Una Healy
Una Healy | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Una Theresa Imogene Healy |
Also known as | Una Foden |
Born | Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland | 10 October 1981
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, television presenter |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Polydor, Fascination, Decca |
Spouse(s) | |
Website | unahealy |
Una Theresa Imogene Healy (born 10 October 1981) is an Irish singer. She rose to fame in 2008 as a member of five-piece girl group The Saturdays, who are signed to Fascination and Polydor Records.
The group later gained another record deal with
The Saturdays decided to take a hiatus in 2014, upon completion of their
Life and career
Early life and career beginnings
Healy was born on 10 October 1981 in
Healy began her music career playing guitar and singing in pubs and clubs around Ireland, solo and in bands.
In 2007, Healy – still struggling to find major success – flew to London to gain more exposure and experience as a performer, then landed an audition for The Saturdays, which was her first audition for a major label and her first abroad.[12] In 2008, Healy wrote, produced and performed on the soundtrack to Christian Blake, written and directed by Eoin Macken. The music can be heard throughout the duration of the film; however, the soundtrack was never officially released. Tracks include "Don't Leave Me Alone" and "Drops of Rain". "Don't Leave Me Alone" was the leading track from the soundtrack and the music video can still be found on YouTube.[13]
2007–2014: The Saturdays
Healy was a member of the Saturdays, a girl group, from 2007 until 2014. The group achieved thirteen Top 10 hits and four Top 10 albums.
The group later went on a tour titled The Work Tour. In October 2009, the group released a second studio album, Wordshaker, which charted at number nine and was given a silver certification by the BPI.[17] The first single, "Forever Is Over", charted at number two in the UK. The Saturdays appeared in advertisements for several products including a brand of deodorant, tampons,[18] mobile phones, an operating system, and hair removal products.[19] But in early 2010, the girls released a second and final single from their second album, "Ego", which charted at number nine,[16] the single gained a certification of silver by the BPI.[17]
In summer 2010, the Saturdays released their first
2014–2017: The Voice of Ireland and The Waiting Game
Healy's first solo endeavour away from the group was when Despite this, Healy was eliminated twelfth and placed eighth overall in the competition.
In June 2014, Healy hosted the first ever Irish version of Pride of Britain Awards.[31] Healy said she was "overwhelmed" by all of the stories and it was tough choosing between such worthy contenders.[31] Healy said "I’d love to give everyone who entered an award. It’s such an honour to be host and a part of this. I’ve attended the Pride of Britain three times with the girls so I know what it’s all about. I think it’s amazing that it has come to Ireland.”[31] Despite this, Healy began writing her solo debut album.[32] Healy began heavy writing sessions during the Greatest Hits Live! tour with the Saturdays, for she knew the band were going on hiatus.[32] She said that her children inspired her in many different ways creatively when she began to write the album, and that she wanted to continue to record and perform music to help support them in the life they deserved.[32] She said she wrote "Stare at the Moon" about her eldest child, Aoife Belle, for she knew all the words to the band's songs.[32]
It was reported in early 2016 that Healy had recorded a track with
2018–present: Continued recording and Radio hosting
In March 2018, she released a brand-new single titled "Never See Me Cry". In April, Healy unveiled her first shoewear collection 'Una Healy Original',
In June 2023, Healy released "Walk Away", saying the song "is about having the courage to walk away from any relationship or situation that no longer serves you, to do it in style and to find the courage to move on to something better. Throughout the song, there is a play on words that keep it humorous and upbeat."[51]
Personal life
Healy married
Healy won "Hottest Female 2009" in the Virgin Media Music Awards.[56] She appeared in the January 2010 edition of FHM along with the other members of the Saturdays.[57] She was ranked number 19 and number 41 in FHM's Sexiest Women poll in 2010 and 2011, respectively.[58] In FHM's 2012 poll, she had dropped down to 66th place.[59] Healy previously ran her own blog where she spoke about family life, The Saturdays and herself.[60]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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IRE [61] |
UK [62] |
SCO
[63] | ||
The Waiting Game |
|
12 | 28 | 13 |
Extended plays
Title | Details |
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Sorry |
|
Singles
As lead artist
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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IRE |
UK |
SCO
[67] | |||
2017 | "Stay My Love" (with Sam Palladio)[68] | — | — | 56 | The Waiting Game |
"Battlelines"[69] | — | — | — | ||
2018 | "Never See Me Cry"[70] | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
2019 | "Strangers"[71] | — | — | — | |
"Wild Grasses"[72] | 13 | — | 65 | ||
2020 | "Until You"[73] | — | — | — | |
2021 | "Swear It All Again"[74] | — | — | — | |
2022 | "This Is Your Life"[75] | — | — | — | |
2023 | "Walk Away"[51] | — | — | — |
As featured artist
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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IRE |
UK |
SCO
| |||
2017 | " In Case You Didn't Know" featuring Una Healy)
(Brett Young |
— | — | — | — |
2018 | "With a Little Help from My Friends" (as part of NHS Voices) |
— | 89 | 26 | — |
"Take Me Dancing" (Jake Carter featuring Una Healy) |
— | — | — | — | |
2019 | "I'm Not Me Without You" (Keywest featuring Una Healy) |
— | — | — | Ordinary Superhero |
2021 | "Song of the Summer" (with Tebey) | — | — | — |
Promotional singles
Year | Title |
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2019 | "Set You Free"[72] |
Videography
Year | Title | Director | Album |
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2017 | "Stay My Love" | Urban Strom | The Waiting Game |
Battlelines | Oscar Sansom | ||
2018 | Never See Me Cry | Jordan Rossi | N/A |
2019 | Wild Grasses | ||
2021 | Swear It All Again | ||
2022 | This Is Your Life | ||
2023 | Walk Away | Arthur Gourounlian |
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- ^ "Una Healy Releases New Single, 'Until You'". Essentially Pop. July 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Una Healy releases new single 'Swear It All Again'". Entertainment-Focus. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "Una Healy returns with anthemic new song 'This is Your Life'". Entertainment-Focus. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
External links
- Profile The Saturdays Website
- Una Healy at IMDb
- Una Healy on Absolute Radio Country
- Una Healy's Official Blog