Brooke Hogan Biography

Birth Name : Brooke Ellen Bollea

Date of Birth : 5 May 1988, Tampa, Florida, USA

Height : 5' 11" (1.80 m)

Occupations : Singer, songwriter, television personality

Brooke Bollea was born in Tampa, Florida, on May 2, 1988. As a little girl she would often sing around the house, and was always willing to perform for family and friends. By the early age of 10, Brooke already knew she wanted to be a singer. After sharing her dream with her parents, they arranged for her to meet with record executive Lou Pearlman. Pearlman, who had worked with such artists as Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, was impressed by the 13-year-old singer, but thought she could use a few years to mature and improve.

Even in the midst of her extracurricular activities, Brooke continued to work hard in developing her vocal talents. And her practice paid off. In early 2002, she returned to Lou Pearlman, and proceeded to sing for him again and perform a piano medley. Pearlman was impressed, and Brooke was immediately signed as a Trans Continental Records artist.

She recorded her first single, "Everything To Me," in 2004. According to SoundScan, "Everything To Me," peaked at #1 twice ( 9/19/04 & 10/10/04 ) on the Top Single Sales chart. While the track showcased Brooke's multiple influences -- running the gamut from Stevie Wonder to Pink -- it was Brooke's sparkling vocals, effervescent charm, ingénue appeal and undeniable musicality that drove the song to the top of the charts.

Hogan has also found success alongside her father. The two teamed up for an hour-long profile on VH1, (Inside) Out: Hulk Hogan, Stage Dad. The success of this special spawned an entire series: Hogan Knows Best debuted in July 2005 and was the highest-rated series premiere in VH1's network history. The series, which helped her become a household name, was according to Hulk Hogan intended in part to promote Brooke's music career.

Hogan appeared in FHM November 2006 editon becoming the first FHM Cover Model under twenty-one. As a result, the November issue had no liquor advertising: "In the very rare instance that you might have a cover star under the age of 21, they don't want to be in the position of seeming to market to anyone under age". Hogan is currently working on her second album and filming the fourth season of Hogan Knows best.