Biography
Isabelle Marie Anne de Truchis de Varennes (born 18 April 1964), better known by her stage name Zazie, is a French pop singer and songwriter. Her greatest hits include "Je suis un homme", "À ma place" and "Speed". She co-produces all her albums and is noted for her playful use of language.
Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes was born on 18 April 1964 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. She was nicknamed "Zazie" in reference to the title character of the Raymond Queneau novel Zazie dans le métro. Her mother was a music teacher and her father, Hervé de Truchis de Varennes, was an architect. At home, they listened to Georges Brassens, Jacques Brel and Barbara, as well as classical music. Inspired, Zazie began learning to play the violin at the age of ten, later teaching herself to play the piano and guitar. After high school, Zazie began studying to become a psychotherapist; however, her classic beauty and nearly six-foot stature caught the attention of modelling agents, and she abandoned her schooling to become a fashion model.
In 1990, Zazie began her musical career. She signed a contract with Phonogram in 1991. In 1992, she released Je, tu, ils, her first album recorded in the studios of Peter Gabriel. She collaborated for the first time with Pascal Obispo on the song "Un, deux, trois, soleil". She wrote almost all the tracks of the album and participated in the composition. The album had minor success, and the single "Sucré salé" was ranked No. 46 on the Top 50 (French SNEP Singles Chart). The following year, Zazie was awarded 'Best New Female Pop Artist of the Year' (révélation variétés féminine de l'année) at the Victoires de la musique. The other two singles from the albums were much less successful, but the singer's career was launched. Her record label agreed to sign for a second album.
From Je, tu, ils Zazie distinguished herself as a songwriter by crafting songs notable for their wit, alliteration, homophonies and double entendres.
In 1995, she released her second album Zen, which was co-written by and co-produced with Vincent-Marie Bouvot. The album produced the singles "Zen" and "Homme sweet homme". Her 1996 single "Un point c'est toi" from the same album was discussed on Canada's MuchMusic TV program Too Much 4 Much due to its controversial content. Ultimately, the discussion panel deemed the video okay for audiences. In the video, a group of four smitten women, including Zazie, follow a pair of men down to a lake. There, the two men strip off their clothes and swim in the water. Zazie fantasizes about undressing one of the men and kissing him. However, her fantasies are spoiled as the two men kiss each other.
In 1997, Pascal Obispo and Zazie released the single "Les meilleurs ennemis".
Her 1998 album Made in Love was co-produced by Ali Staton, Pierre Jaconelli, and herself. The album photos were taken by fashion designer Jean-Baptiste Mondino. The songs "Ça fait mal et ça fait rien", "Tous des anges", and "Tout le monde" were released as singles. This album was followed by a live album, Made in Live, the next year. In 1999 she also wrote a song for Jane Birkin.
In 2001, Zazie teamed up with Axel Bauer on the single "À ma place". It was her most successful single in France, reaching number four on the French charts. ...
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Filmography
all 59
Movies 44
self 29
TV Shows 15
Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans ! (2024)
Le gala des pièces jaunes : Le concert événement (2024)
Mimie Mathy : Grandeur Nature (2023)
Les 20 chansons de 2023 préférées des Français (2023)
Taratata : L'histoire (2023)
Avec Florent Pagny, tout le monde ELA (2023)
Florent Pagny / Le Phénix (2023)
Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours (2023)
Unis pour l'Ukraine (2022)
Les Enfoirés 2022 - Un air d'Enfoirés (2022)
Les Enfoirés 2021 - Les Enfoirés à côté de vous (2021)
Les Enfoirés 2020 - Le Pari(s) des Enfoirés (2020)
Un bon moment (2020)
Les Enfoirés jouent le jeu (2019)
Les Enfoirés 2019 - Le Monde des Enfoirés (2019)
The secret song (2018)
L'Étrange Noël de Jeff Panacloc (2018)
Jean Paul Gaultier fait son show (2018)
Les Enfoirés 2018 - Musique ! (2018)
Taratata fête ses 25 ans 100% live au Zénith (2017)
Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés (2017)
Les Enfoirés 2016 - Au rendez-vous des Enfoirés (2016)
Les Enfoirés 2015 - Sur la route des Enfoirés (2015)
Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui (2014)
Les Enfoirés 2014 - Bon anniversaire Les Enfoirés (2014)
Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés (2013)
The Voice, la suite (2012)
The Voice France (2012)
Les Enfoirés 2011 - Dans l'oeil des Enfoirés (2011)
Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs (2010)
Zazie: Zest of (2008)
Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés (2008)
Salut les Terriens ! (2006)
Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés (2005)
Zazie - Trabendo Sessions (2005)
Zazie: Rodéo tour (2005)
Rendez-vous in an Unknown Land (2004)
Zazie : Rodéo Indien (2004)
La chanson de l'année (2004)
Zazie : Ze Live (2003)
Solidarité inondations (2003)
Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau (2002)
Autour de la guitare, Olympia 2000 (2001)
Star Academy (2001)
Burger Quiz (2001)
Zazie : Made in Live - Le Tour des anges (2001)
Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés (2001)
Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000 (2000)
NRJ Music Awards (2000)
Les Enfoirés 1999 - Dernière édition avant l'an 2000 (1999)
Vivement dimanche (1998)
Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur (1998)
My Life in Pink (1997)
Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés (1997)
Everything Must Disappear (1997)
Taratata (1993)
Coucou c'est nous ! (1992)
Téléthon (1987)
Victoires de la musique (1985)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1964-04-18 (59 years old)
Birth NameIsabelle Marie Anne de Truchis de Varennes
Birth PlaceBoulogne-Billancourt, France
SiblingsPhil Baron
CitizenshipsFrance
Also Known AsIsabelle de Truchis de Varennes
AwardsChevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Officer of Arts and Letters, Prix Raoul-Breton, Victoires de la Musique – Female artist of the year
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