Zazie

Known for ActingBorn 1964-04-18 (age 62)Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Isabelle Marie Anne de Truchis de Varennes (born 18 April 1964), better known by her stage name Zazie, is a French pop singer and songwriter. Her greatest hits include "Je suis un homme", "À ma place" and "Speed". She co-produces all her albums and is noted for her playful use of language. Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes was born on 18 April 1964 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. She was nicknamed "Zazie" in reference to the title character of the Raymond Queneau novel Zazie dans le métro. Her mother was a music teacher and her father, Hervé de Truchis de Varennes, was an architect. At home, they listened to Georges Brassens, Jacques Brel and Barbara, as well as classical music. Inspired, Zazie began learning to play the violin at the age of ten, later teaching herself to play the piano and guitar. After high school, Zazie began studying to become a psychotherapist; however, her classic beauty and nearly six-foot stature caught the attention of modelling agents, and she abandoned her schooling to become a fashion model. In 1990, Zazie began her musical career. She signed a contract with Phonogram in 1991. In 1992, she released Je, tu, ils, her first album recorded in the studios of Peter Gabriel. She collaborated for the first time with Pascal Obispo on the song "Un, deux, trois, soleil". She wrote almost all the tracks of the album and participated in the composition. The album had minor success, and the single "Sucré salé" was ranked No. 46 on the Top 50 (French SNEP Singles Chart). The following year, Zazie was awarded 'Best New Female Pop Artist of the Year' (révélation variétés féminine de l'année) at the Victoires de la musique. The other two singles from the albums were much less successful, but the singer's career was launched. Her record label agreed to sign for a second album. From Je, tu, ils Zazie distinguished herself as a songwriter by crafting songs notable for their wit, alliteration, homophonies and double entendres. In 1995, she released her second album Zen, which was co-written by and co-produced with Vincent-Marie Bouvot. The album produced the singles "Zen" and "Homme sweet homme". Her 1996 single "Un point c'est toi" from the same album was discussed on Canada's MuchMusic TV program Too Much 4 Much due to its controversial content. Ultimately, the discussion panel deemed the video okay for audiences. In the video, a group of four smitten women, including Zazie, follow a pair of men down to a lake. There, the two men strip off their clothes and swim in the water. Zazie fantasizes about undressing one of the men and kissing him. However, her fantasies are spoiled as the two men kiss each other. In 1997, Pascal Obispo and Zazie released the single "Les meilleurs ennemis". Her 1998 album Made in Love was co-produced by Ali Staton, Pierre Jaconelli, and herself. The album photos were taken by fashion designer Jean-Baptiste Mondino. The songs "Ça fait mal et ça fait rien", "Tous des anges", and "Tout le monde" were released as singles. This album was followed by a live album, Made in Live, the next year. In 1999 she also wrote a song for Jane Birkin. In 2001, Zazie teamed up with Axel Bauer on the single "À ma place". It was her most successful single in France, reaching number four on the French charts. ... Source: Article "Zazie" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.Read more

Movies & web series

Zazie: Zest of

Un bon moment

La chanson de l'année

Autour de la guitare, Olympia 2000

Zazie : Made in Live - Le Tour des anges

Les Enfoirés 2026 - La Ballade des Enfoirés

Taratata fête les 40 ans de Bercy

Avec Florent Pagny, tout le monde ELA

The Secret Song

Taratata fête ses 25 ans 100% live au Zénith

Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui

Zazie : Rodéo Indien

Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours

Zazie : Ze Live

Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau

Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 2014 - Bon anniversaire Les Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 2025 - Au pays des Enfoirés

Taratata

Les Enfoirés jouent le jeu

Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 2020 - Le Pari(s) des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur

Taratata l'histoire

Les Enfoirés 2022 - Un air d'Enfoirés

Burger Quiz

Les Enfoirés 2016 - Au rendez-vous des Enfoirés

Rendez-vous in an Unknown Land

Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 2018 - Musique !

Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 1999 - Dernière édition avant l'an 2000

Les Enfoirés 2021 - Les Enfoirés à côté de vous

Les Enfoirés 2019 - Le Monde des Enfoirés

Coucou c'est nous !

Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !

L'Énigme Jean-Jacques Goldman

Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs

Zazie: Rodéo tour

Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés

The Voice : La Plus Belle Voix

My Life in Pink

Les Enfoirés 2015 - Sur la route des Enfoirés

Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000

Florent Pagny : Le Phénix

Mimie Mathy : Grandeur Nature

Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés