Biography
Who is Andrea Corr?
Early life and family
Andrea Corr Jane Corr was born in Dundalk, Ireland, on May 17, 1974. Her parents, Gerry and Jean Corr, were members of a local band named Sound Affair and encouraged their children to pursue music. Andrea grew up as the youngest of five children and learned to play the tin whistle and piano from her father.
During her school years, she participated in plays at Dundalk's Dun Lughaidh Convent. Her older siblings Jim, Caroline, and Sharon later joined her to form a musical group, practicing in a room rented by their brother Jim.
Rise of The Corrs
In 1990, Andrea and her siblings formed the band The Corrs. Their career began to grow after they auditioned for the 1991 film The Commitments, where Andrea secured a speaking role as Sharon Rabbitte. Manager John Hughes discovered them through this audition and signed them to Atlantic Records in 1995.
The group released their debut album, Forgiven, Not Forgotten, which achieved platinum and quadruple platinum success in several regions. They followed this with hit albums like Talk on Corners and In Blue, establishing themselves internationally with a blend of Celtic folk rock and pop music.
Solo career and acting
While her siblings took a hiatus to raise families, Andrea launched a solo music career. She released her debut solo album, Ten Feet High, in 2007, featuring an up-tempo pop sound and production by Nellee Hooper. She later released a covers album titled Lifelines in 2011 and an EP of Christmas songs in 2020.
Alongside music, she continued her acting career with roles in films like The Boys from County Clare and stage productions such as Dancing at Lughnasa at The Old Vic in London and Jane Eyre at the Gate Theatre in Dublin. In 2018, she published a book titled Barefoot Pilgrimage.
Charity work and honors
Andrea and her siblings have actively participated in charitable activities throughout their career. They performed at charity concerts to raise funds for the Pavarotti & Friends Liberian Children's Village, Freeman Hospital, and the victims of the Omagh bombing. They also served as ambassadors for Nelson Mandela's 46664 campaign.
In recognition of their contributions to music and charity, Andrea and her siblings were appointed Honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire in 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II.
Birthday and age
Andrea Corr was born on May 17, 1974, which makes Andrea 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Andrea shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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