Sinitta

Sinitta Renet Malone is an American-born English pop star who rose to prominence in the 80s and 90s. She is also an actress and TV personality. 

Early Accomplishments

She was an understudy in the play The Wiz in 1980 but began a career in showbiz by first being cast in the film, Shock Treatment in 1981 before going on to appear in several West End productions, most notably Cats and Little Shops of Horror in 1983.

Best Known For

She is quite renowned for her hit songs such as So Macho in 1986, Toy Boy in 1987, Cross My Broken Heart in 1988 and Right Back Where We Started From in 1989.

She is the producer and lead presenter of The Xtra Factor and also presents Loose Women on ITV. 

Sexual Orientation

Sinitta is straight. She was famously in an on and off relationship with Simon Cowell in the 80s and 90s. 

She dated David Essex in 1984 and Brad Pitt in 1987 for 2 years. 

Her 2002 marriage to Andy Willner, a marriage that ended in 2010 after separation of almost 2 years. She began dating Stefano Zagni in last 2009 but this ended too.

Family

She is the daughter of Anthony Blackett, Canadian singer and actress Miquel Brown. 

She found out she has a twin sister around 1984 but they are not so close. 

She adopted 2 children with her ex-husband; Zac and Magdalena.

Religion

Sinitta is a born-again Christian after she rededicated her life to Christ in 1994.

Worth To Know

From 2004, she has helped Simon Cowell picked his contestants for The X Factor UK. Her selection became winner 4 out of 6 times.

She has sold out venues such as 02 Arena, Tokyo Dome and Wembley Stadium.