Francissca Peter
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Luciana Francissca Peter (born September 6, 1961), also affectionately known as Fran, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter
.
She has had over twenty Number 1 hits in the Malaysian music charts and was awarded "Best Female Vocalist" for five consecutive years in the mid 80s. She has over 30 albums to her name. She has been The Ambassador to The International Aid Organisation World Vision
in Malaysia since 2004.
She is also known for her work as an actress, vocal stylist, Vocal Coach
and has judged numerous singing, dance and songwriting competitions, done several motivational workshops and workshops on artist management and also on vocals. Fran is also known as The Fund raising Queen having done so many Fund Raising Events.
Perak
. She also studied at Sultan Alam Shah in Petaling Jaya
, Sekolah Kebangsaan Selayang
, Selangor
. After Secondary School, she took up typing and started working as a sales representative and later on as Assistant PR for a well known Batik
factory and Tourist Center in Gombak
run by the Chong family. It was the beginning of her journey as the bread winner of her family.
and Francissca Peter, better known as ‘Roy & Fran’ was an unbeatable duo act in the 80’s. They were at times, dubbed ‘The Carpenters
’ of Malaysia. The pairing brought them immense popularity among Malaysians. Their natural chemistry and soothing voices were admired by many, culminating in the release of 2 LPS. They came from a musically talented family, with their own family members dabbling in music at some point in their lives. Roy’s dad, Clive was part of a singing group called Clive & The Boys. Fran, on the other hand has a sister, Bibiana, who released an album in the 80’s and her brother Michael, is making waves in the US with his debut album.
Right from schooling days, both were active in the school choir and their interest in music started from a very early age. It was Malaysian pianist and composer, Michael Veerapen who discovered Roy and teamed him up with Fran in 1979, when she was only 17.
They were performing every night in Merlin Hotel in KL duing the 80’s when S. Atan, a renowned music
producer discovered them. Then EMI, a record company in Malaysia, with the urging from local music writers and critics, signed them on and the marketing department people were immediately planning the duo’s debut album, Siapa Dia Sebelum Daku
in 1982.
Roy and Fran then moved on to Genting Highlands, Kuantan and Johor Bahru. Fran had a break when Andy Williams sang at the Highlands resort and she was the Opening Act. One night, while they were
performing at the coffee-house.
After the success of the first LP, this was followed by Bersama Pertemuan Ini
in 1984. However after the success of the second album, Fran decided to go separate ways and develop a solo career.
(the National Carrier) with the theme ‘To Know Malaysia is to Love Malaysia’ which was later used as a song for Tourism Malaysia
, McDonald’s, Nescafe
, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Courts Mammoth, Carlsberg
, Honda
and others.
In 1984, Peter was chosen as the first and only Anti-Dadah Campaign girl for more than a year (Malaysian Anti-Drug Spokesperson). Her Anti-Dadah campaign poster was displayed in every police station in the country. The theme song for the campaign was ‘Si Mata Merah’ from her then album and part of the proceeds for the sale of the song went to the Anti-Dadah campaign.
1986 saw her winning in the first Anugerah Juara Lagu
. She was awarded for the song "Sekadar Di Pinggiran" and after that she just kept soaring and more local awards.
In 1987, she was the first Malaysian artist to win the International Award for "Best Song" at the 'Asean Song Festival' held in Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia. She is also known nationwide for her rendition of Malaysia's second national anthem Setia.
Fran was always known to be Malaysia's darling - the celebrity who stayed away from cheap publicity or controversies. However, in 1987 her album 'Kau Bintangku
' was almost banned as the album cover had her wearing a crucifix. Instigated by a small group of people who did not like the fact that a non Malay was popular with many Malay-muslim fans in Malaysia, they tried to get the album banned but Warner Music decided to digitally touch up the album cover and put it back on the shelves. Consequently, the album went Platinum.
In 1990, with five platinum discs, two gold discs and numerous awards to her name, Francissca began working in the United States. During her two years in Los Angeles
, Fran worked with artists including jazz fusion
pianist Brian Simpson, Sam Simms, Michael Winans of the gospel group The Winans
, Vassal Benford, Kirk Whalum, Scott Maio and Himalaya. She also appeared as guest vocalist on jazz saxophonist Cal Bennett's album "Local Hero" singing "Liberian Girl". . "Jazziz Magazine" and "Bre Magazine" in the USA called her vocals "A Lush Standout, An Ingenious Outing and the Most Outstanding Track".
In 2000, Fran starred in the musical "The King and I
" with The Hong Kong singers. She played the role of Lady Thiang. The musical was directed by Ian Robinson and conducted by Julian Grant, one of Britain's leading opera composers. It was produced by Rupert McCowan. "The King and I
" played to sell-out audiences throughout its 9-day run at The Hong Kong City Hall.
Fran has worked with numerous musicians in London including Peter Churchill, Mark Fletcher, Tim Wells and David Lim of Yokohama Sinners. While she has been successful as a commercial artiste, she is also always remembered in Malaysia as the first jazz vocalist who helped launch “All That Jazz”, the first ever jazz club in Malaysia. She has performed worldwide in numerous cities while on the local front, has worked with the likes of jazz maestros Michael Veerapen, Leonard Yeap, Lewis Pragasam, Jeremy Koay, Khairil, Wan, Gary Gideon, Jose Thomas, Dato’ Mokhzani, Greg Lyons, the late Terry Thaddeus, Tony Makarome Yue, David Gomes, Eric Li, Steve Thornton, Mac Chew and others.
In 2007, she was the lead soloist in the “Musical SPEX – A Spiritual Journey” held outdoors at night in Malacca. Two amazing magical nights.
In 2007, Warner Music Malaysia released a double compilation CD album titled Berlian containing her 19 popular hits and 1 new song in 2007. Warner also released two other compilation albums in 2008, one in March 2008 titled ‘Nostalgia Abadi’ (Forever Nostalgic) and another in 2009 titled ‘Memori Hit’ (Hit Memories). ‘Keunggulan Francissca Peter’ (The Very Best of Francissca Peter), a 37 song compilation album, was released in late January 2010.
In 2009 Fran saw the end of a love that she thought would last a lifetime. Heartbreaking as it was for her, she accepted it gracefully and let him go. The news of her separation and final breakup was kept from the public for many years until she announced it at her 33rd Anniversary Concert 2011 Keunggulan so that all the Press would be on one page.
In June 2010, Warner released a love-duets album “Sukma Rindu”. Fran Peter and Royston Sta Maria
had two never-before released duets in the album titled “Manusia” and “Gunung Payung” plus a third romantic duet with William Clark titled ‘Cinta Abadi’.
In September 2010, Warner Music Malaysia re-issued CDs of “Komputer Muzik
”, which was released originally in 1984.
, Malaysia.
Coming from a multi-ethnic background of Ceylonese(Sri Lanka)/Scottish and Chinese and known to be more Malay than a Malay as she has been told many times by the public, Fran has a huge love for languages and loves all types of music and with a fluency in English
, Cantonese
and Malay
, Francissca can perform tunes and has done so English
, Malay
, Cantonese
, Mandarin
, Hindi
, Tamil
, Japanese
, French
, Italian
, German
, Latin
and Spanish
.
Her repertoire of songs include swing, classic
and traditional jazz
, Broadway
tunes from famous musicals, contemporary pop & pop rock, disco, house
and Techno
, Gospel
, semi-classical, evergreen melodies, R&B, pop and current ballads and her own popular Malay
ballads.
She has performed for members of the Malaysian Royalty, Federal and State Ministers, The Sultan of Brunei, numerous Ambassadors and Captains of Industry. She has performed in Singapore
, Brunei
, Indonesia
, Philippines
, Maldives
, Germany
, Oman
, Spain
, United Kingdom
, Mainland China
, Hong Kong
, India
and United States.
. Being the most successful non-Malay Female Entertainer in the local music industry, Fran was given the honour of being the first non-Malay Entertainer to perform a solo concert at the prestigious Istana Budaya. It was a sold-out, 3-night concert with Fran performing 33 songs each night with a 33-piece Orchestra. Fran received a standing ovation on all three nights including rave reviews in
the local dailies and alternative media. It was an unforgettable concert for those who attended it.
Consequently, in March 2011, Warner Music Malaysia released her box set of all her albums nationally 10 CDs (except for Masih Merindu album which was under an independent label). Also included in the Box Set was a new single Tiada Gementar Lagi recorded specially for her fans as a thank you for the years of love and support given to her for the "Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun" (February 2011).
under the World Vision
Child Sponsorship programme for the sixth year now and she is also sponsoring a 2nd child from Indonesia
. Besides being a child sponsor and Ambassador to The International Aid Organisation World Vision
Malaysia, Fran is constantly involved in numerous campaigns undertaken by World Vision
specifically aimed at promoting and raising awareness for this non-profit organisation and its work for children all over the world and assisting and taking part in other causes and events organized by other NGOs.
Indeed she is known as the Fundraising Queen in Malaysia.
The World Vision Theme Song “Tomorrow” which has continually been sung for the yearly World Vision Malaysia 30-hr Famine Concerts, World Vision events and during Fran’s shows is written by Fran and her sister, Bibiana Peter with music by MobiMusic.
In 2011 to coincide with World Vision Malaysia's 15th Anniversary in Malaysia, they released a new single 'It Starts With You'. The song was written by Francissca Peter, Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap and David Kien Li. All proceed from the new single was directed to World Vision Malaysia.
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
.
She has had over twenty Number 1 hits in the Malaysian music charts and was awarded "Best Female Vocalist" for five consecutive years in the mid 80s. She has over 30 albums to her name. She has been The Ambassador to The International Aid Organisation World Vision
World Vision
World Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
in Malaysia since 2004.
She is also known for her work as an actress, vocal stylist, Vocal Coach
Vocal coach
A vocal coach is a music teacher who instructs singers on how to improve their singing technique, take care of and develop their voice, and prepare for the performance of a song or other work. Vocal coaches may give private music lessons to singers, or they may coach singers who are rehearsing on...
and has judged numerous singing, dance and songwriting competitions, done several motivational workshops and workshops on artist management and also on vocals. Fran is also known as The Fund raising Queen having done so many Fund Raising Events.
Early life
Fran is the second in a family of four children. She attended Tarcisian Convent and The Holy Infant Jesus (Main Convent) in IpohIpoh
Ipoh is the capital city of Perak state, Malaysia. It is approximately 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur on the North-South Expressway....
Perak
Perak
Perak , one of the 13 states of Malaysia, is the second largest state in the Peninsular Malaysia bordering Kedah and Yala Province of Thailand to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kelantan and Pahang to the east, Selangor the Strait of Malacca to the south and west.Perak means silver in Malay...
. She also studied at Sultan Alam Shah in Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya is a Malaysian city originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur comprising mostly residential and some industrial areas. It is located in the Petaling district of Selangor with an area of approximately 97.2 km². On 20 June 2006, Petaling Jaya was granted a...
, Sekolah Kebangsaan Selayang
Selayang
Selayang is the principal town of Gombak district in Selangor, Malaysia. The town is located about 10 km northwest from Kuala Lumpur, and a few kilometres from Batu Caves. A new township, Bandar Baru Selayang located just 2 km away and was named after the town, where the Selayang...
, Selangor
Selangor
Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
. After Secondary School, she took up typing and started working as a sales representative and later on as Assistant PR for a well known Batik
Batik
Batik is a cloth that traditionally uses a manual wax-resist dyeing technique. Batik or fabrics with the traditional batik patterns are found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China, Azerbaijan, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, and Singapore.Javanese traditional batik, especially from...
factory and Tourist Center in Gombak
Gombak
Gombak is a district located in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. The district was created on February 1, 1974, the same day when Kuala Lumpur was declared a Federal Territory. Until 1997, Rawang was the district capital; the capital has been moved to Bandar Baru Selayang. Gombak borders Kuala...
run by the Chong family. It was the beginning of her journey as the bread winner of her family.
Roy & Fran
Royston Sta MariaRoyston Sta Maria
Royston Sta Maria Royston Sta Maria Royston Sta Maria (b. 24 November 1951, Malacca City, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter.-Early life:Royston attended the St. Francis Institution where he obtained a Grade 2 in the Overseas School Certificate and the Malaysian Certificate of Education....
and Francissca Peter, better known as ‘Roy & Fran’ was an unbeatable duo act in the 80’s. They were at times, dubbed ‘The Carpenters
The Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
’ of Malaysia. The pairing brought them immense popularity among Malaysians. Their natural chemistry and soothing voices were admired by many, culminating in the release of 2 LPS. They came from a musically talented family, with their own family members dabbling in music at some point in their lives. Roy’s dad, Clive was part of a singing group called Clive & The Boys. Fran, on the other hand has a sister, Bibiana, who released an album in the 80’s and her brother Michael, is making waves in the US with his debut album.
Right from schooling days, both were active in the school choir and their interest in music started from a very early age. It was Malaysian pianist and composer, Michael Veerapen who discovered Roy and teamed him up with Fran in 1979, when she was only 17.
They were performing every night in Merlin Hotel in KL duing the 80’s when S. Atan, a renowned music
producer discovered them. Then EMI, a record company in Malaysia, with the urging from local music writers and critics, signed them on and the marketing department people were immediately planning the duo’s debut album, Siapa Dia Sebelum Daku
Siapa Dia Sebelum Daku
The first duet studio album by Francissca Peter & Royston Sta Maria released in 1982. -Track listing:- External links :* * * * * *...
in 1982.
Roy and Fran then moved on to Genting Highlands, Kuantan and Johor Bahru. Fran had a break when Andy Williams sang at the Highlands resort and she was the Opening Act. One night, while they were
performing at the coffee-house.
After the success of the first LP, this was followed by Bersama Pertemuan Ini
Bersama Pertemuan Ini
The second duet studio album by Francissca Peter & Royston Sta Maria released in 1983.-Track listing:- External links :* * * * * *...
in 1984. However after the success of the second album, Fran decided to go separate ways and develop a solo career.
Career
Fran has lent her voice to numerous TV commercials: ‘Embracing Proton’ (she was the first "Proton Girl"); on stage at the National Grand Parade she led the launch of the first Malaysian car; Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines
Malaysian Airline System Berhad , DBA Malaysia Airlines , is the government-owned flag carrier of Malaysia. Malaysia Airlines operates flights from its home base, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and its eastern hub in Kota Kinabalu. It has its headquarters on the grounds of Sultan Abdul Aziz...
(the National Carrier) with the theme ‘To Know Malaysia is to Love Malaysia’ which was later used as a song for Tourism Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia
Tourism Malaysia or Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia.Tourism Malaysia or formerly known as the Tourist Development Corporation of Malaysia , was established on 10 August, 1972...
, McDonald’s, Nescafe
Nescafé
Nescafé is a brand of instant coffee made by Nestlé. It comes in the form of many different products. The name is a portmanteau of the words "Nestlé" and "café". Nestlé's flagship powdered coffee product was introduced in Switzerland on April 1, 1938 after being developed for seven or eight years...
, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Courts Mammoth, Carlsberg
Carlsberg
The Carlsberg Group is a Danish brewing company founded in 1847 by J. C. Jacobsen after the name of his son Carl. The headquarters are in Copenhagen, Denmark...
, Honda
Honda
is a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
and others.
In 1984, Peter was chosen as the first and only Anti-Dadah Campaign girl for more than a year (Malaysian Anti-Drug Spokesperson). Her Anti-Dadah campaign poster was displayed in every police station in the country. The theme song for the campaign was ‘Si Mata Merah’ from her then album and part of the proceeds for the sale of the song went to the Anti-Dadah campaign.
1986 saw her winning in the first Anugerah Juara Lagu
Anugerah Juara Lagu
Anugerah Juara Lagu is a popular annual music competition in Malaysia, organized by TV3. It features the best musical and lyrical compositions of each year it is held...
. She was awarded for the song "Sekadar Di Pinggiran" and after that she just kept soaring and more local awards.
In 1987, she was the first Malaysian artist to win the International Award for "Best Song" at the 'Asean Song Festival' held in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia. She is also known nationwide for her rendition of Malaysia's second national anthem Setia.
Fran was always known to be Malaysia's darling - the celebrity who stayed away from cheap publicity or controversies. However, in 1987 her album 'Kau Bintangku
Kau Bintangku
Kau Bintangku is the fourth studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1987. -Controversy:* The album was almost banned as the cover had her wearing a crucifix....
' was almost banned as the album cover had her wearing a crucifix. Instigated by a small group of people who did not like the fact that a non Malay was popular with many Malay-muslim fans in Malaysia, they tried to get the album banned but Warner Music decided to digitally touch up the album cover and put it back on the shelves. Consequently, the album went Platinum.
In 1990, with five platinum discs, two gold discs and numerous awards to her name, Francissca began working in the United States. During her two years in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, Fran worked with artists including jazz fusion
Jazz fusion
Jazz fusion is a musical fusion genre that developed from mixing funk and R&B rhythms and the amplification and electronic effects of rock, complex time signatures derived from non-Western music and extended, typically instrumental compositions with a jazz approach to lengthy group improvisations,...
pianist Brian Simpson, Sam Simms, Michael Winans of the gospel group The Winans
The Winans
The Winans are an American Gospel music quartet from Detroit, Michigan consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald Winans.-Members:Please refer to the Winans family page for more detail on the individual members.-Origins:...
, Vassal Benford, Kirk Whalum, Scott Maio and Himalaya. She also appeared as guest vocalist on jazz saxophonist Cal Bennett's album "Local Hero" singing "Liberian Girl". . "Jazziz Magazine" and "Bre Magazine" in the USA called her vocals "A Lush Standout, An Ingenious Outing and the Most Outstanding Track".
In 2000, Fran starred in the musical "The King and I
The King and I
The King and I is a stage musical, the fifth by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in...
" with The Hong Kong singers. She played the role of Lady Thiang. The musical was directed by Ian Robinson and conducted by Julian Grant, one of Britain's leading opera composers. It was produced by Rupert McCowan. "The King and I
The King and I
The King and I is a stage musical, the fifth by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in...
" played to sell-out audiences throughout its 9-day run at The Hong Kong City Hall.
Fran has worked with numerous musicians in London including Peter Churchill, Mark Fletcher, Tim Wells and David Lim of Yokohama Sinners. While she has been successful as a commercial artiste, she is also always remembered in Malaysia as the first jazz vocalist who helped launch “All That Jazz”, the first ever jazz club in Malaysia. She has performed worldwide in numerous cities while on the local front, has worked with the likes of jazz maestros Michael Veerapen, Leonard Yeap, Lewis Pragasam, Jeremy Koay, Khairil, Wan, Gary Gideon, Jose Thomas, Dato’ Mokhzani, Greg Lyons, the late Terry Thaddeus, Tony Makarome Yue, David Gomes, Eric Li, Steve Thornton, Mac Chew and others.
In 2007, she was the lead soloist in the “Musical SPEX – A Spiritual Journey” held outdoors at night in Malacca. Two amazing magical nights.
In 2007, Warner Music Malaysia released a double compilation CD album titled Berlian containing her 19 popular hits and 1 new song in 2007. Warner also released two other compilation albums in 2008, one in March 2008 titled ‘Nostalgia Abadi’ (Forever Nostalgic) and another in 2009 titled ‘Memori Hit’ (Hit Memories). ‘Keunggulan Francissca Peter’ (The Very Best of Francissca Peter), a 37 song compilation album, was released in late January 2010.
In 2009 Fran saw the end of a love that she thought would last a lifetime. Heartbreaking as it was for her, she accepted it gracefully and let him go. The news of her separation and final breakup was kept from the public for many years until she announced it at her 33rd Anniversary Concert 2011 Keunggulan so that all the Press would be on one page.
In June 2010, Warner released a love-duets album “Sukma Rindu”. Fran Peter and Royston Sta Maria
Royston Sta Maria
Royston Sta Maria Royston Sta Maria Royston Sta Maria (b. 24 November 1951, Malacca City, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter.-Early life:Royston attended the St. Francis Institution where he obtained a Grade 2 in the Overseas School Certificate and the Malaysian Certificate of Education....
had two never-before released duets in the album titled “Manusia” and “Gunung Payung” plus a third romantic duet with William Clark titled ‘Cinta Abadi’.
In September 2010, Warner Music Malaysia re-issued CDs of “Komputer Muzik
Komputer Muzik
Komputer Muzik is the debut studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1984. In September 2010, Warner Music Malaysia re-issued the CD due to popular demand.-Track listing:-Credits and personnel:...
”, which was released originally in 1984.
Performances
Fran performed for the President of Singapore in honour of Exemplary Mothers late 2008, also performed for the New Year’s Eve and August 2008’s Merdeka Eve KLCC-Petronas Concerts in Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia.
Coming from a multi-ethnic background of Ceylonese(Sri Lanka)/Scottish and Chinese and known to be more Malay than a Malay as she has been told many times by the public, Fran has a huge love for languages and loves all types of music and with a fluency in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
and Malay
Malay language
Malay is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia , Indonesia , Brunei and Singapore...
, Francissca can perform tunes and has done so English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Malay
Malay language
Malay is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia , Indonesia , Brunei and Singapore...
, Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
, Mandarin
Standard Chinese
Standard Chinese, or Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin or Putonghua, is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Republic of China , and is one of the four official languages of Singapore....
, Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
, French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
, German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
, Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
and Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
.
Her repertoire of songs include swing, classic
Classic
The word classic means something that is a perfect example of a particular style, something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality. The word can be an adjective or a noun . It denotes a particular quality in art, architecture, literature and other cultural artifacts...
and traditional jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
, Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
tunes from famous musicals, contemporary pop & pop rock, disco, house
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
and Techno
Techno
Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan in the United States during the mid to late 1980s. The first recorded use of the word techno, in reference to a genre of music, was in 1988...
, Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
, semi-classical, evergreen melodies, R&B, pop and current ballads and her own popular Malay
Malay language
Malay is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia , Indonesia , Brunei and Singapore...
ballads.
She has performed for members of the Malaysian Royalty, Federal and State Ministers, The Sultan of Brunei, numerous Ambassadors and Captains of Industry. She has performed in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, Brunei
Brunei
Brunei , officially the State of Brunei Darussalam or the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace , is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia...
, Indonesia
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Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter Concert
On 4–6 February 2011, in conjunction with her 33 years in the Malaysian Music Industry, Fran held her first Solo Concert "Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter" concert at The Panggung Sari, Istana BudayaIstana Budaya
The Istana Budaya or The Palace of Culture, founded in September 1999, is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre including musical theater, operetta, classical concert and opera from local and international performances...
. Being the most successful non-Malay Female Entertainer in the local music industry, Fran was given the honour of being the first non-Malay Entertainer to perform a solo concert at the prestigious Istana Budaya. It was a sold-out, 3-night concert with Fran performing 33 songs each night with a 33-piece Orchestra. Fran received a standing ovation on all three nights including rave reviews in
the local dailies and alternative media. It was an unforgettable concert for those who attended it.
Consequently, in March 2011, Warner Music Malaysia released her box set of all her albums nationally 10 CDs (except for Masih Merindu album which was under an independent label). Also included in the Box Set was a new single Tiada Gementar Lagi recorded specially for her fans as a thank you for the years of love and support given to her for the "Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun" (February 2011).
Charity work: World Vision Malaysia (2005–current)
She has been sponsoring a boy from IndiaIndia
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under the World Vision
World Vision
World Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
Child Sponsorship programme for the sixth year now and she is also sponsoring a 2nd child from Indonesia
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. Besides being a child sponsor and Ambassador to The International Aid Organisation World Vision
World Vision
World Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
Malaysia, Fran is constantly involved in numerous campaigns undertaken by World Vision
World Vision
World Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
specifically aimed at promoting and raising awareness for this non-profit organisation and its work for children all over the world and assisting and taking part in other causes and events organized by other NGOs.
Indeed she is known as the Fundraising Queen in Malaysia.
The World Vision Theme Song “Tomorrow” which has continually been sung for the yearly World Vision Malaysia 30-hr Famine Concerts, World Vision events and during Fran’s shows is written by Fran and her sister, Bibiana Peter with music by MobiMusic.
In 2011 to coincide with World Vision Malaysia's 15th Anniversary in Malaysia, they released a new single 'It Starts With You'. The song was written by Francissca Peter, Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap and David Kien Li. All proceed from the new single was directed to World Vision Malaysia.
The Most Inspiring Women in Malaysia
On 8 March 2011, Fran was chosen as one of The Most Inspiring Women in Malaysia by The Star, one of Malaysia's leading daily newspaper.Studio albums
- 1984: Komputer MuzikKomputer MuzikKomputer Muzik is the debut studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1984. In September 2010, Warner Music Malaysia re-issued the CD due to popular demand.-Track listing:-Credits and personnel:...
(re-released in 2010) - 1985: Aku Hanya PendatangAku Hanya PendatangAku Hanya Pendatang is the second studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1985. -Track listing:-Awards and recognitions:* The album released by Warner Music Malaysia achieves Gold status.-Credits and personnel:...
- 1986: Sekadar Di PinggiranSekadar Di PinggiranSekadar Di Pinggiran is the third studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1986. -Awards and recognitions:* The album released by Warner Music Malaysia achieves double Platinum status....
- 1987: Kau BintangkuKau BintangkuKau Bintangku is the fourth studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1987. -Controversy:* The album was almost banned as the cover had her wearing a crucifix....
- 1988: HarapanHarapanHarapan is the fifth studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1988. -Awards and recognitions:* The album released by Warner Music Malaysia achieves Platinum status....
- 1989: Pasti KembaliPasti KembaliPasti Kembali is the sixth studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1989. -Awards and recognitions:* The album released by Warner Music Malaysia achieves Platinum status.-Track listing:...
- 1989: Now's The TimeNow's the TimeNow's the Time is the debut album by 4 P.M., released in 1995.-Track listing:#"Sukiyaki" - 2:42#"Lay Down Your Love" - 4:27#"Forever in My Heart" - 4:35#"Gift of Perfect Love" - 4:02#"Yes" - 3:53#"In This Life" - 3:06#"Naturally" - 5:05...
- 1993: Mawar Terpinggir
- 1995: Captured By A Smile
- 1997: Setinggi Angkasa
- 2005: Masih Merindu
Duet albums with Royston Sta Maria
- 1982: Bersama Pertemuan IniBersama Pertemuan IniThe second duet studio album by Francissca Peter & Royston Sta Maria released in 1983.-Track listing:- External links :* * * * * *...
- 1984: Siapa Dia Sebelum DakuSiapa Dia Sebelum DakuThe first duet studio album by Francissca Peter & Royston Sta Maria released in 1982. -Track listing:- External links :* * * * * *...
Compilation albums
- 1990: Suara Rindu
- 1994: Siri Legenda
- 1997: 10 Tahun Gemilang
- 1999: Alunan Mesra
- 2000: Every Journey Travelled
- 2002: A Christmas Gift
- 2007: Dulu, Kini dan Selamanya
- 2008: Berlian
- 2008: Memori Hit Roy & Fran
- 2009: Nostalgia Abadi
- 2009: Memori Hit Francissca Peter
- 2010: Cinta 101
- 2010: Keunggulan
- 2010: Sukma Rindu
- 2011: Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter (10 CDs Box Set)
- 2011: Kenangan Abadi
- 2011: DIA (mix compilation with Fauziah LatiffFauziah LatiffSiti Fauziah Sheikh Abdul Latiff is a Malaysian singer and actress. Latiff first appeared to the world performing at a charity concert at Stadium Merdeka in 1987. Talent scouts from Happy Records spotted her and offered her her first recording contract...
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Singles
- "To Know Malaysia Is To Love Malaysia" (Carol O Connors - for Tourism Malaysia)
- "Reach For The Sky" (Goh Boon Ho - for the 1988's SEA Games)
- "Setia" ('RTM 2nd National Anthem)
- "Your Love" (Michael Winans USA)
- "You Are" (Brian Simpson USA)
- "Liberian Girl" (Duet with Jazz Saxophonist : Cal Bennett, USA - album Local Hero)
- "I Love You Still" (Manan Ngah)
- "Janji Kekasih" (Fauzi Marzuki)
- "Begitulah Aku" (Manan Ngah)
- "Tomorrow" (Theme Song for The International Aid Organisation World VisionWorld VisionWorld Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
Malaysia - written by Francissca Peter & Bibiana Peter) - 2010: "1 AIA - The Power Of We" (AIA 2010 Rebranding song - written by Francissca Peter & Bibiana Peter)
- 2011: "Tiada Gementar Lagi"
- 2011: "It Starts With Me" (Written specially for World Vision Malaysia's 15th Anniversary Celebration 2011-2012; Lyrics by Francissca Peter & Bibiana Peter, Music by Francissca Peter, Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap & David Kien Lim)
Compositions
- List of compositions & lyrics by Francissca Peter
Year Song Title Album Label / Copyright Composed by Lyrics by 1982 Saat Manis “Bersama Pertemuan Ini Bersama Pertemuan IniThe second duet studio album by Francissca Peter & Royston Sta Maria released in 1983.-Track listing:- External links :* * * * * *...
”EMI EMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
MalaysiaFrancissca Peter - 1984 Ku Menari Untukmu “Komputer Muzik Komputer MuzikKomputer Muzik is the debut studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1984. In September 2010, Warner Music Malaysia re-issued the CD due to popular demand.-Track listing:-Credits and personnel:...
”Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter 1984 Rahsia Hatiku “Komputer Muzik Komputer MuzikKomputer Muzik is the debut studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1984. In September 2010, Warner Music Malaysia re-issued the CD due to popular demand.-Track listing:-Credits and personnel:...
”Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter 1984 Kejadian Ini “Komputer Muzik Komputer MuzikKomputer Muzik is the debut studio album from Malaysian singer Francissca Peter released in 1984. In September 2010, Warner Music Malaysia re-issued the CD due to popular demand.-Track listing:-Credits and personnel:...
”Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter 1989 Now’s The Time “Now’s The Time” Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter, Michael Veerapen & Susan Goh 1989 Going Crazy “Now’s The Time” Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter & Michael Veerapen 1993 Desire “Mawar Terpinggir” Warner Music Malaysia Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Fauzi Marzuki Francissca & Bibiana Peter 1996 Kehidupan Ini “Setinggi Angkasa” EMI Malaysia Francissca Peter - 1996 Kini Tiada Lagi “Setinggi Angkasa” EMI Malaysia Francissca Peter Francissca Peter & Fauzi Marzuki 1996 Ku Pohon Kemaafan “Setinggi Angkasa” EMI Malaysia Francissca Peter 1996 Cinta Di Musim Bunga “Setinggi Angkasa” EMI Malaysia - Bibiana & Francissca Peter; Tessh R S 2003 Ke Udara Kembali “Masih Merindu” BMG BMGBertelsmann Music Group, , was a division of Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Japan's Sony Corporation of America on October 1, 2008. It was established in 1987 to combine the music label activities of Bertelsmann...
Publishing- Francissca Peter & Julfekar 2003 Dihukum Cinta “Masih Merindu” Millenium Art Sdn Bhd Francissca Peter - 2003 Tak Pernah Cinta “Masih Merindu” Millenium Art Sdn Bhd Francissca Peter - 2003 Suatu Saat Dulu “Masih Merindu” Millenium Art Sdn Bhd Francissca Peter & Julfekar 2007 Tomorrow (World Vision Malaysia theme song) “Single” - Francissca & Bibiana Peter Francissca & Bibiana Peter 2009 The Power of We “One AIA” (rebranding AIA Berhad theme song) “Single” - Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Leonard Yeap Bibiana & Francissca Peter 2011 Tiada Gementar Lagi “Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter” - Imran Ajmain & Francissca Peter - 2011 It Starts With Me “Songs Of Change (15th Anniversary World Vision Malaysia)” - Francissca & Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap, David Kien Lim Francissca & Bibiana Peter
External links
- Official Website
- Francissca Peter on SoundCloudSoundCloudSoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform which allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings.-History:SoundCloud was originally started in Stockholm, Sweden, but was established in Berlin, Germany in August, 2007 by sound designer Alex Ljung and artist Eric Wahlforss...