Biography
Who is Anggun?
Early life and real name
Anggun was born in Jakarta on April 29, 1974. Her full birth name is Ciptaa Anggun Sasmi, which translates to grace born of a dream. She grew up as the second child of Darto Singo, a writer, and Dien Herdina, who was a housewife belonging to the Yogyakarta royal family. Her father guided her musical training by having her write poems with melodies and practice vocal techniques. Her mother later acted as her manager during her early years in the music industry.
Rise to fame and career
Anggun released her first commercial studio album titled Dunia Aku Punya in 1986 after meeting guitarist Ian Antono, though it did not achieve immediate commercial success. She gained widespread popularity across Indonesia following the release of her breakout single titled Mimpi. During the early 1990s, she continued releasing hit singles and studio albums including Anak Putih Abu Abu and Nocturno. Her musical output during this period earned her recognition from local publications.
International music success
After arriving in Europe, Anggun eventually met French singer Florent Pagny, who introduced her to producer Erick Benzi. She signed with Columbia France and Sony Music, releasing her first French-language album titled Au nom de la lune in June 1997. The album featured world music and adult contemporary styles, supported by the successful single La neige au Sahara. She also recorded an English version titled Snow on the Sahara, which was distributed in numerous countries worldwide.
Television and acting work
Alongside her music career, Anggun expanded into television and film work. She served as a judge for several prominent singing competitions, including Asia's Got Talent from 2015 to 2019, The X Factor Indonesia, The Voice Indonesia, Masked Singer in France, and Drag Race France. Her acting credits feature roles in television series and films such as Coup de foudre à Bangkok, Levitating, and the American television series Reacher.
Family and personal life
Anggun stands at a height of 163 centimeters. Throughout her life, she has been married to Cyril Montana and Christian Kretschmar-Anggun. Earlier in her career, she was married to French engineer Michel Georgea before their divorce in 1999. Her personal life and career transitions have involved living between Indonesia and European countries like France.
Birthday and age
Anggun was born on April 29, 1974, which makes Anggun 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Anggun shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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