Who is Celine Dion? Everything You Need to Know

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Canadian Celebrities Born In March

Also Known As: Céline Marie Claudette Dion

Age: 56 Years, 56 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: René Angélil (m. 1994–2016)

father: Adhémar Dion

mother: Thérèse Dion

siblings: Jacques Dion, Linda Dion, Michel Dondalinger Dion

children: Eddy Angelil, Nelson Angelil, René-Charles Angelil

Born Country: Canada

Philanthropists Pop Singers

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Grouping of People: Christians

Personality: ENTP

Founder/Co-Founder: Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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What are some of Celine Dion's most popular songs?

Some of Celine Dion's most popular songs include "My Heart Will Go On," "The Power of Love," "Because You Loved Me," "All By Myself," and "To Love You More."
2

How many languages can Celine Dion speak?

Celine Dion is fluent in both English and French.
3

Has Celine Dion been involved in any charity work?

Yes, Celine Dion has been involved in various charitable efforts, including supporting organizations such as the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
4

What is Celine Dion's vocal range?

Celine Dion is known for her impressive vocal range, which spans from a low E2 to a high C#6.
5

Has Celine Dion ever acted in movies?

Yes, Celine Dion has made appearances in a few movies, including "The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot" and "The Muppets Most Wanted."

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Childhood & Early Life

She was born on 30 March 1968 in Quebec, Canada, as the youngest of 14 children into a poor family. Her father Adhemar Dion was a butcher while her mother Therese Tanguay was a homemaker. Her childhood, though spent in poverty, was generally happy one.

Her family had always been musically inclined and her parents even ran a small piano bar called Le Vieux Baril. Naturally talented in music from an early age, she made her first public appearance in 1973 at the age of five, singing at her brother’s wedding.

Eventually she started performing with her siblings at her parents’ bar and nurtured a dream of making it big one day as a famous singer.

When she was 12, Celine composed a song, ‘Ce n'était qu'un rêve’ in collaboration with her mother and brother. This demo tape was sent to music manager Rene Angelil who immediately recognized the young girl’s potential and mortgaged his own home to finance her debut album, ‘La Voix du bon Dieu’ (The Voice of God). It was an instant hit and Celine became a star in Quebec.

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Career

She competed in the 1982 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, Japan, where she won the award for "Top Performer" as well as the gold medal for "Best Song". Following this, her popularity began to spread to other parts of the world as well.

Over the next few years she participated in competitions all over the world in countries in Europe, Australia and Asia, cementing her popularity as a teen sensation.

After having sung only in French all this while, she learned English and released her English-language debut album, ‘Unison’ in 1990 in North America; the album was released the next year in the rest of the world.

She released the album ‘The Colour of My Love’ in 1993 which showcased romantic ballads including ‘When I Fall in Love’ and ‘The Power of Love’, the latter of which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 1997, she brought out the album, ‘Let’s Talk About Love’ which included the romantic ballad, ‘My Heart Will Go On’, which also served as the love theme for the film ‘Titanic’, and went on to become Dion’s signature song.

She took a break from her musical career for a while to focus on her family. In 2002, she released the album, ‘A New Day Has Come’, after a gap of five years. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics.

In 2002, she also announced a three-year, 600 show contract to appear five nights a week in an entertainment extravaganza, ‘A New Day...’ at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The first show premiered on 25 March 2003 in a 4,000-seat arena.

Dion performed her biggest hits in the show which was a combination of music, dance and visual effects, choreographed by Mia Michaels and directed by Dragone. The shows were very successful and ran till late 2007.

Of late she has been staying away from the show business to take care of her husband who is suffering from cancer.

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Awards & Achievements

She is the proud recipient of five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for ‘Falling Into You’ and Record of the Year for ‘My Heart Will Go On’.

She had surpassed 175 million in album sales worldwide by 2004 and was presented with the Chopard Diamond Award at the World Music Awards for becoming the best-selling female artist of all time.

Dion has also won several Félix Awards, including "Best Female performer" and "Discovery of the Year".

Major Works

Her most popular song is ‘My Heart Will Go On’, the main theme song of the blockbuster film ‘Titanic’ which peaked at No. 1 all over the world. It is her biggest hit and one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Personal Life & Legacy

She married her manager, Rene Angelil, on 17 December 1994. She had known him for a long time, having first met him in 1980 when she was a 12 year old girl and he, a 38 year old man. The couple has three children.

Facts About Celine Dion

Celine Dion once released a fragrance called "Celine Dion Notes" in 2011, showcasing her passion for both music and fashion.

She holds the record for the longest-running residency show in Las Vegas, with her show "Celine" at Caesars Palace running for over 8 years.

Celine Dion has a unique superstition of touching a piece of wood before every one of her performances for good luck.

In addition to her impressive music career, Celine Dion is also known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting various charities and causes over the years.

Celine Dion is fluent in both English and French, showcasing her versatility as a multilingual artist.

1999	Record of the Year	Titanic (1997)
1999	Song of the Year	Titanic (1997)
1999	Best Female Pop Vocal Performance	Titanic (1997)
1999	Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or for Television	Winner
1997	Best Pop Album	Winner
1997	Album of the Year	Winner
1997	Best Pop Vocal Album	Winner
1994	Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s)	Winner
1993	Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal	Beauty and the Beast (1991)

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What are some of Celine Dion's most popular songs?

How many languages can Celine Dion speak?

Has Celine Dion been involved in any charity work?

What is Celine Dion's vocal range?

Has Celine Dion ever acted in movies?