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United Kingdom Myleene Klass is a British musician, singer, television presenter, model, writer, and designer, known for her diverse career spanning pop music, classical crossover, television hosting, and advocacy.
Myleene has worked with St John since the launch of its 'Ask Me' brand campaign in 2021, and will be collaborating with the charity on various initiatives including becoming their first Celebrity Ambassador.
Skechers signed British musician Myleene Klass as their new ambassador. Klass' inaugural Skechers campaign launched her long-term partnership with the global lifestyle brand, promoting women's footwear and apparel.
On 28 March 2007, Myleene signed a record contract with EMI Classics as both a recording artist and an ambassador for the EMI Classics UK roster of artists.
Musician & presenter Myleene Klass supports our Every Last Child campaign & has travelled to see our work around the world.
In January 2007, it was announced that Klass had signed a multimillion-pound deal with Marks & Spencer to model clothes and swimwear.
From 2012, Klass modelled for the catalogue store Littlewoods.
In 2008, Klass began designing a range of baby clothes for Mothercare called Baby K.
Klass is an EDF Energy / Team Green Britain Ambassador and took part in the launch of the EDF London Eye on 27 January 2011.
In 2011, Klass began working with the children's shoe brand Start-rite, helping the company to design and promote a range of fitted footwear.
Myleene also works as a designer and has collaborated with several brands including Next, with her own range of designs.
Myleene Angela Klass was born on April 6, 1978, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, to an Austrian father and a Filipino mother. Her early education included St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School, Notre Dame High School, and Cliff Park High School. Klass developed an early affinity for music, learning violin and piano as a child. At 15, she attended weekend studies at the Junior Department of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, focusing on voice and harp. She achieved A grades at A-Level, including music, and later pursued a course at the Royal Academy of Music, University of London. Her early career included singing backing vocals for Cliff Richard and making her West End debut in Miss Saigon, showcasing her classical training and vocal abilities.
Klass gained widespread recognition in 2001 as a member of the pop group Hear’Say, formed on the ITV reality show Popstars. The group achieved significant success with two number-one singles in the UK charts, embarking on a 37-date sold-out arena tour, and appearing on various television shows like Hear’Say It’s Saturday and the Royal Variety Performance. After Hear’Say disbanded in 2002, Klass transitioned to a solo classical crossover career, signing a five-album deal with Classics and Jazz in 2003. Her debut solo album, ‘Moving On,’ released in 2003, peaked at No. 2 on the UK Classical Charts and achieved gold certification. She continued her musical journey with EMI Classics, releasing ‘Myleene’s Music for Mothers’ in 2008 and performing renditions of classical and contemporary pieces.
Beyond music, Klass has established a prominent television and radio career. She co-presented shows like ‘CD:UK’ and ‘The One Show’ and participated in reality TV, notably becoming runner-up in ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!’ in 2006 and winning ‘I’m a Celebrity… South Africa’ in 2023. She has also hosted ‘Popstar to Operastar’ and ‘BBQ Champ’ and served as a regular panellist on ‘Loose Women’. Her radio presence includes presenting ‘Sunday Breakfast’ and ‘Calm Classics’ on Classic FM and a Saturday drive-time show on Smooth Radio. Klass has also ventured into modeling, with partnerships with Marks & Spencer and Littlewoods, and designing a baby clothes range called Baby K for Mothercare. She is recognized for her advocacy in women’s health, particularly regarding miscarriage, and her charity work with organizations like World Vision and Save the Children, leading to her appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours.
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