon, Juan Diego Florez, Valery Gergiev, and Il Divo. She has also appeared as a mentor on ITV's 'Popstar to Operastar' and played the role of Abigail in the BBC's iconic Dr Who Christmas Special.
In addition to her music career, Katherine has been involved in several charity projects, including entertaining the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Cyprus, and Northern Ireland. She was presented with an OBE by HRH Prince of Wales for services to Music and charity in 2013.
Katherine has also made her film debut in 'Minamata', a movie scheduled for release later this year. She will release her 14th studio album in 2020 and will perform in Dubai, Tokyo, Australia, New Zealand, and on the Great Wall of China.
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Katherine Jenkins OBE is a Welsh mezzo-soprano who has become the world's most successful classical singer. Born in South Wales, Katherine learned to sing as a chorister of St. David's Church choir, Neath. She has always credited her down-to-earth nature to her Welsh roots and her amazing family, whom she lovingly calls 'The Taffia'.
