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| Louane | |
|---|---|
| Name | Louane |
| Birth name | Anne Peichert |
| Birth date | February 26, 1996 |
| Birth place | Hénin-Beaumont, Pas-de-Calais, France |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Genres | Pop, chanson |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Labels | Mercury Records, Universal Music Group |
Louane
Louane (born Anne Peichert; February 26, 1996) is a French singer and actress known for her breakthrough on the television series The Voice: la plus belle voix and her acclaimed performance in the film La Famille Bélier. She has released multiple platinum-selling albums and received national and international awards for both music and acting, collaborating with prominent figures from the contemporary French and international entertainment industries. Her career bridges popular music, contemporary French cinema, and mainstream media, positioning her among notable European performing artists of the 2010s and 2020s.
Born in Hénin-Beaumont, Pas-de-Calais in Hauts-de-France, she grew up in a working-class family in northern France. Her early life was shaped by the cultural environment of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and by local institutions such as community music schools and regional arts centers. She attended local schools in Hénin-Beaumont and pursued musical training through conservatory-style instruction and private lessons in piano and voice, influenced by teachers and mentors in regional conservatoires linked to the network of French municipal music schools. During adolescence she balanced secondary education with participation in talent shows and regional music competitions, eventually auditioning for national broadcasting institutions connected to the French public and private media landscape.
Her public career began with participation in the televised talent show The Voice (France) in 2013, an international format owned by Talpa and produced in France by Fremantle. Though eliminated during the live rounds, her exposure attracted interest from major record labels including Mercury Records and management linked to Universal Music Group. She made a major cinematic debut in the 2014 musical comedy-drama La Famille Bélier, directed by Eric Lartigau and produced by companies associated with EuropaCorp-era personnel and independent French producers. Her debut studio album, released under Mercury and distributed by Universal Music Group, featured production and songwriting collaborations with French and international songwriters and producers with ties to contemporary pop and chanson traditions.
She toured extensively across venues linked to the French live-music circuit, including regional festivals, municipal venues, and major arenas promoted by companies such as Prodiss-affiliated promoters and international booking agencies. Her subsequent albums charted on the SNEP albums chart and sold in multiple European markets. She collaborated with artists and institutions across pop and cinematic spheres, performing on stages such as l'Olympia and appearing on television programs produced by broadcasters like France 2, TF1, and Canal+.
Her musical style blends contemporary French chanson aesthetics with mainstream pop music production, drawing on melodic songwriting and intimate vocal timbres. Influences cited in interviews include established French performers and international pop figures: artists such as Édith Piaf, Françoise Hardy, Jacques Brel, and contemporary singers like Zaz, while also acknowledging the impact of international acts such as Adele, Lorde, Coldplay, and producers associated with the modern pop canon. Arrangements on her records reference acoustic instrumentation—piano and guitar—combined with electronic production techniques employed by producers who have worked alongside names in the European pop scene. Her repertoire mixes original compositions and interpretations of popular repertoire, aligning with a lineage of French singer-songwriters who navigate both popular charts and critical recognition.
Her acting debut in La Famille Bélier earned widespread attention, working with director Eric Lartigau and co-stars such as Karin Viard, Éric Elmosnino, and Piodor Thomas. The film achieved commercial success in France and internationally, leading to nominations and awards from institutions including the César Award organization. She subsequently appeared in other film and television projects, collaborating with filmmakers and producers from the contemporary French cinema circuit and participating in promotional festivals such as Festival de Cannes, Festival du film de Cabourg, and national television festivals. Her screen work spans feature films and television dramas produced by companies linked to the French audiovisual industry, reflecting a cross-disciplinary career between music and acting.
She maintains a profile that balances media visibility with privacy, engaging in interviews with outlets such as Le Monde, Le Figaro, Paris Match, and appearing on televised talk programs on broadcasters like France 2 and TF1. Her personal affiliations include relationships and partnerships reported in national press and involvement with charitable initiatives and cultural events supported by institutions like charitable foundations and regional cultural councils in Hauts-de-France. She has participated in benefit concerts and awareness campaigns alongside artists and public figures from the French cultural sector, reflecting a public role that intersects celebrity and civic engagement.
Her performance in La Famille Bélier won critical attention and nominations from the César Awards, and she received accolades from French music industry bodies including certifications from SNEP and awards presented at ceremonies such as the NRJ Music Awards and national radio and television prize events. Her albums achieved platinum and multi-platinum certifications in France and charted on European charts monitored by organizations such as IFPI and national chart authorities. She has been the recipient of both industry awards and festival-level honors, recognized by institutions in French cinema and popular music for her dual contributions to performing arts.
Category:French singers Category:French actresses