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Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish-British actress and singer. She was born on October 19, 1983, in Stockholm, Sweden, to a Swedish mother and Scottish father. Ferguson grew up in various parts of Europe due to her parents' work, and she spent most of her childhood in Sweden.
Ferguson first gained fame as a contestant on the British reality television show "The X Factor" in 2010. She finished as the runner-up, and her performances during the competition earned her critical acclaim and a recording contract with Syco Music. Her debut single, "Nothing's Real But Love," was released in December 2010 and reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
After her music career, Ferguson turned her attention to acting. She made her film debut in the 2011 British drama "The Warrior Queen of Jhansi," which was shot in India. Ferguson's breakthrough role came in 2013 when she starred as Ilsa Faust in the action thriller "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation." Her performance was widely praised, and she went on to reprise the role in the sequels "Mission: Impossible – Fallout" (2018) and "Mission: Impossible 7" (2022).
Ferguson has also appeared in other notable films, including "Hercules" (2014), "The Girl on the Train" (2016), "The Snowman" (2017), and "Doctor Sleep" (2019). She has been nominated for several awards for her acting work, including a BAFTA Rising Star Award and a Saturn Award for Best Actress.
Ferguson is known for her striking appearance, with her distinctive blue eyes and blonde hair. She is also a talented singer, and she has released several singles and an EP since leaving "The X Factor." In her personal life, Ferguson is married to Rory McDowell, a Scottish actor, and they have two children together. She is fluent in English, Swedish, and some Spanish.
