Sophie Charlene Akland Monk (born 14 December 1979)[1] is a British-born Australian singer, actress, television personality, and model.

After the group disbanded in 2002, Monk released her debut solo studio album, Calendar Girl (2003).

She also ventured into acting with roles in the films Date Movie (2006), Click (2006), Sex and Death 101 (2007), The Hills Run Red (2009), and Spring Breakdown (2009).

[5][6] Following graduation, Monk worked as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast.

[7][6] Monk's professional music career began in 1999 when she responded to an advertisement for the first Australian season of Popstars, a reality television series which aimed to create a successful new girl group.

Shortly following Bardot's disbandment, Monk signed a solo recording contract with Warner Music Australia.

In 2004, Monk parted ways with Warner Music Group to focus on a Hollywood acting career.

In April 2017, Monk performed with country singer Kasey Chambers at Byron Bay Bluesfest.

In July 2007, Monk made her American television debut in the HBO Comedy series Entourage.

Monk starred in the Warner Premiere comedy film Spring Breakdown alongside Parker Posey and Amy Poehler.

[10] In September 2008, Dark Castle Entertainment announced Monk was cast in the slasher horror film The Hills Run Red.

In September 2008, Monk announced she was developing her own reality television series titled Bigger Than Paris.

[12] Monk talked about her struggles as an actress and revealed that she has produced five television pilots for major networks, but they haven't been picked up.

[14] In April 2010, Nine Network announced Monk would be a special guest presenter on the travel television program Getaway.

[15] On 28 October 2015, it was confirmed that Monk would be a new judge on Australia's Got Talent replacing Geri Halliwell for its eighth season alongside Kelly Osbourne, Eddie Perfect and Ian "Dicko" Dickson.

[18] In December, she was announced as the host of a brand new reality series on the Nine Network called Love Island Australia, which aired on 27 May 2018 on 9Go!.

[29] In October 2014, Southern Cross Austereo announced that Jules, Merrick & Sophie on 2Day FM would be axed due to poor ratings throughout the year and replaced by The Dan & Maz Show.

Monk has appeared in several commercials for Diet Vanilla Coke, Pepsi Max, LG Electronics, Coca-Cola and Expozay Swimwear.

[34] Monk is also well known for her modelling career and has appeared on the cover of several men's magazines, including Maxim, FHM, Stuff and Ralph.

[35] In October 2017, after completion of The Bachelorette Australia, Monk began a steady relationship with the winner, Stu Laundy.