Famous People with Name Sonia

Sonia Rolland            Origin/Culture/Country: French

Sonia Rolland: a French actress and former Miss France (2000) she has also competed at Miss Universe. She is the first African-born Miss France pagant winner.Born to a Tutsi mother and a French father, the family fled the civil unrest in Rwanda in 1990 to the neighbouring country of Burundi. With the growing unrest that led to the Burundi Civil War, they emigrated to France in 1994.In October 1999, Sonia Rolland won the "Miss Burgundy" beauty contest that allowed her to compete for the Miss France 2000 title, which she won. At the Miss Universe 2000 pageant, which took place in Cyprus, Rolland was a top 10 semi-finalist, placing 9th overall.

Sonia Phyllis Hurwitz            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Sonia Phyllis Hurwitz: was a Jewish American ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's television show host, most popular during the 1960s. She is best known as the original puppeteer of Lamb Chop, first appearing on Hi Mom, a local morning show that aired on WNBC in New York.Lewis' father was a founding member of Yeshiva University in New York City. Her parents encouraged her to perform, and by age 13 her father taught her to perform specialized magic acts. She also received instruction in acrobatics, juggling, piano and violin. She was taught ventriloquism by John W. Cooper.

Sonia López            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Sonia López: a Mexican singer, popular in the 1960s for her salsa hits. Known as "la chamaca de oro", she is best known for hits such as Corazón de Acero, El ladrón, El nido, Canela Pura, De México a La Habana, Mi caprichito, and her work with Sonora Santanera.

Sonia Noemi            Origin/Culture/Country: Jamaican

Sonia Noemi: an actress and singer, who's one of the pioneers of Puerto Rican television.Alfred D. Herger, was the producer of her first album: "Si Yo Fuera una Reina", (If I were a Queen), *Sona-Rico, SR-1*. Sonia's hit single was: "El rebelde", a Spanish version of the hit song: "He's a Rebel", from The Crystals.In 1965, Noemí, recorded her second album with RCA-Victor record label, in Mexico: "Baladas y boleros", (Ballads & Boleros), *MKL - 1626*. The hit single was "El Día", (The Day), written by the Mexican composer: "Luis Demetrio".

Sonia Clarke            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Sonia Clarke: known more commonly by her stage name Sonique, is a British singer and DJ.[1] She is well known for her successful career in dance music. She was temporarily the lead vocalist for two late S'Express singles. She won the 2001 BRIT Award for British female solo artist.At the age of seventeen, a youth worker commented that she had a nice voice and suggested she utilize it. She put together a reggae band called "Fari" in which she ended up writing all the music. She credits this band with getting her through her time on the streets. After Fari disbanded she set about getting a recording contract.