Avril Lavigne biography

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Avril Lavigne biography

    * Real Name: Avril Ramona Lavigne
    * Date of Birth: 9/27/1984
    * Birth Place: Belleville, Ontario, Canada
    * Gender:F
    * Occupation: Singer
    * Horoscope: Libra

Biography:

Avril Lavigne was born in Belleville, Ontario, Canada on September 27, 1984. At 16, she moved to Manhattan and began work on her debut album. She dropped out of high school after the 11th grade when she secured a record deal. When Avril was almost 18, she released "Complicated" from her debut album titled: "Let Go," which went 6x platinum. As a petite skater girl from a small town, Avril has shown she is independent, full of confidence and determination, providing a good combination to make "Complicated" and Avril a musical breakthrough. "Complicated" went to number #1 on Billboards Top 100 while also earning her 5 Grammy nominations, MTV music awards, MTV European music awards and many more.

Avril Lavigne Trivia:

Won the 'New Artist in a Video' award for her song 'Complicated' at the 2002 VMA. Received 5 Grammy nominations, including 1 for best new artist (2003). Debut album 'Let Go' is 6x platinum. Won 3 MTV Asia Awards for favorite female artist, favorite breakthrough artist & style (2003). Has been nominated for 6 Juno Awards (2003). Her CD, "Let Go", was the third best selling album of 2002. Won four Juno Awards: Single of the Year ("Complicated"), Album of the Year ("Let Go"), New Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year. Nominated for 3 Grammys: Song Of The Year ("I'm With You"), Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("I'm With You") & Best Female Rock Vocal Performance ("Losing Grip") (2004). Won Favorite Female Singer at the 18th Annual Kid's Choice Awards [April 2005]. 2005: Won 3 Juno Awards; Fan Choice Award, Artist of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year ("Under My Skin"). Voted #1 in Teen People's Top Hottest 21 Under 21 List [April 30th - May 1st 2005]. Named #36 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Ranked #15 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list. Ranked #24 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.