Name : Anastacia
Born Name : Anastacia Lyn Newkirk
Date of Birth : September 17, 1968
Place of Birth : Chicago, Illinois, United StatesNationality : American
Education : Anastacia graduated from the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan.
Occupation : singer
Years active : 1990 to present
Manager : Anastacia is signed with Logan Media Entertainment (Music Artists Management Company).
Genre : Pop, pop rock, soul, dance, blue eyed soul, R&B, funk
Instruments : Vocals
Family : Father – Robert Newkirk (Club-singer), Mother – Diane Hurley (Actress on Broadway)
Zodiac Sign : Virgo
Height : 5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight : 126 lbs or 57 kg
Hair Color : Blonde
Eye Color : Straight
Shoe Size : 5.5 (US) or 3 (UK) or 35.5 (EU)
Religion : Roman Catholic
Best Known For : Anastacia is known as one of the biggest music artists in the New Millennium,She is further known for her powerful voice, her success in areas like Europe, Oceania, Asia and South Africa, and for selling 40 million records worldwide,She is the first woman to be called “white woman with a black voice.”,Her numerous music hits including Everything Burns, Left Outside Alone, Heavy on My Heart and Sick and Tired made her a role model.
Anastacia Facts
1. When she was still a teenager, Anastacia’s father left the family and she and her family relocated to live in New York City.
2. She started her professional career as a dancer (dancer for hire) and appeared in two videos for the hip hop trio, Salt-n-Pepa. She was active as a professional dancer from 1983–1992.
3. Before she became a leading vocalist, she worked as a backing vocalist.
4. Anastacia is a huge charity supporter. Through the years, she supported numerous charity events including Life Ball 2006 (AIDS charity event), Challenge for Children, Make a Difference, and 46664 (organized by Nelson Mandela).
5. After Anastacia was diagnosed with cancer, she and Estee Lauder created the foundation “The Anastacia Fund.”
Anastacia Quotes
“I’m a fighter by nature and nothing will ever change that.” ~ Anastacia
“I wear glasses, have a big scar, I sing loud, and I am blond. I’m sorry!” ~ Anastacia
“To make a difference is just… I think… the purpose of what life is.” ~ Anastacia
“Once someone asked me three words that best describe me and I said ‘Loud, Louder, and Loudest’!” ~ Anastacia
“I live a very real life.” ~ Anastacia