
The versatile performer, Laura Critchley, is all set to win hearts with her acting skills after winning accolades and recognition in singing
Laura Critchley is indeed one of the most well-recognised talents worldwide. Having a voice described as that from a love child, this ingenious British singer and songwriter started her career at the mere age of seven and wrote her first song, Change, at the age of 16. Her debut album Sometimes I, stole millions of hearts and made her a superstar overnight. On her tour to India, she will perform live in the city on December 14 at Hard Rock Cafeacute; after enthralling the audiences in Delhi and Hyderabad.
Her album Today8217;s Another Day, was a radio hit, reaching the number four position in the independent charts. She has also been offered a role in the film The Chelsea Story staring John Cusack and Naomi Watts. 8220;I have taken up the role. I play the role of a primary teacher in the film. I will start shooting soon after the screenplay is decided for my part. I would also be singing the title track of the film,8221; says Critchley who was chosen as the face of new airline Fly Pink. She has also accepted a request from the Duchess of York, to be a celebrity ambassador for 2008 for her charity.
Having supported hit artistes like the Sugababes and Boyzone on their respective arena tours, Critchley has also sung a duet with Ronan Keating and voiced for a song by Robbie Williams. She is said to be the hottest new prodigy in the international music scene. Her last single Today8217;s Another Day, released in June 2008, reached number four position in the independent charts. Critchley has won Irish Entertainment Award for best live performance in October this year.
While her performance in Mumbai has been cancelled due to security reasons post the Mumbai attacks, the Pune show is on. Crichtley agrees that the incident was an appalling one. 8220;It was quite a shocking thing for every one, but we should not lose hope just because of a few crazy minded people,8221; says the 24-year-old singer. After this tour she will be attending the South by South West, which is a music conference in Austin, Texas.