Famous Canadian Female Rhythm & Blues Singers

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Vanity (Singer)

(Lead Singer of The Female Trio 'Vanity 6' Known for Their Hit Song "Nasty Girl")

Birthdate: January 4, 1959

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Niagara Falls, Canada

Died: February 15, 2016

Canadian entertainer Denise Katherine Matthews, better known by her pseudonym, Vanity, initially gained fame as part of the girl group Vanity 6, which delivered hits such as Nasty Girl. She also released solo albums and starred in films such as Action Jackson. She died of kidney failure at 57.

Natalie Appleton

(Actor, Singer, Musician)

Birthdate: May 14, 1973

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Mississauga

Part of the British all-female pop group All Saints, Natalie Appleton had quit school at 15 to join a music club. She was also part of the duo Appleton, with her sister Nicole. She is married to Liam Howlett of The Prodigy and is a mother of two.

Melissa Molinaro

(Model, Actor, Singer)

Birthdate: June 4, 1982

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Whitby

Melissa Molinaro, best known for her appearances on reality shows such as Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll, had aced figure skating and gymnastics before the age of 6. She is also an accomplished actor and singer, and made waves with the Old Navy Super C-U-T-E commercial.

Elise Estrada

(Singer, Actor)

Birthdate: July 30, 1987

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Marikina

Born in the Philippines, Elise Estrada moved to Canada when she was 4. At 17, she was crowned Ms. Vancouver Princess. She later soared to fame with her recording career and her tracks such as Unlove You and Insatiable. The Juno Award-nominated singer also released a single dedicated to cyberbullying victim Amanda Todd.