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Main Milestones

Birth

March 30, 1968

Céline Dion was born in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada, as the youngest of 14 children to Adhemar and Thérèse Dion. Her family was deeply rooted in music, with her parents forming a singing group and later operating a piano bar where Céline would perform from a young age.

Career Inception

1981

Dion began her music career at the age of 12 when she recorded a demo tape of a song she wrote with her mother. This tape was sent to manager and producer René Angélil, who signed her immediately and financed her debut album, "La Voix du bon Dieu", by mortgaging his home.

Eurovision Contest Win

1988

Dion won the prestigious Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, Ireland, performing before an audience of 600 million TV viewers. This victory marked the beginning of her global recognition.

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Brief

Known For

Her powerful, technically skilled vocals and her passionate showmanship, particularly in the pop ballad tradition.

Bio Dates and Places

• Born Date: March 30, 1968.
• Born Place: Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada.

Career

• Current occupation: Singer.
• Previous Place of Work: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas residencies).

Achievements and Recognition

• Awards: Academy Award for best song, Grammy Award for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal, numerous Félix awards, gold record in France, winner of the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival, winner of the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.

Skills

Singing, performing.

Languages

• Languages Spoken: French, English, Japanese, Italian, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Neapolitan.
• Accent: Quebec French.

Appearance and Personal Traits

• Vocal Type: Powerful, technically skilled vocals.

Relationships

• Past Marriages: René Angélil (married 1994 until his death in 2016).

Family

• Children: Three sons: René-Charles Angélil, Eddy Angélil, Nelson Angélil.
• Parents: Thérèse Tanguay and Adhémar Dion.
• Siblings: Thirteen siblings (youngest of 14 children).

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Daily Chronicle

26 July, 2024

Céline Dion sang 'Hymne à l’amour' from the Eiffel Tower to conclude the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, marking her first public performance in four years.

12 May, 2023

The soundtrack for the film Love Again, featuring five new songs by Céline Dion, was released.

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Tags

#canadian#vocalist#singer#iconic#pop#french#person#international#woman

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