Véronic DiCaire
| Véronic DiCaire | |
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During Taking Chances Tour | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Véronic DiCaire |
| Also known as | Véronic |
| Born | 18 December 1976 |
| Origin | Embrun, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Impressionist, Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Group |
| Website |
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Véronic DiCaire (born in Embrun, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian Franco-Ontarian singer and impressionist.[1]
Biography
She started her career in group Sens Unique, and then had a role in Montreal, Quebec version of the musical Grease. Her voice was used also in the French language version of Chicago, where Véronic sang the parts pertaining to the role of Roxie Hart.[2]
In 2001, she performed at the opening ceremony of Jeux de la Francophonie, held in Ottawa.[3] Véronic DiCaire had a role in 2006 Revue et corrigée directed by Joël Legendre.[4] She also appeared in the television series Le 7e Round.[5]
She released her self-titled debut album Véronic DiCaire on Warner Music. It was nominated for Felix Awards at the Gala of ADISQ. Her second album, Sans détour, followed in 2005.[6]
In 2008, Véronic opened for Celine Dion at Bell Centre in Montreal during Dion's Taking Chances Tour. She is also famous for her imitations of many celebrities including Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Lara Fabian, Lady Gaga, Mylène Farmer, Édith Piaf, Cher, Vanessa Paradis, Adele, Ginette Reno, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Isabelle Boulay, Whitney Houston, Marie Carmen, Gloria Estefan, Marie-Chantal Toupin, Shania Twain, Marie-Élaine Thibert, Dolly Parton, Lynda Lemay, Christina Aguilera, Marina Orsini, Claire Lamarche, Madonna Anggun and Diane Dufresne amongst others.[7]
In 2011, she was chosen as a jury member for the French X Factor broadcast on M6 joining other judges Christophe Willem, Henry Padovani (of the band The Police) and Olivier Schultheis.
In 2013, she took the stage at Bally's Las Vegas with her show "Voices".[8][9] She is returning for another six week engagement beginning in May 2015.[10]
Discography
Albums
- 2002: Véronic DiCaire
- 2005: Sans détour
References
- ↑ "Véronic Dicaire: la petite fille d'Embrun", Cyberpresse (French)
- ↑ "Véronic DiCaire et Robert Marien au grand écran", Canoë inc. (French)
- ↑ "Le défi de Véronic DiCaire: Durer", Canoë inc. (French)
- ↑ "Véronic DiCaire: Petits bonheurs", Voir (French)
- ↑ "Le 7e Round: On amorce le tournage", Canoë inc. (French)
- ↑ "Véronic DiCaire: Hymne au printemps", Voir (French)
- ↑ "La surprise de René: Véronic DiCaire", Canoë inc. (French)
- ↑ "Celine-backed Veronic brings her 'Voices' to Vegas", USA Today
- ↑ "Why Celine Dion Says You Need to Hear Véronic Sing", katiecouric.com
- ↑