Céline Dion

If you know more information about Céline Dion help us to improve this page

Birthday:

30 March 1968, Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada

Birth Name:

Celine Marie Claudette Dion

Height:

171 cm

Hailing from the small town of Charlemagne, Québec, Céline Dion has become one of the all-time greatest singers. Céline was born in 1968, the youngest of 14 children. Early in childhood, she sang with her siblings in a small club owned by her parents. From these early experiences, Céline gained the know-how to performing live. At the age of 12, Dion composed a song in her native French and sent it to a record company, where it garnered the attention of René Angélil, a respected manager. Angélil believed in Céline so much that he actually mortgaged his house in order to finance her debut album. Already very popular and successful internationally, Céline burst onto the U.S. stage when she recorded the theme song to Disney's hit Beauty and the Beast (1991). The song garnered a Grammy and an Oscar, and from this point Céline has brought forth hit after hit. Her 'Falling Into You' album, released in 1996, became the best-selling album of that year, selling more than 25 million copies worldwide. In 1999, Dion took a hiatus in order to begin a family. She returned to the spotlight in 2002, releasing yet another hit album. Starting in 2003, Céline began a three-year commitment to perform in an arena built for her in Las Vegas. Show less «

I guess it all depends on your nature. Some people can't stand being alone. I love solitude and silence. But when I come out of it, I'm a re...Show more »

I guess it all depends on your nature. Some people can't stand being alone. I love solitude and silence. But when I come out of it, I'm a regular talking machine. It's all or nothing for me. Show less «

There's always a new thing happening to me that's even more extraordinary, so pressure gets harder. But I like it when it's hard. Anyone can...Show more »

There's always a new thing happening to me that's even more extraordinary, so pressure gets harder. But I like it when it's hard. Anyone can do it when it's easy. When it's hard and you can do it good, you're proud of yourself. There's going to be more pressure as the years go by, that's for sure. But I think I'm a hard worker and I'm ready for that. As long as I believe in what I'm doing, the pressure is okay with me. Show less «

For me, singing was real life, not two plus two equals four.

I'll be a Quebecker-Canadian. I'm from Quebec and every time I go to a country I say that. It's my roots, my origins and it's the most impor...Show more »

I'll be a Quebecker-Canadian. I'm from Quebec and every time I go to a country I say that. It's my roots, my origins and it's the most important thing to me. Show less «

There's one way to do showbiz, if you want to do it perfectly, you have to be disciplined and you have to be ready to work really hard.

I'm not trying to be a nice girl, but it's me. I'm not afraid to be nice.

[People magazine, 12/3/07] The most important thing I can give to my son is my true values. Whatever choice he makes, I want him to assume h...Show more »

[People magazine, 12/3/07] The most important thing I can give to my son is my true values. Whatever choice he makes, I want him to assume his responsibilities and achieve what he wants - and be happy. For me to be able to give my happiness to my son, I cannot achieve better than that. Show less «

[People magazine, 1994] I don't regret having lost my adolescence. I had one dream: I wanted to be a singer.

[People magazine, 12/3/07, on her son seeing her Las Vegas show for the first time] He's the only guy who intimidates me.

[People magazine, 12/3/07] My life is to be a mom. It is what I enjoy the most. It is my most amazing reward. I will take a chance with my m...Show more »

[People magazine, 12/3/07] My life is to be a mom. It is what I enjoy the most. It is my most amazing reward. I will take a chance with my music. I don't take risks with my family. Show less «

[People magazine, 12/3/07] I feel like I'm at the bottom of the ladder, finally. I started at the top. I came down. Maturity is being ground...Show more »

[People magazine, 12/3/07] I feel like I'm at the bottom of the ladder, finally. I started at the top. I came down. Maturity is being grounded. When you feel grounded, you feel strong. I know what I want. Show less «

[People magazine, 12/3/07] I love performing, but I never really liked show business. My success is my family. I want to be more successful ...Show more »

[People magazine, 12/3/07] I love performing, but I never really liked show business. My success is my family. I want to be more successful as a mother. Show less «

[on plastic surgery] Three or four years ago, I would have considered it, but not today. Some people have suggested that I have my chin done...Show more »

[on plastic surgery] Three or four years ago, I would have considered it, but not today. Some people have suggested that I have my chin done, but I'm a singer and it could change my voice. I'm not a model whose survival depends on beauty. My job consists of putting the most emotions into my songs. It might be a stupid thing to say, but when I look at my father, my mother and pictures of my grand-parents, I am proud. I wouldn't like to change any of that. Just look at Barbra Streisand! Look at her nose! She is beautiful and she doesn't give a damn about what people think. Show less «

I think it bothers people to see people that are happy and successful. So they try to find what's wrong with them. During my 30 years in sho...Show more »

I think it bothers people to see people that are happy and successful. So they try to find what's wrong with them. During my 30 years in show business, I've had lots of bad vibes and bad reviews, but between you and me, if that's bad I can go for another 30, just like that. I'm not losing sleep. To me, the most important thing is the response of people who come to see our shows. They're telling me to keep going. Show less «

I only record songs that touch me in some way, ones that I can relate to.

I've always been an 'open book' when it comes to my fans. They are so loyal to me and give me such great support that I feel I want to share...Show more »

I've always been an 'open book' when it comes to my fans. They are so loyal to me and give me such great support that I feel I want to share as much of my life with them as I can. They are part of this journey - a big part! Show less «

[on Christina Aguilera] I remember thinking, "This girl's got it all, and then some!". Unbelievable voice, great dancer and so very beautifu...Show more »

[on Christina Aguilera] I remember thinking, "This girl's got it all, and then some!". Unbelievable voice, great dancer and so very beautiful. Without a doubt, she's one of the most talented artists the world has ever seen or heard, and I think she's going to continue to amaze us for many, many years to come. Show less «