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Deborah Cox

Deborah Cox - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 13, 1974
Age51
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Deborah Cox's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForHit singles such as 'Nobody's Supposed to Be Here,' 'We Can't Be Friends,' and her success as a prominent dance music and R&B vocalist.

Intro

Deborah Cox is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer, best known for her powerful voice and numerous hit songs in the R&B and dance music genres.

Early Life & Background

Deborah Cox was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to parents of Afro-Guyanese descent. She began singing as a child, performing in television commercials and talent shows, and later started performing as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion.

Career Highlights

  • Released her debut self-titled album in 1995, which produced the hit single 'Sentimental.'
  • 'Nobody's Supposed to Be Here' (1998) spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, setting a then-record.
  • Multiple number-one songs on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.
  • Starred in Broadway musicals, including the title role in 'Aida.'
  • Recipient of a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording.

Trivia

  • Deborah Cox was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2022.
  • She has collaborated with major artists including Whitney Houston and Celine Dion.
  • She is considered one of the most successful Black female vocalists to emerge from Canada.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Deborah Cox?

Deborah Cox is 51 years old.

When was Deborah Cox born?

Deborah Cox was born the 13 July 1974.

Where is Deborah Cox from?

Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

On Her Birth-Day

About July 13th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: South African golfer Gary Player secured his third British Open title at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England, on July 13, 1974. He finished four strokes ahead of runner-up Peter Oosterhuis, with a total score of 282 (−2). This victory marked Player's eighth major championship win and his second of the year, following his Masters triumph in April.
  • Day of the week: July 13th, 1974 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Rock Your Baby by George McCrae
  • #1 UK song: She by Charles Aznavour
  • Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Cox