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Nathan Foley
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Foley in 2020
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Nathan Joel Foley
27 September 1979 |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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Nicolette Gomex
(m. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
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Nathan Joel Foley (born on September 27, 1979) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and TV personality. He was one of the first members of the popular Australian children's music group Hi-5. He was with the group from 1998 to 2008.
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Nathan Foley's Early Life
Nathan Foley began singing professionally when he was just 10 years old. He performed with bands in clubs around Sydney, Australia. He sang many types of music, including jazz, soul, R&B, pop, and rock.
During his school years, Nathan performed as a soloist in the Coca-Cola Schools Spectacular for seven years. He worked with big bands and orchestras. In 1997, he finished the Talent Development Project. Nathan is also a descendant of the Yuin people, an Aboriginal Australian group, from his mother's side of the family.
Nathan Foley's Career Highlights
In 1998, Nathan Foley became an original member of the Australian children's music group Hi-5. He toured and filmed the related television series for ten years. In November 2008, Nathan announced he was leaving Hi-5. He wanted to focus on his music career for adults. Tim Maddren took his place in the group.
After Hi-5, Nathan performed in several musicals. In 2009, he was in Jerry Springer: The Opera at the Sydney Opera House. He also played Kenickie in the Olivia Newton-John Foundation musical Grease on the Beach. Nathan also sang as a soloist at big events like The V8 Supercars and World Masters Games. In 2010, he sang the National Anthem at the Darling Harbour Australia Day Celebrations. A quarter of a million people watched him perform.
In 2010, Nathan toured Australia in the musical Mamma Mia!. He also co-hosted a show called Gathering on Foxtel's Indigenous Network NITV. In 2011, he worked as a traffic reporter for various radio stations and TV news.
Nathan was a top 3 contestant on the Network 10 show I Will Survive. In 2016, he won the Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year award for his big band solo shows. He was the first Australian to win this award. In 2019, Nathan auditioned for The Voice and joined Delta Goodrem's team. He was eliminated in the first Knock-out rounds.
Nathan Foley's Personal Life
Nathan Foley married Jamaican model Nicolette Gomex in March 2020. They have one child together, a son named Jackson Joel Foley.
Nathan Foley's Music Albums
Nathan Foley has released several studio and live albums throughout his career.
Studio Albums
- Good Times (1990)
- Discovery (2003)
- Now and Forever (July 2014)
- Mama (February 2016)
- Christmas Time With You (2016)
- At This Moment (February 2018)
- Hurricane (September 23, 2022)
Live Albums
- Live at the Starlight (2005)
- Acoustic Rhythms (October 31, 2011)
Nathan Foley's Filmography
Nathan Foley has appeared in several television shows and films.
- 1999–2008: Hi-5 – He was a presenter for Series 1 to 10.
- 2017: Coco – He was the singing voice for Hector Rivera in the Australian version.
- 2019: The Voice – He was a contestant in Series 8.
- 2019: The Road to Miss Universe Australia – He was a singer at an event.
- 2020: The Wiggles Bushfire Relief concert – He was a guest performer.
Nathan Foley's Awards
Nathan Foley has received several awards for his talent.
- 1997: Mo Award – Won the Johnny O'Keefe Encouragement Award.
- 1998: ACE Awards – Won Best New Talent.
- 1998: City of Sydney Performing Arts Challenge – Won an award.
- 1998: 2UE Youth in Cabaret - City of Sydney Performing Arts Challenge – Won for Contemporary Vocal Solo.
- 2016: Princess Cruises – Won Entertainer Of The Year - Solo Award.
