Faye trained at the Anne Gale School of Dance where she achieved advanced qualifications in all aspects of dance, including Ballet, Tap and Modern. She then went on to dance professionally with the Belinda King Dancers for two years, until International success with the phenomenon that was STEPS.
During a six year long period, Steps had over 18 top ten hits and four multi platinum albums, overall record sales topped 20 million and are still rising today.
Steps toured internationally throughout this period, playing many of the worlds largest arenas. They also toured the US supporting Britney Spears.
Along with number one singles, albums and tours, Faye also has a wealth of presenting experience. Her credits include: The Pepsi Chart Show, S.M.T.V., Disney Channel Kids Awards and The Big Breakfast.
At the height of their fame, Steps announced their split. Faye was then to achieve success and acclaim with Russell Watson and their Top Ten Hit “Someone Like You”. This led to an Arena Tour in the UK and New Zealand where she sang to an audience of over 140,000.
Faye made her debut Musical Theatre Tour in “Tell Me on a Sunday”, for which she received excellent reviews. In 2005 she then toured with the hit show “Love Shack” playing the leading role of “Bonnie”, as well as working in the studio both here and in Los Angeles on her debut solo album. She then went on to star in the West End in “Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens”, playing the leading role of “Jubilee Climax”.
She also appeared in her first film as Lady Godiva in the British feature film “Lady Godiva…Back in the Saddle”.
Faye has recently finished playing Sally Smith in the National Tour of “Me and My Girl” and her first straight play starring as Sheila Wendice in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Dial M for Murder”, which also toured the UK.
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