Terry Ellis

R&B singer-songwriter and actress

Terry Ellis - R&B singer-songwriter and actress
Born

September 5th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American singer-songwriter and actress, contributed significantly to the R&B genre. In the early 1990s, became a member of the acclaimed group En Vogue, which gained widespread recognition for its vocal harmonies and style. The group released several successful albums, including 'Born to Sing' and 'Funky Divas', showcasing contemporary R&B sounds. Additionally, made appearances in film and television, adding to a varied career that bridged music and acting.

Sang hits with En Vogue such as 'Free Your Mind'

Participated in Grammy Award-winning projects

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