Singer Alexandra Burke is determined to “work harder” since becoming a parent.
The star, who has made her screen acting debut in the Paramount+ crime drama “Curfew,” has two children with her Irish professional soccer goalkeeper fiance Darren Randolph. She says that motherhood has enhanced her music and acting ambitions.
“Being a mom has made me want to work harder,” Burke told OK! Magazine. “There’s so much more I’d love to do – especially in acting. I’ve got the bug for it now.”
The “X Factor” winner’s music career has taken a back seat in recent years due to her pregnancies. However, she insists that it is still a priority.
“Music is still at the forefront of my mind,” Burke said. “And I would love to be a part of a production of The Princess And The Frog one day – I’d love to play Princess Tiana, the first ever Black Disney princess.”
Embracing the ‘chaos’ of family life
She also revealed that parenting can be so “rewarding” even though it can be messy at times raising the children.
“It’s chaos at times, but you need to embrace the chaos,” Burke said of family life. “There are ups and downs and daily challenges, but it’s so rewarding.”
The “Broken Heels” singer got engaged to Randolph in September after three years of dating. She hailed her partner for planning the proposal “to perfection.”
“It was beautiful and one of the biggest moments of my life,” she said. “I’m so taken aback by how amazing this man is. I was so taken by surprise. I thought I could tell when someone was lying, but I’m clearly rubbish at it! … We’re definitely in the engagement bubble. The bubble is gorgeous.”
