Biography
Who is Katie Price?
Early life and background
Born in Brighton on May 22, 1978, she was named Katrina Amy Alexandra Alexis Infield. Her parents are Ray and Amy Infield. Her father left the family when she was four years old. In 1988, her mother married a builder named Paul Price. She grew up with an older brother named Daniel and a younger sister named Sophie.
As a student, she attended Blatchington Mill School in Hove. She was an active child who swam for Sussex in regional competitions. She also developed a deep interest in horses and riding during her youth. At the age of 17, she decided to change her name. She dropped the surname of her birth father and took the last name of her mother's second husband, Paul Price.
Modelling beginnings
She began her career in front of the camera as a child, modelling for a clothing line at 13. A friend suggested she take professional photos, which were sent to a London agency. In 1996, she appeared on Page 3 of The Sun newspaper using the pseudonym Jordan. She became famous for this glamour modelling work.
Later, she appeared in other publications including the Daily Star, Maxim, and the American edition of Playboy. She also worked for titles like Vogue and Esquire. At 20, she had the first in a succession of breast enhancement surgeries. This increased her natural size to a larger profile, which contributed to her fame as a model.
Reality television work
Katie Price became a regular face on British television. In 2004, she was a contestant on the third series of the ITV show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She also attempted to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, finishing as the runner-up.
Her domestic life became the focus of many reality shows. These included the Katie & Peter franchise, which she filmed during her marriage to Peter Andre. Later, she starred in series such as Signed by Katie Price, Katie Price: My Crazy Life, and Katie Price's Mucky Mansion. In 2015, she won the fifteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.
Authorship and business
Beyond television, she has built a significant career as an author. She has written eight autobiographies and eleven novels. Her first book, Being Jordan, was released in 2004 and became a major sales success. She has also written several children's books and a fashion book.
Her business interests are diverse. She has launched fashion lines, beauty products, and an equestrian brand called KP Equestrian. Also, she has recorded music, including a studio album with Peter Andre and several standalone singles. In 2009, she served as the patron of a charity polo match held near Epping, Essex.
Birthday and age
Katie Price was born on May 22, 1978, which makes Katie 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Katie shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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