Fergie Biography

NAME: Fergie

OCCUPATION: Singer

BIRTH DATE: March 27, 1975 (Age: 36)

PLACE OF BIRTH: Hacienda Heights, California

ZODIAC SIGN: Aries

Singer, actress. Born Stacy Ferguson on March 27, 1975, in Hacienda Heights, California (some sources say Whittier, California). While today she is widely known as a successful solo artist and member of the popular hip-hop rock group the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie started out as an actress. She appeared in commercials and did voice work before joining the cast of Kids Incorporated in 1984.

In the 1990s, Fergie joined forces with Stefanie Ridel and former Kids Incorporated cast member Renee Sands (also known as Renee Sandstrom) to form the pop group Wild Orchid. They released their first self-titled album in 1996, which spawned the modest hits “At Night I Pray,”“Talk to Me,” and “Supernatural.” Their 1998 follow-up album, Oxygen, did not fair as well as their initial effort.

In 2003, Ferguson took over the lead female vocal duties for the band, The Black Eyed Peas. Ferguson replaced background singer Kim Hill, who left the group in 2000. Ferguson recorded five songs with the group before she was invited to join them permanently. Ferguson's addition to the band, which had been formed years earlier, sent the group on a whirlwind of success. She appeared on the cover of FHM in January 2005. In 2006, Ferguson returned to acting, appearing in the movie, Poseidon. She is also featured as No. 36 on Maxim's Hot 100 list for 2006. After two hit BEP albums, Ferguson has turned her sights on a solo career. Her first album due in September 2006, is entitled, The Dutchess, a take on Sarah Ferguson's, The Duchess of York royal title, and the common 'Ferguson' surname. The solo deal however, does not mean the demise of the Black Eyed Peas. Ferguson is intending staying with the group, and alternating between the two duties. Music on The Dutchess is expected to be reminiscent of the Black Eyed Peas sound, most likely due to fellow BEP member, Will.i.am, featured on production duties. Ferguson worked with an array of talent, and the lyrics will focus on Fergie's own brand of style and delivery.

Ferguson is currently dating actor Josh Duhamel who appears on the television show Las Vegas. Ferguson actually partook in an episode of Las Vegas titled "Montecito Lancers". Ferguson is also due to appear in the feature film Grind House due out in 2007.