Jérémy Chatelain

Jérémy Chatelain, a French singer, actor, and fashion designer, was born on 19 October 1984 in Créteil, Paris, France. He is married to Alizée Jacotey with whom he has a child, Anny-Lee (Annily). He participated in the second season (2002-2003) of the reality TV show Star Academy France.

Career

In order to enter the Star Academy, Jérémy lied about his age and during the casting process claimed he was 18, while at the time he was only 17. At his young age he proved to have many talents, music and clothes designing being his main focuses. He demonstrated to be a strong song-writer, musician (the piano being his instrument of choice) and composer.

The second season of the Star Academy began in September 2002 on TF1. Jérémy, quickly proved to be a favourite contestant, easily possessing the best sense of style and originality, and charisma that won the votes of many. However, he was eliminated from the show that November, after 2 months and a half of living in the Star Academy château.

Jérémy toured France, Belgium and Switzerland with the rest of the contestants of the Star Academy in early 2003. At the same time, he also prepared for a solo career.

On February 28 2003, he released his first single "Laisse-moi" ("Leave Me", in English), which sold over 170,000 copies and hit the Top 10 of the French Top 50 Singles Chart. His second single, "Belle Histoire" ("Beautiful Story"), followed in July 2003.

During late summer of 2003, he was approached by the controversial French figure, Bernard Tapie to star in an episode (especially made for him) of the French series "Commissaire Valence". He accepted and the episode was filmed in Paris in September, airing January 2004.

He released his first self-titled album on October 28 2003, with the third single "Vivre Ça" ("To Live Like That"), a song about social issues that maintained a serious tone whilst at the same time possessed a pop/rock sound, released December 2003 release. He wrote or co-wrote and composed eleven of the twelve songs on the album. At this time, he was also a guest on the third season (2003-2004) of the Star Academy, performing "Vivre Ça" along with one of the contestants.

"J'aimerai" ("I Will Love"), the fourth and final single from his self-titled album, was released February 2004. He toured France and Switzerland in late 2003 along French group L5 and solo throughout 2004.

Chatelain showcased original and creative sense of style in the Star Academy. He knew how to sew and often made his own clothes or altered them. Along with music, fashion was his other big passion. In 2003, he announced the creation of Sir Sid, his own line of clothing and accessories for both men and women. His first collection hit France's stores in 2004. On November 6 2003 he married the singer Alizée Jacotey in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

In early 2006 Jérémy released "Katmandou", the first single to his second album. His second album, "Variétes Françaises", was released March 13 2006. Jérémy toured France in July as part of the "L'été Française Des Jeux - Tournée Des Plages RTL" where he performed three songs. His current single is "J'veux Qu'on M'enterre".

Discography

Albums

Singles

* Promo Single Only
All peak positions on the France Top 200 Albums & Top 100 Singles Chart

External links

* [http://jeremychatelain.artistes.universalmusic.fr/ Official Website] In French
* [http://www.jrmychatelain.ch/ Jrmy Chatelain.ch] up-to-date Swiss Fansite In French
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1338590/ Jeremy Chatelain] at the IMDB In English
* [http://forum.aceboard.net/index.php?login=9354#/ Forum Just Jeremy] Discussion Forum In French