First NameMelanieMiddle NameJayneLast NameChisholmFull Name at BirthMelanie Jayne ChisholmAlternative NameMelanie C, Mel C, Sporty Spice, Sporty, Katrina Highkick, Melanie Jayne Chisholm, Melanie ChisholmBirthday12th January, 1974BirthplaceWhiston, Merseyside, England, UKHeight5' 6" (168 cm)Weight130lbs (59 kg)BuildAthleticEye ColorGreenHair ColorBrown - DarkDistinctive FeatureHer 12 tattoos, Long hair, Golden toothZodiac SignCapricornSexualityStraightEthnicityWhiteNationalityBritishHigh SchoolFairfield Country High, Widnes (1990)UniversityDoreen Bird College of Performing Arts (1993)Occupation TextSinger, Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman, DJ, Dancer, Entrepreneur, Television Personality, Fitness ModelOccupationSingerClaim to Fameher membership as one of the five members of the all-female pop group the Spice Girls, during which time she was nicknamed Sporty Spice, and her singles like “When You’re Gone” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother (This single is by The Hollies)”Music Genre (Text)Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Dance-Pop, Electropop, Pop-RockMusic GenrePop/Rock, R&BYear(s) Active1994–present, 1994–presentMusic StyleDance-Pop, Britpop, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Urban, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/ RockMusic MoodCarefree, Earnest, Refined/Mannered, Reserved, Restrained, Sentimental, StylishInstrument (text)Vocals, GuitarRecord LabelVirgin, Red GirlAssociated ActsSpice Girls, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Bryan Adams, Matt Cardle, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Jodie Harsh, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Emma BuntonTalent Agency (e.g. Modelling)45 Management / Red Girls Records, Ltd.Brand EndorsementPepsi (With Spice Girls - Had song "Step to Me"), Impulse Body Spray (With Spice Girls), PolaroidBust (inches)34Cup SizeBWaist (inches)25Hips (inches)34Clothes Size6Shoe Size8.5Official WebsitesFatherAlan Chisholm, Dennis O'Neill (step father)MotherJoan Chisholm/O'Neill, Carol (strp mother)BrotherPaul O'Neill (step brother), Stuart, Liam, Declan, Jad (step brother)SisterEmma (step sister)FriendRick Rubin, Steve Jones, Geri Halliwell, Thomas Starr, Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Victoria Beckham (nee Adams) (Posh Spice)Favorite PeopleBruce Willis, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Steve McManamanFavorite MoviesToy Story [1995], Babe [1995], Pulp Fiction [1994]Favorite TV ShowsSex and the City, BrooksideFavorite BandsBlur, Maximo Park, The BeatlesFavorite SongsSong 2 by BlurFavorite FoodsMexican food, Chinese foodFavorite ColorsRed

Melanie Jayne Chisholm (born 12 January 1974), professionally known as Melanie C or Mel C, is an English singer, songwriter and DJ. As one of the five members of the Spice Girls, she was nicknamed Sporty Spice; they released two consecutive number-one albums and eight number-one singles. The group's debut single "Wannabe" is the biggest-selling debut single of all time and the group's debut album Spice is the biggest-selling album in music history by a girl group. The Spice Girls have sold 105 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling girl group of all time.