Mark Owen
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Mark Anthony Patrick Owen (born January 27 1972 in the family home in Oldham, Lancashire, England) was a member of the boy band Take That. As a youngster, he dreamt of becoming a professional football player, he had trials for Manchester United, Huddersfield Town, and Rochdale football clubs, but due to serious injury, had no choice but to give up on his dreams.
Early Life
Mark was educated at the "Holy Rosary Primary" and St Augustine of Canterbury R.C. High School in Oldham. His dream was to become a professional football player, and he had trials for numerous football clubs including Manchester United, Huddersfield Town, and Rochdale. However, Mark had to give up on his dreams due to a serious injury. Mark worked in Zuttis a clothes shop in Oldham for a while, then before joining Take That he worked for Barclays Bank.
After Take That
After Take That Mark became first of all ex-members release a solo record. He reached #3 in the UK charts with his debut single "Child". His second single "Clementine" also went to #3. In 1997 his album Green Man was released, charting at a disappointing #33. After another single "I Am What I Am" charted at #29 Mark was dropped by BMG records in late 1997.After six years away Mark won the second series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2002. This returned him to the spotlight and he signed a deal with Island/Universal records. In August 2003, Mark returned to the charts with the Top 5 hit, “Four Minute Warning” which remained in the Top 40 for 8 weeks. His second album, In Your Own Time, was released in November 2003. It entered the charts at #39. After a second single “Alone Without You” charted at #26, Mark was dropped by Island/Universal records.
In April 2004 he established his own record company called Sedna Records Ltd. He then released the third solo album, “How The Mighty Fall” and in February of this year released the single 'Hail Mary'.
Mark's girlfriend was Joanna Kelly an Art student after leaving Take That, then he dated actress Chloe Bailey, and is now dating actress Emma Ferguson. Mark and Emma are expecting their first baby in the Summer 2006. He has just completed a critically acclaimed sell out tour with TAKE THAT. He is now writing new material along with the other TAKE THAT band members for a new album. He has recently moved house and he and Emma are frantically preparing it for the arrival of their much wanted first child.
Discography
Albums
- 1996 Green Man UK #33
- 2003 In Your Own Time UK #64
- 2005 How The Mighty Fall UK #30 Indie Charts
Singles
- 1996 "Child" UK #3
- 1997 "Clementine" UK #3
- 1997 "I Am What I Am" UK #29
- 2003 "Four Minute Warning" UK #4
- 2003 "Alone Without You" UK #26
- 2004 "Makin' Out" UK #30
- 2005 "Believe in the Boogie" UK #57
- 2006 "Hail Mary" UK #103
External links
| Celebrity Big Brother (UK)>Celebrity Big Brother (UK) Winners |
| 1: Jack Dee - 2: Mark Owen - 3: Bez - 4: Chantelle Houghton |
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