India, June 14 -- Singer Perrie Edwards is back in the spotlight after marrying footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in a beautiful ceremony in Portugal. The couple, who have been together for nearly a decade, exchanged vows in Faro on June 13, surrounded by family and friends.

But who exactly is Perrie Edwards? Here we explain her career, journey to become the star that she is and her personal life.

Who Is Perrie Edwards?

Perrie Edwards first rose to fame in 2011 after auditioning for the British reality show The X Factor UK. While she initially entered the competition as a solo contestant, judges later grouped her with Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson to form the girl group Little Mix.

The decision, as it seems, was ...