Lara Fabian

Lara Fabian
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Name:
Lara Fabian
Real name:
Lara Sophie Katy Crokaert
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Birth date:
(55 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Etterbeek, Belgium
Height:
5'4 ft ()
Weight:
128 lb (58 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Lara Fabian Biography

Lara Fabian is an internationally acclaimed French-speaking singer-songwriter of Belgian-Italian heritage. Her powerful, distinctive voice is instantly recognizable, with her most famous song being the beloved "Je T'aime." She performs in French, English, Spanish, and Italian.
Singer Lara Fabian
Singer Lara Fabian

Early Life

Lara Fabian (real name: Lara Crokaert) was born on January 9, 1970, in Etterbeek, Belgium. Through her Italian mother, Lara spent her early childhood with family in Sicily before they eventually returned to Belgium. Her guitarist father was the first to spot her musical talents and enrolled her in music school. Lara not only learned piano but also started composing her own music.
Lara Fabian's childhood photo
Lara Fabian's childhood photo
At 14, Lara performed on stage for the first time with her father. Even then, her captivating voice left audiences spellbound. This experience proved invaluable when Lara entered the prestigious "Tremplin" competition in 1986, which she won decisively.
Lara Fabian's career was advanced by her father
Lara Fabian's career was advanced by her father
Two years later, Fabian represented Luxembourg at Eurovision, landing fourth place with her song "Croire" ("Believe"). The song instantly gained popularity across Europe and sold over 600,000 copies.
Eurovision 1988 - Lara Fabian - Croire

Musical Career

A pivotal moment in Lara's career came when she decided to venture to another continent—specifically Canada—in 1990. Together with Rick Allison, who became both her composer and producer, she settled in Montreal—a city she fell in love with instantly. Around the same time, her debut album "Lara Fabian" was released with funding from her father.
Cover of Lara Fabian's first album
Cover of Lara Fabian's first album
Canada embraced the singer with open arms. Singles "Qui pense a l'amour" and "Le jour ou tu partiras" quickly became fan favorites. Her romantic repertoire began drawing more and more fans of the genre. That same year, Lara was nominated for a "Felix" award.
Lara Fabian - Qui Pense à L'amour (Live 1993)
Lara's debut album went platinum and later achieved gold status. In 1994, her "Carpe diem" album matched the success of her debut. Her concerts began selling out, and her musical performance "Sentiments Acoustiques" toured 25 Canadian cities. Critics began to compare the expressive lyrical soprano to Celine Dion. But it didn't take long for everyone to recognize Lara Fabian's unique voice and style.

In a 1994 survey, Lara was recognized as Canada's most promising singer—remarkable, considering she wasn't Canadian-born. At Gala de l'ADISQ-95, Lara Fabian received nominations for "Best Concert" and "Best Female Artist of the Year."
Young Lara Fabian
Young Lara Fabian
Her third album "Pure" was released in 1996, proving that Lara Fabian had conquered not just Canada but the entire world. This album featured the soul-stirring song "Je T'aime," a track unmatched in its emotional intensity. Another song from this album, "Si Tu M'aimes," was featured in the soundtrack of the popular series "Clone."
Lara Fabian – Je T'aime
This third album, like the first two, was produced by her beloved Rick Allison, who also composed the music for her songs. Lara penned most of the lyrics.

In 1996, Disney offered Lara the role to voice Esmeralda in the movie "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." That same year, Fabian became a Canadian citizen.
Lara Fabian - Dieu Aide Les Exclus
In 1997, the album "Pure" took Europe by storm. The first single from the album sold 1.5 million copies, and a few months later, the singer received her first European gold disc and the "Felix" award for "Most Popular Album of the Year."
Lara Fabian without makeup
Lara Fabian without makeup
Lara's song "Requiem pour un fou," performed with French star Johnny Hallyday, struck a deep chord with fans. Fabian's music and performance style transcended language barriers, captivating audiences who couldn't even speak French. Lara gained fans worldwide and started working on her first English album, which released in Europe and Canada in 1999. The standout track "Adagio" transformed a beloved instrumental into a stunning vocal showcase.
Lara Fabian – Adagio
By early 2000, Lara had become a fixture on French television. She participated in various shows, and her single "I Will Love Again" topped the Billboard Club Play Chart. At the end of her world tour, Fabian received another "Felix" award as the best French-speaking singer. The "Lara Fabian" ("Adagio") album drew mixed reviews in France yet moved an impressive 2 million copies globally.
The singer is known and loved worldwide
The singer is known and loved worldwide
The inevitable comparisons to Celine Dion followed Fabian throughout her career. American audiences couldn't help but draw parallels between the two powerhouse vocalists, despite each artist's distinct style. In 2001, Lara made another bid for American success – her song "For Always" was featured in Steven Spielberg's popular film "A.I. Artificial Intelligence."
Lara Fabian – For Always
The tour supporting her new album "Nue" began in late 2001 in Brussels and lasted until March 2002. After the tour, Lara Fabian released a double CD of her live performances and a DVD titled "Lara Fabian Live." The album's success reinforced Lara's determination to stay in the international spotlight. In mid-2004, she released her second English album, "A Wonderful Life." The album didn't achieve great success, and Lara decided to continue singing in French.
Lara Fabian with her idol – Barbra Streisand
Lara Fabian with her idol – Barbra Streisand
In 2005, the album "9" was released. On the cover, Lara is depicted in an embryonic pose, symbolizing the star's rebirth. At that time, the singer left Canada, settled in Belgium, changed her band, and asked Jean-Félix Lalanne to assist in the album's creation.
Album Cover '9'
Album Cover '9'
Two years later, the album "Toutes Les Femmes En Moi" ("The Women in Me") was released. With this record, Lara Fabian expressed her admiration for singers from Quebec and France.

In late 2009 in Kyiv, Lara Fabian participated in the filming of the musical movie "Mademoiselle Zhivago". According to the singer, her parents named her after the heroine of Boris Pasternak's novel, making her participation in this project particularly symbolic.
Lara Fabian - A Love Like a Dream
The singer went on to release several more French albums: "Le Secret" (2014) and "Ma vie dans la tienne" (2015).
Lara's performances can be described as minimalist. Fabian doesn't dance; she takes the stage in modest attire with minimal makeup and jewelry. All that remains for the audience is her incredible 4.1 octave lyrical soprano voice.
Lara Fabian's songs stay true to the finest traditions of French chanson. She's earned her place among the world's best singers. With 16 albums in her discography, each has sold millions of copies worldwide.
Lara Fabian - Growing Wings
In 2017, Lara Fabian released a melodic English album titled "Camouflage" and embarked on a tour featuring the new tracks.

Lara Fabian's Personal Life

Lara's personal life has always been deeply connected to her artistic journey. Her first great love was pianist Rick Allison, whom she met at the age of 20. Their romantic and creative partnership produced deeply moving compositions. But their relationship came to a heartbreaking end, which Lara expressed in her most famous song, "Je T'aime".
Lara Fabian and Rick Allison were together for 6 years
Lara Fabian and Rick Allison were together for 6 years
After a 6-year relationship, the couple parted ways, but Rick and Lara continued their musical collaboration for a long time. After Allison, Lara had several brief relationships with other creative professionals, but each one ultimately ended.
Lara Fabian with her ex-husband and daughter Lou
Lara Fabian with her ex-husband and daughter Lou
On November 20, 2007, Lara gave birth to her daughter Lou with her partner, French director Gérard Pullicino. Lara named her daughter after her own mother. In 2012, she split with Pullicino, and in 2013, announced her marriage to Italian illusionist Gabriel Di Giorgio.
Lara Fabian is now married to Gabriel Di Giorgio
Lara Fabian is now married to Gabriel Di Giorgio
Fabian is happily married and lives with her husband and daughter in a suburb of Brussels.

Lara Fabian Now

Lara keeps delighting fans with fresh albums and singles. In 2019, she dropped several remixes of "Je suis à toi," the track "Papillon," and soon after, an album of the same name featuring 11 tracks. In 2020, she kept the creativity flowing, releasing "Papillon(s)," an extended version of the previous album.
The singer continues to delight her fans with new recordings
The singer continues to delight her fans with new recordings
By the end of 2020, she released a new album "Lockdown Sessions". As the name suggests, it features songs Lara wrote during the COVID-19 lockdown.

In 2022, Fabian appeared in a Canadian satirical film by Mariloup Wolfe, "Arlette". She played a French minister, and interestingly, the director initially intended a male actor for the role. But the pandemic made finding the right actor tricky. As it happened, the lead actress Maripier Morin's stylist also worked with Lara. He suggested Lara give this new genre a shot, and she jumped at the chance.
Lara Fabian in the movie "Arlette"
Lara Fabian in the movie "Arlette"
  • Fabian has unreal voice, no doubts. And as a person I think she is sincerely, she is being good with her fans.
    2021-04-28 20:48:32
  • I recognized this singer only when my mom asked me to download her album and that`s why I also listened and I like it. Old music but powerful
    2021-04-28 11:52:03
  • One of the most talented with amazing voice singer. Every song of her is a masterpiece and does not the same like the others.
    2021-04-27 14:43:55
  • I can talk hours and hours about Lara`s creative work, she is a favorite of many people. I think almost everyone know at least one of her songs, she is gorgeous.
    2021-03-14 12:28:18
  • I think the song Adagio everybody knows by rote :) Especially when she became famous, her songs were everywhere in cafes, bars, restaurants, gyms, radio.. Even now I`ll enjoy her songs
    2021-03-14 12:19:10
  • Lara is the most Breathless presentation of ‘Self”, I have ever witnessed ‼️ So passionately affected, mind, body and soul, by every word of her lyrics sung in the most soul grabbing voice I have ever heard❤️ You just NEED to hear her...like needing a glass of water.‼️ She stirs your self belief . Incredible ‼️‼️ There is No One, her equal...ever ‼️ Bless You✝️ Valerie McCloy .
    2021-01-23 14:28:50
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