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| Name: Paul Thomas Leo Marazzi Nickname: Funk a1 DOB: 24th January 1975 Birth Place: Wanstead, London Eyes: Green Hair: Dark brown Height: 5ft 5 Distinguishing marks: Tattoo on right arm, earring in left ear, nose ring and lip stud Family details: Mum, Dad and older sister Shareen Pets: A Dog Instruments that paul can play: Learning to play bass Favourite colour: Blue Favourite celebrity you've met: Prince Charles was really nice - we met him at Party In The Park. Celebrity you'd still like to meet: I'd like to meet Outkast because I saw them twice in concert this year, and they're really, really cool. Number one musical hero: Prince. Who made you want to be a pop star?: People like Prince because I like watching them performing. But my dad, who used to be a singer said you don't get a better feeling than being on a stage singing. The answer to everything is: Treat others as you wish to be treated Paul says: Y'alright? I'm Paul and I'm the oldest member of a1. I grew up in the East End until I was 11, and then Hertfordshire. When I was 18, I moved to just outside Benidorm in Spain. I'm a Spanish citizen and that's where my heart is. I did lots of different things before I joined a1. I modelled for Christian Dior once on the Spanish equivalent of the Clothes Show, but I've also been a representative for a food company on the Costa Blanca, I've filmed dancers and hypnotists, I've worked in a burger bar and danced in a nightclub. That was the best job, because I got paid to do something I love. I've always loved music but I didn't start singing properly until two years ago when a record producer discovered me in my dad's karaoke bar on New Year's Eve. I did some demo tapes for him, but then I read about an audition for a1 and went for it, thinking it would be good experience. I was the only one chosen, so I thought, I have to do something about this! My dad's so proud of me, because not only am I living out my dream, but his too! He used to be in a band in the '60s called the In-Betweens, and he's really helped me appreciate so many kinds of music. I'm a good singer even though my voice isn't trained and I'm also a natural dancer. I learn moves really quickly, so I help with the choreography as well! The others would probably describe me as funny or funky... but yeah, I probably do tell the best jokes in the group! |
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