Biyouna
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Biyouna is an Algeria
n singer, dancer, actress born in 1952 in Belcourt
, Algiers
, Algeria
.
, another that she directed with her accomplice Flifla, and finally her own where she was the main vocalist and become sought after for wedding receptions.
At the age of seventeen she began performing in some of the biggest cabarets in the city and at 19 started dancing at the 'Copacabana.
For the Algerian film, it runs two films: Leila and the other Sis Ali Mazi in 1978,Neighbor Ghaouti Bendedouche in 2000 and has performed in one-woman show .
Almost more Algerian, Biyouna is the icon of a city that has never stopped moving despite political violence and the compromises of the various powers which have succeeded. His exuberant character and attitude impede frank indeed in some circles… It could be an eccentric character of Almodóvar
, or one of those muses troubling that one crosses in old movies Fassbinder
. Equally at home with his friends in Paris with transvestites Algiers whose special affection she is a free woman par excellence that devours the existence of all ends. She is in love with life, it emanates from it a force volcanic enthusiasm skin-deep and a philosophy epicurean. If current flows so well with his audience is that everyone, both men and women, recognizes himself in his songs that are vignettes from everyday life, small soap operas every day. The air of nothing, she slips her favorite themes, freedom, peace, hospitality, common sense. She speaks reports lovers, denounces intolerance, pettiness and stupidity, and does not rate as an opportunity to make fun of those who mingle affairs of others.
In 1999, Nadir Moknèche offered him the role of Meriem in The Harem Madame Osmane she runs in France. This film will be followed by Viva Laldjéri in 2003.
Casbah Opera to be staged by Jerome Savary
, Biyouna released a new album Blonde dans la Casbah
. The idea for this album was in the air for a long time. Biyouna took her time, carefully selecting a directory franco-algérien that draws in both cultures. Around it, we must mention Joseph Racaille responsible for the arrangements, Christophe Dupouy regular partner Jean-Louis Murat
in charge of mixing, not to mention her two "guardian angels": her agent Olivier Guzman, and her husband who knew Mokhtar ensure grain.
She lives with her husband and four children in the suburbs of Algiers.
, where she plays an important role (a mafia replying on behalf of Madame Aldjeria) in 2006 and it preparing to repeat the role of Coryphée in Elektra Sophocles
along with Jane Birkin
in a staging by Philippe Calvario.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n singer, dancer, actress born in 1952 in Belcourt
Mohamed Belouizdad
Mohamed Belouizdad, formerly Hamma-Anassers is a quarter of Algiers, Algeria in Algiers Province.Important places in Mohamed Belouizdad are:*Hotel Sofitel*National Library*Jardin d'essai*Stade 20 Août 1955...
, Algiers
Algiers
' is the capital and largest city of Algeria. According to the 1998 census, the population of the city proper was 1,519,570 and that of the urban agglomeration was 2,135,630. In 2009, the population was about 3,500,000...
, Algeria
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
.
Early life
Having a very early passion for singing, she was a member of several groups: first in Fadela Dziria's group where she played tambourineTambourine
The tambourine or marine is a musical instrument of the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "zils". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, though some variants may not have a head at all....
, another that she directed with her accomplice Flifla, and finally her own where she was the main vocalist and become sought after for wedding receptions.
At the age of seventeen she began performing in some of the biggest cabarets in the city and at 19 started dancing at the 'Copacabana.
Acting career
That same year, the director Mustapha Badie and the landmark makes it turn its first soap opera, where she sings the role of Fatma, La Grande Maison (1973), adapted from the novel by Mohamed Dib. The series will make famous.For the Algerian film, it runs two films: Leila and the other Sis Ali Mazi in 1978,Neighbor Ghaouti Bendedouche in 2000 and has performed in one-woman show .
Almost more Algerian, Biyouna is the icon of a city that has never stopped moving despite political violence and the compromises of the various powers which have succeeded. His exuberant character and attitude impede frank indeed in some circles… It could be an eccentric character of Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar Caballero is a Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer.Almodóvar is arguably the most successful and internationally known Spanish filmmaker of his generation. His films, marked by complex narratives, employ the codes of melodrama and use elements of pop culture, popular...
, or one of those muses troubling that one crosses in old movies Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Maria Fassbinder was a German movie director, screenwriter and actor. He is considered one of the most important representatives of the New German Cinema.He maintained a frenetic pace in film-making...
. Equally at home with his friends in Paris with transvestites Algiers whose special affection she is a free woman par excellence that devours the existence of all ends. She is in love with life, it emanates from it a force volcanic enthusiasm skin-deep and a philosophy epicurean. If current flows so well with his audience is that everyone, both men and women, recognizes himself in his songs that are vignettes from everyday life, small soap operas every day. The air of nothing, she slips her favorite themes, freedom, peace, hospitality, common sense. She speaks reports lovers, denounces intolerance, pettiness and stupidity, and does not rate as an opportunity to make fun of those who mingle affairs of others.
In 1999, Nadir Moknèche offered him the role of Meriem in The Harem Madame Osmane she runs in France. This film will be followed by Viva Laldjéri in 2003.
Music career
Meanwhile, Biyouna continues a singing career and released in 2001 an album of songs Raid Zone, directed by the composer John Bagnolett. After the success of the album Raid Zone and her participation in the role of FellagFellag
Mohamed Saïd Fellag is an Algerian comedian, writer and humorist. He did his primary studies in Azeffoun and his secondary studies in Ali Mellah secondary school in Draa el Mizan...
Casbah Opera to be staged by Jerome Savary
Jérôme Savary
Jérôme Savary is a French theater director and actor. His work has democratized and widened the appeal of musical theater in France, drawing together and blending such genres as opera, operetta, and musical comedy.- Biography :...
, Biyouna released a new album Blonde dans la Casbah
Blonde dans la Casbah
Blonde dans la Casbah is Biyouna's second album, released in January 2007. Its most prominent song is single Une Blonde Platine dans la Casbah, a song dedicated to Biyouna's mother, which has since gone to number one in several countries.-About the album:...
. The idea for this album was in the air for a long time. Biyouna took her time, carefully selecting a directory franco-algérien that draws in both cultures. Around it, we must mention Joseph Racaille responsible for the arrangements, Christophe Dupouy regular partner Jean-Louis Murat
Jean-Louis Murat
Not to be confused with Jean-Paul MaratJean-Louis Murat is the pseudonym of the French singer / songwriter Jean-Louis Bergheaud. He spent much of his childhood with his grandparents in Murat-le-Quaire.- Albums :...
in charge of mixing, not to mention her two "guardian angels": her agent Olivier Guzman, and her husband who knew Mokhtar ensure grain.
She lives with her husband and four children in the suburbs of Algiers.
Delice Paloma
It plays in the latest film by Nadir Moknèche, Delice PalomaDelice Paloma
Délice Paloma is the latest film of Nadir Moknèche with Biyouna. The film tells the story of Madame Aldjeria, her past life, her glory, her dream , and her downfall as queen of petty dealing, 'the mafieuse' , against the backdrop of Algiers and the Algeria of Independence to today.-Synopsis:' You...
, where she plays an important role (a mafia replying on behalf of Madame Aldjeria) in 2006 and it preparing to repeat the role of Coryphée in Elektra Sophocles
Sophocles
Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first plays were written later than those of Aeschylus, and earlier than or contemporary with those of Euripides...
along with Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin
Jane Mallory Birkin, OBE is an English-born actress and singer who lives in France. In recent years she has written her own album, directed a film and become an outspoken proponent of democracy in Burma.- Early life :...
in a staging by Philippe Calvario.
Discography
- 2001: Raid Zone
- 2007: Blonde dans la CasbahBlonde dans la CasbahBlonde dans la Casbah is Biyouna's second album, released in January 2007. Its most prominent song is single Une Blonde Platine dans la Casbah, a song dedicated to Biyouna's mother, which has since gone to number one in several countries.-About the album:...
- 2011: Third albumThird AlbumThird Album was an album released by The Jackson 5 on Motown Records, and the group's second LP released in 1970. Third Album featured the group's fourth consecutive number-one single on the US pop charts, "I'll Be There", the Top 5 single, "Mama's Pearl", and album tracks such as the...
Singles
- "Pamela" (2001)
- "Les yeux noirs" (2002)
- "In her eyes" (2002)
- "Tu es ma vie" (2002)
- "Maoudlik" (2003)
- "Taali" (2006)
- "Une Blonde Platine dans la CasbahUne Blonde Platine dans la Casbah"Une Blonde Platine dans la Casbah" is a song by Biyouna dedicated to her mother, from the album Blonde dans la Casbah. It has been released as a single which has since risen to become number one in several countries....
" (2007) - "Demain tu te maries" (2007)
- "Merci pour tout (c'que j'n'ai pas)" (2007)
- "El Bareh" (2008)
- "Tsaabli ouetmili" (2008)
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Leila et les autres | ||
| 1979 | Le Chat Le Chat Le Chat is a comic strip by the Belgian cartoonist Philippe Geluck.The title character, Le Chat, first appeared in November 22nd 1983 and is one of the bestselling Franco-Belgian comics series. Le Chat is an adult, human-sized, anthropomorphic cat which often comes up with elaborate reasonings... |
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| 1999 | Le Harem de madame Osmane | Meriem | |
| 2001 | La voisine | ||
| 2003 | Viva Laldjérie | Papicha | |
| 2004 | Beur blanc rouge | Mother of Wassila | |
| 2005 | Rue des figuiers | Fatima | |
| 2007 | Delice Paloma Delice Paloma Délice Paloma is the latest film of Nadir Moknèche with Biyouna. The film tells the story of Madame Aldjeria, her past life, her glory, her dream , and her downfall as queen of petty dealing, 'the mafieuse' , against the backdrop of Algiers and the Algeria of Independence to today.-Synopsis:' You... |
Madame Aldjeria/Zineb Agha | |
| 2008 | Garçon manqué | Nana | |
| 2009 | Aïcha Aïcha In 2003, the Danish hip hop band, Outlandish, recorded and released an English version of the song "Aicha" which was included in their album Bread & Barrels of Water and was produced & and musically performed by Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen . The song peaked at #2 in the Mega Single Top 100 for 2... |
Biyouna | |
| 2010 | Il reste du jambon ? | Houria | |
| 2011 | Aïcha 2 | Biyouna | |
| 2011 | The Source (2011 film) The Source (2011 film) The Source is a 2011 French comedy film directed by Radu Mihăileanu, starring Leïla Bekhti and Hafsia Herzi. Set in a remote village in North Africa, the story will focus on women who sex strike against having to fetch water from a distant well... |
Le vieux fusil | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | La Grande Maison | Fatma | |
| 2003 | Grand plongeoir, Le | Herself | |
| 2003 | Nass Mlah City Nass Mlah City Nass Mlah City is a 2002 Algeria comedy TV series directed by Djafar Gacem and broadcast by ENTV. It first aired in Algeria on 6 November 2002 and has since produced well over 52 episodes.-Cast:... |
32 episodes | |
| 2004 | Nass Mlah City 2 Nass Mlah City 2 Nass Mlah City 2 is a 2004 Algerian comedy TV series directed by Maouid Maâel and broadcast by ENTV. It first aired in Algeria on 27 November 2004 and has since produced well over 45 episodes.-Cast:... |
32 episodes | |
| 2006 | Nass Mlah City 3 Nass Mlah City 3 Nass Mlah City 3 is a 2005 Algerian comedy TV series directed by Djafar Gacem and broadcast by ENTV. It first aired in Algeria on 22 October 2005 and has since produced well over 65 episodes.-Cast:... |
55 episodes | |
| 2007 | La Commune | Hanifa Houbeyche | first season |
| 2007 | On n'est pas couché | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | Nessma TV (Zorroh) | Zohra | |
| 2010 | One person show | Biyouna | 30 episodes |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | La Celestina La Celestina La Celestina , actually called Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea or Comedia de Calisto y Melibea, in English Tragicomedy of Calisto and Melibea), is a work composed entirely in dialogue published by Fernando de Rojas in 1499... |
Célestine |