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Martine McCutcheon More at IMDbPro »

Date of Birth

14 May 1976, Hackney, London, England, UK

Birth Name

Martine Kimberley Sherri Ponting

Nickname

Mart

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Mini Biography

Martine was born on the 14th of May 1976 in Hackney, East London. Her mother Jenny is her manager and looks after her fan club. She has a little brother called L.J and sister, Isla. She studied at the renowned Italia Conti stage school in London from the age of 10. She appeared in several billboard ads as a child, then won a part in the BBC children's series Bluebirds in '89, after which further TV and theatre roles followed. At 15 she was picked to front the all-girl band 'Milan', who went on tour with East 17, but they disbanded in April '94. But Martine's big break came in January '95 with the part of Tiffany Raymond in 'Eastenders'. During her 4 years on the soap, 'Tiff' married 'Grant', had a daughter, and found a place in the nation's heart. But she has now left the series to pursue a singing career. She has so far released 2 hit singles ('Perfect Moment' and 'I've Got You') and a best selling album. Her next single 'Love Me' is released on 22nd November in aid of Children in Need.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Andrew Morris

Trivia

Starred in the West End revival of My Fair Lady in 2001, but dropped out due to health issues.

She was awarded the 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress in a Musical of 2001 for performance in My Fair Lady at the Royal National Theatre: Lyttelton.

Début single "Perfect Moment" entered the UK charts at number 1, and remained there for two weeks. [18 April 1999]

2nd single "I've Got You" entered the UK chart at its peak position of number 6. [September 1999]

3rd single "Love Me/Talking In Your Sleep" entered the UK charts at its peak position of number 6. [December 1999]

4th single "I'm Over You" entered the UK chart at its peak position of number 2. [November 2000]

5th single "On The Radio" entered the UK chart at its peak position of number 7. [February 2001]

Featured as guest vocalist on Uno Clio's 1995 song "Are you Man Enough" (Avex UK) which reached the UK Singles Chart at #62

Was nominated for a BRIT award for Best British Female Vocalist, at the 2000 ceremony.

Was a bridesmaid at the wedding of David Gest and Liza Minnelli (16 March 2002).

Her middle name "Kimberley" is in honor of her maternal aunt, whilst her other middle name "Sherri" is in honor of her mother's best friend.

Is the daughter of Thomas Hemmings and Jenny Tomlin.

Was in a relationship with songwriter Jack McManus (January-December 2008).

Was in attendance at the wedding of her "EastEnders" (1985) co-star Patsy Palmer to Nick Love in August 1998.

Trained at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts - other performers to train at the academy include Kelly Brook, Emily Lloyd, Stephen Manwaring, Richard Todd and Noel Coward.

Has a half-brother LJ McCutcheon (born 1991).

Was in a relationship with her "EastEnders" (1985) co-star Paul Nicholls (1996-1997).

Was in a relationship with Jonathan Barnham from 1998 to 2001. During their time together she became pregnant by him, but suffered a miscarriage due to stress. She finally walked out on him after he was repeatedly unfaithful.

Released her autobiography, Who Does She Think She Is? (2001).

Personal Quotes

"I've spent the last four days snogging Hugh and he is a really good kisser" - on the rigors of shooting Love Actually

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