Jamie Foss
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Jamie Foss is a singer and actress from Erskine, Minnesota
. In 2004, she won $50,000, plus a recording contract on The WB's Superstar USA
, a parody of FOX
's hit show American Idol
.
The show's premise was that the contestants were not, in fact, talented singers, but were chosen for various other characteristics on the premise that they might be successful in spite of poor singing. They were then eliminated in order of best-singer to worst-singer. Foss beat out finalists Mario Rodgers and Rosa McIntyre to become the winner of the show.
During Foss' audition, while trying to sing Madonna
's "Like a Virgin
," she read the lyrics of the song off of her hand; this trait would be a trademark for her throughout the show. Another recurring theme was the unsubtle remarks the judges made about her large breasts. Foss stated on the show that Britney Spears
and Jessica Simpson
were her role models, and the judges insincerely compared her to them.
Since Superstar USA, she has appeared in very minor roles on the TV shows Las Vegas
(as a waitress) and NYPD Blue
(as someone's friend). To date, she has released no music commercially. As of 2007 she was a student of journalism at the University of Minnesota
and takes acting classes.
Erskine, Minnesota
Erskine is a city in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 503 at the 2010 census. It is part of the 'Grand Forks- ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area'.-Geography:...
. In 2004, she won $50,000, plus a recording contract on The WB's Superstar USA
Superstar USA
The WB's Superstar USA is a television show which spoofed the popular show American Idol. Essentially that show's polar opposite, Superstar USA told contestants they were looking for the best singer when they were actually looking for the worst...
, a parody of FOX
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
's hit show American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
.
The show's premise was that the contestants were not, in fact, talented singers, but were chosen for various other characteristics on the premise that they might be successful in spite of poor singing. They were then eliminated in order of best-singer to worst-singer. Foss beat out finalists Mario Rodgers and Rosa McIntyre to become the winner of the show.
During Foss' audition, while trying to sing Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's "Like a Virgin
Like a Virgin
Like a Virgin is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 12, 1984 by Sire Records. It was re-released worldwide in 1985, with the inclusion of the bonus track "Into the Groove". In 2001, Warner Bros. Records released a remastered version with two bonus...
," she read the lyrics of the song off of her hand; this trait would be a trademark for her throughout the show. Another recurring theme was the unsubtle remarks the judges made about her large breasts. Foss stated on the show that Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
and Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Ann Simpson is an American recording artist, actress, television personality, and fashion designer whose rise to fame began in 1999. Since that time, Simpson has achieved many recording milestones, starred in several television shows, movies, and commercials, launched a line of hair and...
were her role models, and the judges insincerely compared her to them.
Since Superstar USA, she has appeared in very minor roles on the TV shows Las Vegas
Las Vegas (TV series)
Las Vegas was an American television series broadcast by NBC from September 22, 2003 to February 15, 2008. The show focuses on a team of people working at the ficticional Montecito Resort & Casino dealing with issues that arise within the working environment, ranging from valet parking and...
(as a waitress) and NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct of Manhattan...
(as someone's friend). To date, she has released no music commercially. As of 2007 she was a student of journalism at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
and takes acting classes.