Omar Lye-Fook

Omar Lye-Fook
MBE
Born
Omar Lye-Fook

(1968-10-14) 14 October 1968 (age 55)
London, England[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • actor
Years active1985–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboard
  • bass guitar
  • drums
  • guitar
Labels

Omar Christopher Lye-Fook MBE (born 14 October 1968), known professionally as Omar, is an English singer, songwriter and actor. He grew up in Canterbury, Kent, and learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano and percussion. He also spent two years at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester and the Guildhall School of Music in London. His most well-known song was his debut single "There's Nothing Like This".[1] It reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on re-release in 1991.[2] In 2022, he appeared in EastEnders as Avery Baker.

  1. ^ a b c d Cordor, Cyril. "Biography: Omar". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
  2. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 406. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.