Melanie Brown

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- Born
- 1975
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- singer · actor · singer-songwriter · television presenter · film actor · stage actor · recording artist · musician
- Fields
- pop music · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul · dance music
- Known for
- Emmerdale · Coronation Street · Bo' Selecta! · Burn It · Dancing with the Stars
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Melanie Brown was recorded at birth as Melanie Janine Brown. She also worked under the names Scary Spice and Mel B. The authorities additionally record the heading Melanie Gulzar. Her recorded language was English. She married Stephen Belafonte. One child is recorded: Angel Murphy Brown.

Mel B at SXSW London 2026
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1975
Melanie Brown born at Harehills.
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Work and production. Works recorded as notable number 5: Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Bo' Selecta!, Burn It and Dancing with the Stars. Her recorded genres are pop, contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul and dance.
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