Christophe Willem

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GenrePop, Electronic, Dance, R&B, Rock

Rank4,651 (new)

Albums10

Songs117

AboutCount Christophe Willem among the myriad young singers launched to fame via the reality TV phenomenon of the early 21st century. Born in Enghien-les-Bains, France, on August 3, 1983, Willem studied piano as a child, later singing as a member of the gospel choir Young Voices. At 14, he composed his first original pop songs. In 2004, Willem starred in the feature film Alive, but his acting career soon stalled and he worked a series of odd jobs while pursuing a degree in communications. On the encouragement of family and friends he auditioned for the 2006 series of the French television amateur showcase Nouvelle Star and quickly proved a fan favorite, earning the nickname "La Tortue" ("The Turtle") from judge Marianne James. Willem eventually bested rival Miss Dominique for the "Nouvelle Star" crown, and in May 2006, scored a Top Five single with "Sunny." His debut solo LP Inventaire followed in the spring of 2007, debuting atop the French charts. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Filmography
Alive (Frédéric Berthe) - 2004

Musical DVDs
Fermeture Pour Rénovation (Vanessa Filho) - 2008