Céline Marie Claudette Dion
- Born:
- March 30, 1968, Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada
- Nationality:
- Canadian
- Profession(s):
- Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman
Early Life and Education
- Born into a large family in Charlemagne, Quebec.
- Began singing at a young age in her family's piano bar.
- Co-wrote her first song at age 12 with her mother and brother Jacques.
Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to international fame in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Won the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 for Switzerland.
- Released numerous successful albums in both French and English.
- One of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide.
- Achieved significant success with the soundtrack to the 1997 film Titanic, including the hit song "My Heart Will Go On".
- Held multiple highly successful Las Vegas residency shows.
- Won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Falling Into You (1996) and Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "My Heart Will Go On" (1998).
Notable Works
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | La voix du bon Dieu | Pathé |
| 1990 | Unison | Columbia |
| 1996 | Falling Into You | Columbia |
| 1997 | Let's Talk About Love | Columbia |
| 2019 | Courage | Columbia |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Surviving Christmas | Herself (cameo) |
| 2018 | Deadpool 2 | Herself (voice) |
| 2023 | Love Again | Herself |
Legacy and Impact
Céline Dion is recognized as one of the most influential and successful vocalists in popular music history. Her powerful voice and emotional performances have resonated with audiences worldwide, solidifying her status as a global icon. Information about her life and career, including details on her early successes and ongoing influence, can be readily found in sources such as a detailed 'biography celine dion wikipedia the free' entry.