Mutya Buena

Mutya Buena is an English singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the girl group Sugababes, achieving significant chart success before embarking on a solo career and eventually rejoining the original lineup. After co-founding the acclaimed girl group Sugababes in 1998 with Siobhán Donaghy and Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena achieved significant chart success. The group released their debut album, One Touch, in November 2000, which reached number 26 on the UK Albums Chart, earned a gold certification, and saw its single ‘Overload’ receive a BRIT Award nomination. Following a move to Island Records, their second album, Angels with Dirty Faces (August 2002), soared to number two in the UK and achieved triple platinum status, gaining a BRIT Award nomination for ‘Best British Album.’ This success continued with Three in October 2003, peaking at number three in the UK and spawning four top-ten singles.

In 2019, she showcased her competitive spirit by winning ‘Celebrity Coach Trip’ alongside Lisa Maffia. Buena continues to evolve her multifaceted career, with upcoming engagements including an appearance as a contestant on ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ in September 2024, broadening her television reach. She will also serve as a guest judge on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ in September 2025. Her ongoing work with Sugababes features performances at various festivals and tours, solidifying her sustained impact across music and media.