Anggun (birth name Anggun Cipta Sasmi) was born on April 29, 1974 in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is a successful singer.
Biography and Career :
Her name translated into English means graceful. Darto Singo is her father and he is an entertainer and she decided to be exactly like him. When she was seven years old she started singing and after only two years recorded her first album. In 1991 she became a star and she was popular not only in Asia but also in Europe. In 2004 she married Oliver Maury and they moved to Europe.
She released many albums in Europe and Asia and collaborated with famous designers for her album outfits. Her recognition came when she received the "Chevalier des Arts et Lettres" from the France;s Culture Minister and in 2006 at the Indonesian Music Awards won
the "Best International Artist". She is an ambassador of Audemars Piguet and Spokesperson for the United Nations "International Year of Microcredit".
During the years her fans supported her and loved her music. She is a beautiful and intelligent woman and her career is a great one. She participated at the Lilith Fair tour and was guest at Rosie O;Donnell Show. She desires to conquer the heart of Americans and hopes to release albums there. There's no doubt her success will continue and she will be loved and admired by her fans many years from now.
Trivia :
- Height: 163 cm
- She has French origins.
Quotes :
- "Love is when you wake up in the morning and have a big smile."
Discography :
- Dunia Aku Punya (1986)
- Anak Putih Abu-Abu (1991)
- Nocturno (1992)
- Anggun C. Sasmi... Lah!!!(1993)
- Yang Hilang (1994)
- Au Nom De La Lune (1997)
- Anggun (1997)
- Snow on the Sahara (1998)
- Chrysalis (2000)
- Desirs Contraires (2000)
- Open Hearts: Original Soundtrack (2002)
- Luminescence (2005)
- Best-Of (2006). Anggun Image : tv5.org