Paloma Faith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paloma Faith
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Faith in June 2024
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Paloma Faith Blomfield
21 July 1981 Stoke Newington, London, England
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Rian Haynes
(m. 2005; div. 2009) |
| Partner(s) | Leyman Lahcine (2012–2022) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Paloma Faith Blomfield (born 21 July 1981) is a talented English singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her unique voice and colorful style.
Paloma Faith signed with Epic Records in 2008. Her first album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? (2009), featured popular songs like "Stone Cold Sober" and "New York". Her second album, Fall to Grace (2012), reached number two in the UK. It also earned her two Brit Award nominations and included her first UK top-ten song, "Picking Up the Pieces".
Her third album, A Perfect Contradiction (2014), was very successful. It became "double platinum" in the UK, meaning it sold many copies. This album had hit songs like "Can't Rely on You" and "Only Love Can Hurt Like This", which was a number one hit in Australia. In 2014, she also had a UK number one single called "Changing" with the duo Sigma.
Paloma Faith's fourth album, The Architect (2017), was her first to reach number one in the UK. In 2018, her song "Lullaby" with DJ Sigala reached number six in the UK. Her most recent albums, Infinite Things (2020) and The Glorification of Sadness (2024), both made it into the top five on the UK Albums Chart.
Besides music, Paloma Faith has acted in several films and TV shows. These include St Trinian's (2007), The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009), and the TV series Pennyworth (2019–2022). She has also been a coach on the TV talent shows The Voice UK (2016) and The Voice Kids (2020).
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Early Life and Education
Paloma Faith Blomfield was born in Hackney, London, on 21 July 1981. Her mother was English and her father was Spanish. Her parents separated when she was two years old. She grew up with her mother in Stoke Newington.
As a child, she took ballet classes. After finishing her A-levels, she studied contemporary dance at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. During this time, she also worked as a hip-hop dancer. Later, she earned a master's degree in theatre directing from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. She also had many part-time jobs, including working in a shop, singing in a burlesque show, and even being a magician's assistant.
Music Career Highlights
Starting Her Music Journey
Paloma Faith began her music career by imitating famous soul and jazz singers like Etta James and Billie Holiday. She met her managers in 2007. They were very impressed by her unique artistic style.
While working in a pub, the manager asked her to sing in his band, called Paloma and the Penetrators. An A&R (Artists and Repertoire) person from Epic Records saw her perform and invited her to audition. She was offered a contract after a memorable audition. She even turned down a chance to join Amy Winehouse's band to focus on her own music. Her first recorded song was "It's Christmas (and I Hate You)" with Josh Weller in 2008.
First Albums: Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? and Fall to Grace
In June 2009, Paloma Faith released her first single, "Stone Cold Sober", which reached number 17 in the UK. Her second single, "New York", came out in September 2009 and charted at number 15.
Her first album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, was released in September 2009. She wrote or co-wrote all the songs on the album. It reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart. To promote the album, she went on her first UK and Ireland tour in March 2010. Critics praised her amazing singing voice and sparkling personality.
In May 2012, Paloma Faith released her second album, Fall to Grace. This album reached number two in the UK. The first single from the album, "Picking Up the Pieces", became her first top ten single, reaching number seven. She also recorded a cover of INXS's "Never Tear Us Apart" for a John Lewis advertisement, which became very popular.
Fall to Grace was a big success, selling over 700,000 copies. Paloma Faith received two nominations at the 2013 BRIT Awards for Best Female Artist and Best British Album.
Continued Success: A Perfect Contradiction and The Architect
In March 2014, Paloma Faith released her third album, A Perfect Contradiction. It quickly became her fastest-selling album, reaching number two in the UK. The first single, "Can't Rely on You", was produced by Pharrell Williams and became her second top ten hit.
The album's second single, "Only Love Can Hurt Like This", became her most successful song. It reached number six in the UK and number one in Australia. In September 2014, she featured on Sigma's single "Changing", which went straight to number one in the UK. This was her first UK number one single. In 2015, she won the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist.
In August 2017, Paloma Faith released "Crybaby", the first single from her fourth album, The Architect. The album came out in November and debuted at number one in the UK, making it her first album to top the charts. In February 2018, she released "Lullaby" with DJ Sigala, which reached number six in the UK.
Recent Albums
In 2020, Paloma Faith announced her fifth album, Infinite Things. Her sixth album, The Glorification of Sadness, was released in February 2024. This album was inspired by her personal experiences.
Acting Career
Paloma Faith has had a busy acting career alongside her music. In 2007, she appeared in the film St Trinian's. She also acted in Terry Gilliam's film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus in 2009. That same year, she was in the horror film Dread.
In 2015, she appeared as herself in the film Youth. She also played Tinker Bell in the TV film Peter & Wendy, based on the classic story of Peter Pan. From 2019 to 2022, Paloma Faith played a main villainess role, Bet Sykes, in the Epix series Pennyworth, which is a prequel to the Batman story. She also lent her voice to Portia the goth poodle in the animated series 101 Dalmatian Street.
Other Work and Style
In 2016, Paloma Faith became a judge on The Voice UK. She returned to coach on The Voice Kids in 2020.
Paloma Faith is known for her unique and colorful style, often described as "retro" and "eccentric". Her music often combines soul, jazz, and gospel sounds. She has been compared to other famous singers like Amy Winehouse and Adele.
Personal Life
Paloma Faith has two children. She has spoken about wanting her music to be judged on its own merits, not on her age.
Discography
Filmography
Paloma Faith has appeared in various films and television shows, showcasing her acting talents.
Tours
- Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful Tour (2010)
- Fall to Grace Tour (2012–13)
- Paloma Faith Tour (2014–15)
- The Architect Tour (2018)
- The Infinite Things Tour (2021)
- The Age of Optimism Tour (2022)
- The Glorification of Sadness Tour (2024)
Images for kids
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Faith performing in October 2012
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Faith performing in November 2014
See also
In Spanish: Paloma Faith para niños
