Amel Bent facts for kids
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Amel Bent
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| Birth name | Amel Bent Bachir |
| Born | 21 June 1985 Paris, France |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG, Universal Music |
Amel Bent Bachir, born on June 21, 1985, is a famous French pop singer. She is best known by her stage name, Amel Bent. She became well-known after reaching the semi-finals of a French TV singing show called Nouvelle Star. She is one of the most successful artists to come from that competition.
Amel Bent has also been a coach on popular TV shows. From 2018 to 2019, she coached on The Voice Kids France. She was also a coach on The Voice France from 2020 to 2023.
About Amel Bent
Amel Bent grew up in a Paris suburb called La Courneuve. Her father is from Algeria, and her mother is from Morocco. She has one brother and one sister.
Her music career began when she joined Nouvelle Star 2. This show is France's version of Pop Idol. Even though she did not win the show, important music producers noticed her talent.
In late 2004, she released her first album, Un Jour d'été. This album sold over 550,000 copies in France. Her song "Ma philosophie" was a huge hit. It sold more than 500,000 copies and was the number one song in France for over six weeks!
In 2012, Amel Bent joined the TV show Danse avec les stars. This is the French version of Dancing with the Stars. She and her dance partner, Christophe Licata, came in second place. They later won the show's special Christmas episode.
Music Albums
Amel Bent has released several successful music albums. Her first album, Un Jour d'été, came out in 2004 and became very popular. She has continued to release new music over the years.
- 2004: Un Jour d'été
- 2007: À 20 ans
- 2009: Où je vais
- 2011: Délit mineur
- 2014: Instinct
- 2019: Demain
- 2021: Sorøre (with Camélia Jordana and Vitaa)
- 2021: Vivante
Awards and Recognition
Amel Bent has been recognized for her music many times. She has won and been nominated for several awards.
- 2005: Nominated for Best French Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
- 2006: Nominated for Francophone Revelation of the Year at the NRJ Music Award.
- 2006: Won The Best French Act at the European Border Breakers Award.
- 2006: Won The Revelation of the Year at the Victoires de la Musique.
- 2008: Nominated for Francophone Female Artist of the Year at the NRJ Music Award.
- 2010: Nominated for Francophone Female Artist of the Year at the NRJ Music Award.
- 2013: Nominated for Francophone Female Artist of the Year at the NRJ Music Award.
Acting Roles
Besides singing, Amel Bent has also acted in TV shows.
- 2013: Scènes de ménage – She played a character named Amel in two episodes of this TV series.
- 2021: Les Sandales blanches – She played Malika Bellaribi in this TV series.
See also
In Spanish: Amel Bent para niños
