Lara Fabian

Lara Fabian

Born: January 9, 1970
in Etterbeek, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Lara Sophie Katy Crokaert (born January 9, 1970), better known as Lara Fabian, is a Belgian-Canadian pop singer and songwriter. She has sold over 20 million records worldwide as of 2021 and is one of the best-selling Belgian artists of all time.

She was born in Etterbeek, Brussels, to a Belgian father and a Sicilian mother. She lived the first part of her childhood in Sicily, Catania, speaking Italian as her first language. She moved to Quebec in 1991 and since 1995, she has held Canadian citizenship alongside her Belgian one. In 2003, she returned to Brussels to be close to her parents in Belgium and in 2015 lived in Walloon Brabant province in Belgium just outside Brussels. In 2017, she returned permanently to Montreal, Quebec, to be with her family.

Fabian is the only child of Pierre Crokaert, who is Flemish, and Maria Luisa Serio, a Sicilian. Fabian's parents recognized her talent early on and enrolled her in the Royal Conservatory of Brussels when she was eight years old; she studied there for 10 years.

During the 1980s, Fabian entered a number of European competitions and won several prizes. She released her first single, "L'Aziza est en pleurs" / "Il y avait" in 1986.

In 1988, the RTL TV channel in Luxembourg invited Fabian to represent the country at the 33rd Eurovision Song Contest, held that year in Dublin, Ireland. The song was a composition by Jacques Cardona and Alain Garcia entitled Croire (Belief) which reached a respectable fourth place (while Celine Dion won the contest representing Switzerland). The single became a hit in Europe, selling nearly 500,000 copies.

In 1990, Fabian and musical collaborator Rick Allison moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada to embark on a career in North America. They started their own music label and publishing company, Productions Clandestines.

In August 1991, her self-titled French-language debut album, Lara Fabian, was released in Canada and sold over 100,000 copies. The album went gold in 1993, and platinum the following year. The success of upbeat dance-pop singles such as "Le jour où tu partira", "Les murs", and "Qui pense à l'amour" gave Fabian radio exposure. She received several nominations at the 1993 ADISQ awards, and a poll published around that time voted her Québec's most promising singer.

Constant touring in Québec helped Fabian's 1994 album Carpe diem become her breakthrough album. The album went Gold three weeks after its release, and spawned three hit singles: "Tu t'en vas", "Si tu m'aimes", and "Leïla". The following year, the album went triple platinum.

Fabian received two Félix awards at the 1995 ADISQ gala: Best Show Of The Year and Best Female Singer Of The Year (a category that is voted for by the public).

In 1996, Walt Disney Studios hired Fabian as the voice of the character of Esmeralda in the Canadian French version of the animated feature The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Disney also included "Que Dieu aide les exclus", Fabian's French version of the song "God Help The Outcasts", on the film's English soundtrack album alongside Bette Midler's version.

Since 1996 Lara Fabian has also held Canadian citizenship alongside her original Belgian passport. ...

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Movies for Lara Fabian...

Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !
Title: Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !
Released: March 1, 2024
Type: Movie
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Avec Florent Pagny, tout le monde ELA
Title: Avec Florent Pagny, tout le monde ELA
Character: Self
Released: September 1, 2023
Type: Movie
Tribute concert dedicated to Florent Pagny, recent cancer survivor, celebrated with various French singers.
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Arlette
Title: Arlette
Character: Ministre française
Released: August 5, 2022
Type: Movie
Approached by the Prime Minister of Quebec to rejuvenate the image of his government, Arlette Saint-Amour becomes, overnight, Minister of Culture. She succeeds by her look and her daring in creating a real buzz around Culture.
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Title: Chez Marcus
Character: Self
Released: November 3, 2021
Type: TV
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Pour une histoire...
Title: Pour une histoire...
Character: Self - Performer
Released: February 12, 2021
Type: Movie
Witness the return on stage of three artists adored by the public: Joe Bocan, Marie Carmen and Marie Denise Pelletier. The three performers are surrounded by Lara Fabian, Klô Pelgag and Ingrid St-Pierre to revisit their greatest hits in a show where female voices are in the spotlight.
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Title: Star Académie
Character: Self - Academy Director
Released: January 17, 2021
Type: TV
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Title: Van Lab
Character: Self
Released: January 10, 2021
Type: TV
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Title: L'autre midi à la table d'à côté
Character: Self
Released: November 28, 2020
Type: TV
One of the most inspiring radio shows in recent years heads to the small screen. The right pairings are the key to this series as two celebrity guests chat over a meal. The conversation flows like wine and each topic is tackled with gusto, as amusing anecdotes are served up next to the most serious matters.
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Title: L'autre midi à la table d'à côté
Released: November 28, 2020
Type: TV
One of the most inspiring radio shows in recent years heads to the small screen. The right pairings are the key to this series as two celebrity guests chat over a meal. The conversation flows like wine and each topic is tackled with gusto, as amusing anecdotes are served up next to the most serious matters.
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Lara
Title: Lara
Character: Self
Released: October 15, 2020
Type: Movie
A documentary where we follow the singer Lara Fabian during her "50 World Tour" to take stock of her life.
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Title: La tour
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 28, 2020
Type: TV
An original talk show is set in Patrick’s warm and cozy apartment, where he welcomes friends and guests every day to discuss the latest hot topics that affect our lives. The show also features Patrick’s fictional neighbours.
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Une chance qu'on s'a
Title: Une chance qu'on s'a
Character: Self - Guest Artist
Released: May 10, 2020
Type: Movie
A tribute to the Quebec population who are fighting against the COVID-19 epidemic. Several artists are participating in this outpouring of solidarity to recognize the essential work of our guardian angels and to encourage people to give back.
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Title: Tous en cuisine avec Cyril Lignac
Character: Self
Released: March 21, 2020
Type: TV
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Title: Studio G
Character: Self
Released: September 22, 2019
Type: TV
Maripier Morin opens TVA’s Studio G doors to celebrate beloved celebrities. Colleagues, friends and family are joining our host to organize a memorable surprise party to their famous loved one.
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Title: On va se le dire
Character: Self
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Host Sébastien Diaz, known for his curiosity, is interested in absolutely everything that's going on in the world. At the rate things are changing, every day brings surprising new trends, unusual developments and contradictory social movements. Sébastien is joined by regular contributors and invites various celebrities to talk about the hottest topics in this modern round table.
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Title: Bonsoir bonsoir!
Character: Self
Released: April 1, 2019
Type: TV
Each day, Jean-Philippe Wauthier welcomes guests on the show in warm, friendly setting. His interviews focus on their newsworthy achievements but also, and most importantly, on their passions, interests and opinions.
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Title: L'effet Wow
Character: Self
Released: January 11, 2019
Type: TV
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Title: Tout le monde aime
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2018
Type: TV
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Title: Cette année-là
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 2018
Type: TV
A culture show set hosted by Marc Labrèche and his collaborators, Simon Boulerice, Émilie Perreault and Fred Savard. Each week, based on a significant year in history, they revisit a cultural event of a previous era and compare it with today’s yardstick. The hosts and their guests examine subjects that link the chosen year to what’s hot in cultural circles right now.
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Title: Pour emporter
Character: Self
Released: August 17, 2018
Type: TV
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Title: 1res fois
Character: Self - Guest
Released: January 18, 2018
Type: TV
Two Quebec personalities candidly discuss the “firsts” that have marked their professional lives and shaped who they are both on and off camera. Our guests will also experience other unique “firsts” on the show. Emotions will run high as guests share personal secrets, reunite with long-lost friends, watch surprise variety numbers.
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Ensemble, pour Noël !
Title: Ensemble, pour Noël !
Character: Herself
Released: December 10, 2017
Type: Movie
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Title: La vraie nature
Character: Self
Released: October 8, 2017
Type: TV
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Title: Bien
Character: Self
Released: September 16, 2017
Type: TV
The well-being magazine series keeps it real in a warm, comforting atmosphere, delivering tried and true solutions for better health, sexuality, psychology, family life, nutrition, fitness and personal development.
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Title: Y'a du monde à messe
Character: Self
Released: May 12, 2017
Type: TV
Public figures from different backgrounds meet each week. At first glance, these guests would seem to have little in common. However, something does unite them all: an event or experience that they have graciously agreed to share that justifies their seat at the same table. As the program unfolds, their shared history is gradually revealed.
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Title: Microphone
Character: Self
Released: January 5, 2017
Type: TV
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Title: Folie passagère
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2015
Type: TV
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Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
Title: Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
Released: December 13, 2014
Type: Movie
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Title: Viens-tu faire un tour?
Character: Self
Released: May 25, 2014
Type: TV
Michel Barrette hits the road with public figures. Every drive is the perfect opportunity to share a moment, a chat and a trip down memory lane. For each outing, Michel selects the car best suited to his guest from his personal collection.
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Title: Entrée principale
Character: Herself
Released: September 9, 2013
Type: TV
In this off-the-wall lifestyle magazine, host André Robitaille and his band of contributors report on the latest and greatest the scene has to offer.
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Lara Fabian - Mademoiselle Zhivago
Title: Lara Fabian - Mademoiselle Zhivago
Character: Femme
Released: April 5, 2013
Type: Movie
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Title: La Voix
Character: Self - Coach
Released: January 20, 2013
Type: TV
Vocalists from across Quebec, Canada compete in a blockbusters vocal competition. The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.
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Grégory Lemarchal - Cinq ans
Title: Grégory Lemarchal - Cinq ans
Released: November 19, 2012
Type: Movie
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Title: La Parenthèse inattendue
Character: Self
Released: October 31, 2012
Type: TV
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Title: The Voice France
Character: Self - Coach
Released: February 25, 2012
Type: TV
French version of the Dutch reality singing competition in which the strongest vocalists from across the nation compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becoming “The Voice.”
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Title: In Lieu of Flowers
Character: Self
Released: January 10, 2012
Type: TV
A variety show with a twist: a celebrity guest get to attend their own memorial service – an entertaining send-off filled with eulogies and some gentle ribbing.
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Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
Title: Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends
Character: Self
Released: March 11, 2011
Type: Movie
Hitman Returns was filmed before a sold out crowd last year at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The lineup of talent, lead by Foster as maestro of ceremonies, includes performances by Seal, Donna Summer, Martina McBride, Earth, Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, All-4-One,'Glee' star Charice, Chaka Khan, Jackie Evancho, Lara Fabian and other artists whose careers have been touched by Foster, a 15-time Grammy winning producer and songwriter.
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Title: Ça finit bien la semaine
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 2010
Type: TV
A unique all-access pass to your favourite Quebec stars in a friendly, timely and entertaining format that matches the hosts’ personalities.
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Title: Les enfants de la télé
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 2010
Type: TV
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Title: Messmer: Drôlement mystérieux
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2010
Type: TV
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Lara Fabian - Tlfm font leur show
Title: Lara Fabian - Tlfm font leur show
Character: Herself
Released: June 10, 2010
Type: Movie
The spectacle of Lara Fabian's "Toutes les femmes en moi". More than 2 hours of Lara Fabian show tributed to women who have marked her life.
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Title: En direct de l'univers
Character: Self
Released: September 19, 2009
Type: TV
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Title: Panique dans l'oreillette
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 2008
Type: TV
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Title: N'oubliez pas les paroles - Primes événementiels
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: TV
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Title: Vlog
Character: Self
Released: September 30, 2007
Type: TV
A news bulletin covering the web! Each week, Dominic Arpin and his collaborators comment on and explain the most buzzed-about content.
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Lara Fabian: En Toute Intimité
Title: Lara Fabian: En Toute Intimité
Released: June 30, 2007
Type: Movie
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Title: Salut les Terriens !
Character: Self (guest)
Released: November 4, 2006
Type: TV
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Muppets TV
Title: Muppets TV
Character: Self - Guest (9)
Released: October 29, 2006
Type: Movie
Muppets TV is a French television series featuring the Muppets, which first broadcast over TF1 on October 29, 2006 and aired its last episode on December 31 of the same year.
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Lara Fabian - Un Regard 9 Live
Title: Lara Fabian - Un Regard 9 Live
Character: Herself
Released: September 20, 2006
Type: Movie
2006 issued 15 track live album recorded in March 2006 in Paris, France at the Zenith Theatre. Before the concert songs kick in, this set begins with a studio recording of a previously unreleased song, "Aime", exclusive to this album. The rest of the concert recordings feature repertoire from Fabian's 2005 album "9" and the other older songs that pre-date the "9" song are all performed acoustically. Some had to be entirely reworked to fit the concept of this live show. In addition, Fabian delivers a tribute to her idol Barbra Streisand by performing "Papa Can You Hear Me" and "A Piece of Sky", both from the soundtrack of Streisand's film tour de force "Yentl"
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Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés
Title: Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés
Released: November 25, 2005
Type: Movie
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Title: Tout le monde en parle
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2004
Type: TV
Host Guy A. Lepage brings together six to eight personalities from different milieus—sports, politics, stage productions and more—that are the subject of everyone’s conversations and/or are important figures in recent events. Participants are invited to speak freely, voicing their opinions on headline news or on a subject that is near and dear to them. 
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Star Academy 1, 2 & 3 en concert au Parc des Princes
Title: Star Academy 1, 2 & 3 en concert au Parc des Princes
Released: July 3, 2004
Type: Movie
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De-Lovely
Title: De-Lovely
Character: Lara Fabian
Released: July 2, 2004
Type: Movie
From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thomas were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century.
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Title: La chanson de l'année
Character: Self
Released: June 5, 2004
Type: TV
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Title: Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel
Character: Self
Released: January 31, 2004
Type: TV
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Autour de la guitare
Title: Autour de la guitare
Character: himself
Released: December 15, 2003
Type: Movie
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Title: Belle et Bum
Character: Self
Released: September 20, 2003
Type: TV
Mélissa Lavergne and Normand Brathwaite host a unique musical show where all musical styles collide and where emerging artists rub shoulders with big-name performers.
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Title: Star Académie
Released: February 16, 2003
Type: TV
Star Académie is a Canadian reality TV series started in 2003, aimed primarily at the Quebec television audience, featuring an array of young women and men competing for the title of the best singer. It is the Québécois adaptation of the French television show Star Academy produced by Netherlands company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. There have been seasons in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, and 2012.
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Title: Ricardo
Character: Herself
Released: September 9, 2002
Type: TV
A daily French-language cooking show in which Ricardo Larrivée presents accessible recipes alone or accompanied by a guest or a member of his rotating panel of contributors.
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Title: Sucré salé
Character: Self
Released: June 3, 2002
Type: TV
Patrice Bélanger and his team are here to give Quebecers a little boost to their lives with this show where fun and pleasure prevail. With a front row seat to events happening across the province, the show is the reference for summer culture. Above and beyond the artists featured, the show puts our entire province in the spotlight.
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Lara Fabian Live
Title: Lara Fabian Live
Released: January 27, 2002
Type: Movie
Show recorded in Paris and Brussels (Zenith of Paris and Forest National of Brussels). She performs many songs of her gorgeous album "Nue" (such as "Silence", "Parce que tu pars..."). In this DVD, she also pays a tribute to Gilbert Becaud (a famous French singer) with the song "Et maintenant".
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Title: L'Invité
Character: self
Released: January 1, 2002
Type: TV
The show features an interview with a famous personality from the world of politics, economics or culture.
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Title: Star Academy
Released: October 20, 2001
Type: TV
Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It is broadcast on TF1. At the end of each season, selected contestants would go on tour around France, Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, Tunisia, and other French-speaking countries.
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Title: Star Academy
Character: Self
Released: October 20, 2001
Type: TV
Star Academy is a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It is broadcast on TF1. At the end of each season, selected contestants would go on tour around France, Morocco, Switzerland, Belgium, Tunisia, and other French-speaking countries.
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Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés
Title: Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés
Released: March 9, 2001
Type: Movie
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Title: Stars à domicile
Character: Self
Released: February 3, 2001
Type: TV
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Lara Fabian - From Lara with Love
Title: Lara Fabian - From Lara with Love
Character: Herself
Released: December 17, 2000
Type: Movie
Full Concert - Lara Fabian performs at her first American TV special broadcast by PBS: 'From Lara With Love'. Superb performance.
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Johnny Hallyday Allume le feu au Stade de France
Title: Johnny Hallyday Allume le feu au Stade de France
Character: Self
Released: March 9, 1999
Type: Movie
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Title: Vivement dimanche
Character: Self
Released: September 20, 1998
Type: TV
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Title: Vivement dimanche prochain
Character: Self
Released: September 11, 1998
Type: TV
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Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur
Title: Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur
Released: February 7, 1998
Type: Movie
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Michel Sardou - Salut !
Title: Michel Sardou - Salut !
Character: Self
Released: October 31, 1997
Type: Movie
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Lara Fabian - Pure
Title: Lara Fabian - Pure
Character: herself
Released: January 1, 1997
Type: Movie
The Lara Fabian special, Pure delves into the Belgian singer’s second major concert in Quebec. On stage, this singer-songwriter sings the hits from her album, Pure, named popular album of the year at the ADISQ Gala in 1997. Lara Fabian also offers up a selection of titles from her previous album, Carpe Diem. An evening that tugs on the heartstrings through the beautiful voice and ballads of Lara Fabian.
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Title: Stars 90
Character: self
Released: September 3, 1990
Type: TV
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Title: Victoires de la musique
Character: Self (Révélation of the Year)
Released: November 23, 1985
Type: TV
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Title: Victoires de la musique
Character: Self
Released: November 23, 1985
Type: TV
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Lara 9 Fabian
Title: Lara 9 Fabian
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
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Lara Fabian: Best of Kiev
Title: Lara Fabian: Best of Kiev
Character: self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Lara Fabian's live performance in Kiev, October 27, 2012.