Chico

A consummate professional, Chico’s act is exhilarating and has seen him perform around the UK. Not a one-trick pony, Chico is the total package making appearances on the screen as well as stage. A truly remarkable singer and dancer he is not to be missed. Chico was born in Bridgend, South Wales eventually settling in Crawley. Chico’s journey into performance and dance began with his act in the exotic dance troupe Extreme Force.

He wrote and performed his own music in the hopes of breaking into the music scene. Along with this, he experienced a brief glimpse of celluloid life co-writing, starring, producing, and providing the soundtrack to the BAFTA nominated short film Winner Takes All alongside JC Mac. Chico entered the season two of The X Factor in 2005 with his initial audition of ‘If I Ever Fall in Love’ and ‘Kiss’ winning him the votes of Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh. He was mentored by Sharon Osbourne famously ending a performance with a jump into the pool.

Chico progressed past the judge's house with a rousing rendition of Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca” to make it to the final 12. Chico made it to Week 8 of the knockout rounds even impressing Simon Cowell who called him ‘a born entertainer’. His greatest achievement came with his performance of “It’s Chico Time”.

This debut single reached the top of the UK Singles Chart and spawned spin-offs including a 2010 FIFA World Cup spoof entitled “It’s England Time”. The proceeds of this song went to the Rainbow Child Foundation to help underprivileged children in Africa. Chico expanded his repertoire and became a regular of prime-time television.

He has appeared on panel shows; Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Celebrity Pointless, variety shows; Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Dancing on Ice, and even Ricky Gervais’ comedy series Extras. Chico has even made the jump to the stage performing the lead roles in the pantomimes Aladdin and Jack and The Beanstalk. A staple of British entertainment Chico is a masterful artist, dancer, and entertainer ideal for all events. Book him now to add a star status to your event.