Sophie Charlene Akland Monk, known by Sophie Monk, is an Australian actress, singer, model, and television personality. She initially rose to prominence as a member of the pop girl group Bardot, which won the inaugural season of the reality series Popstars Australia in 2000. Bardot's debut album achieved multi-platinum status, marking a significant impact on the Australian pop music scene. Following the group's disbandment in 2002, Monk pursued a solo music career, releasing her debut album Calendar Girl in 2003. Transitioning to acting, she appeared in films such as Date Movie (2006), Click (2006), and Spring Breakdown (2009), expanding her presence in Hollywood comedies. Monk has also been a notable figure in Australian television, winning The Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2015, serving as a judge on Australia's Got Talent, and hosting popular reality shows including The Bachelorette Australia and Love Island Australia.
Sophie Monk's early life began in London, England, where she was born to an English father and an Australian mother. Her family relocated to Queensland's Gold Coast when she was two years old. She attended multiple schools including Helensvale Primary School, St Hilda's, Somerset College, A.B. Paterson College, and MacGregor State High School, where she graduated as school captain in 1997. Trained in classical opera during her youth, Monk also worked as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast before her breakthrough in music.
Monk's career has influenced Australian pop culture through her contributions to music, film, and television. Her success with Bardot helped shape the early 2000s pop landscape, while her transition into acting and television hosting has maintained her visibility in the entertainment industry. She is recognized for her versatility across multiple entertainment fields and her role in popularizing reality TV formats in Australia
