Full Name: Melanie Jayne Chisholm
Date of Birth: January 12, 1976
Star Sign: Capricorn
Place of Birth: Widnes, near Liverpool, England
Height: 5'6"
Eyes: Hazel
Distinguishing Marks: Celtic Band tattoo on right arm, another tattoo of a cross on her left arm, and just recently, a new tattoo on her stomach that says "Angel", also an inexhaustible supply of tracksuits.
What does it take to make a Spice Girl? Mel C says it's being into Girl Power and not taking any crap from lads.
In her previous life: She did sessions as a singer, some ballet dancing, and worked in a chip shop-, and almost made it into the cast of Cats.
First contact with the other Spice Girls: Did a dance show with Mel B.
Stated ambition: To be an excellent footballer (she'd love to be a striker for Liverpool), and to see Liverpool win the Premiership, FA Cup and Coca-Cola
Cup in one season.
Musical tastes: Bruce Willis, Madonna, and Neneh Cherry
Spicy Surprise: Mel C says she and the others wanted to do a moonie on Top of The Pops, but it was banned.
Mel C's Perfect man should be: A good laugh, who can get on with her friends, and who, not suprisingly, is into footie.
Declared hunk is: Bruce Willis
What the other Spices say about her: She's diplomatic, not bossy, so she helps sort things out for the band.
What her mum thinks about the Spice Girls: Mel C says her mum was in a band herself (and her stepdad played in a Liverpool band too) so she's really understanding.
Email: buffmelc23@aol.com