Lisa Kelly

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Biography

Irish singer, born 7 May 1977.

  • Real name
  • Laoise Ní Cheallaigh
  • Name variations
  • Lisa
  • Primary profession
  • Actress
  • Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Gender
  • Female
  • Birth date
  • 07 May 1977
  • Place of birth
  • Dublin
  • Residence
  • Wasilla· Alaska

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Born in Dublin, Ireland.

Has been singing since the age of seven.

Classically trained in piano and singing, and started her professional career in musicals.

Met her husband Scott Porter while she was the lead female vocalist in the American touring production of Riverdance - The Show.

Name in Irish Gaelic is Laoise N Cheallaigh.

Parents are Donal & Caroline Kelly.

Has two sisters, Joanne and Helen.

Her sister, Helen Kelly, appears in the Celtic Woman Show as a choir member in "A New Journey" and on tour.

Hails from Knocklyon, Co. Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.

Member of Celtic Woman.

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 25, a son Cian Porter on November 24, 2002. Childs father is her boyfriend (now husband), Scott Porter.

Married her longtime boyfriend & father of her 1-year-old son Cian Scott Porter.

Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 27, a son Jack Porter on August 12, 2004. Childs father is her husband, Scott Porter.

Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 30, a daughter Ellie Porter on March 5, 2008. Childs father is her husband, Scott Porter.

Gave birth to her 4th child at age 35, a son Harry Porter on June 4, 2012. Childs father is her husband, Scott Porter.

Outside of Alaska and Canada, Kelly has also driven a truck in such countries as India, Peru, and Bolivia.

Quotes

[on being a truck driver] I really enjoy it. I like the freedom of,getting out and not having a boss directly there.

[on driving on narrow snowy highways] The road is narrow and you come,within inches every time. There are close calls.

[on driving a truck in India] A woman had never been seen in a truck in,India before so the biggest challenge was all the people staring.

[on being a reality TV show star] Nothing in my life is private anymore.

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