Christophe Willem: Biography

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Born:

Aug 3, 1983 in Enghien-les-Bains, France

Genres:

Rock Music, World & International Music, Adult Alternative

Decades Active:

2000's

Count Christophe Willem among the myriad young singers launched to fame via the reality TV phenomenon of the early 21st century. Born in EnghienlesBains, France on August 3, 1983, Willem studied piano as a child, later singing as a member of the gospel choir Young Voicesat 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 communicationson 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 Dominique Michalon for the Nouvelle Star crown, and in May 2006 issued his debut solo LP J'irai Chanter, scoring a Top Five single with "Sunny"Inventaire followed in the spring of 2007, debuting atop the French charts.

- Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide