Diana van Berlo


Diana van Berlo is a Dutch pop female singer. She was a member of the girl group Luv' from 1989 to 1992. She scored with the female formation a Dutch and Flemish Top 30 hit with the single "Welcome to my Party" as well as another minor hit song "He's My Guy". After Luv' had disbanded in 1992, she formed with Carina Lemoine the short-lived girl duo Lady's D.C. In recent years, she has been a backing singer and has sung in dinner shows.

Early years

Diana van Berlo started a semi professional singing career in the 1980s in Dutch clubs using the stage name Sharon Vice. She took part in local talent shows. She worked in accountancy in a transport company before joining Luv'.

Luv' (1989-1992)

In late 1988 there were speculations about a reunion of Luv's original line-up. The British hitmakers Stock Aitken Waterman were planned to produce a comeback record. However, this project didn't come off. Moreover, Patty and José didn't want to be part of the trio anymore. Marga was the only member to carry on. Assisted by her partner, she recruited two girls to launch a renewed version of the group: Michelle Gold and Diana van Berlo.
The new Luv' act recorded an EP entitled For You mainly supervised by English producer Nigel Wright. The dance-pop songs on this recording were inspired by the sound of PWL. Four tracks were taken from the EP to be released as singles. Diana's first live show with Luv' took place in a discothèque in Hilversum with special guests on September 10, 1989. Soon after, Diana and her colleagues were involved with other Dutch girl groups in the All Stars project to help Third World children with the single "Star Maker".
In 1991, the album Sincerely Yours was released but didn't top the charts at all.
Though the new formation wasn't as successful as the original one, the trio extensively toured the club circuit and often performed on TV. Their busy schedule included a special performance in Dubai to support the Dutch troops during the Gulf War.
In late 1992, Luv' disbanded.

Post Luv' career

After Luv', Diana teamed up with Carina Lemoine to form a female pop duo: Lady's D.C. The two singers recorded in 1994 a single released by RCA/BMG. They rapidly ended their professional relationship. Then Diana went solo. She later became a backing vocalist for other Dutch acts. She has recently taken part in "4 acts", a music and comedy show. In 2009, she is involved in a dinner show "Theater Op Het Water" in Rotterdam on a boat on the Meuse. In addition to her artistic activities, she currently works in Helmond at Fashionwheels, a warehousing and distribution company dedicated to the fashion industry.

Discography

Singles with Luv'
Albums with Luv'
Single with Lady's D.C.