Caroline Costa facts for kids

Caroline Costa, born on May 9, 1996, is a talented French singer and TV presenter. She became famous at a young age, first as part of a music group and later as a solo artist. Caroline has also appeared on popular TV shows and starred in a musical.

About Caroline's Early Life

Caroline Costa was born in Moissac, France, on May 9, 1996. She grew up in Castelsarrasin, a town in Tarn-et-Garonne. Her parents are Laurence and Joaquim Costa, and she has a sister named Lucie. Caroline has a mix of backgrounds, including Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and French heritage.

Singing with Pop System

In 2007, when Caroline was just 11 years old, she joined a teen music group called Pop System. This group had six members: Caroline, Marina, Sarah, Lisa, Nicolas, and Joris. They were part of a French children's TV show called Iapiap! on Canal J. A famous singer, M. Pokora, helped guide them. Pop System became very popular between 2007 and 2008. They released a song called "Laissez-nous dire," which reached number 12 on the French music charts.

Caroline on La France a un incroyable talent

In 2008, Caroline appeared on the French TV channel M6's show 100% Mag. Later that year, in November, she joined the TV competition La France a un incroyable talent. This show is like "America's Got Talent." Caroline made it all the way to the finale!

Her Performances on the Show

For her first audition, Caroline sang "Hurt" by Christina Aguilera. The audience loved it and gave her a standing ovation. In the next round, she performed "My Heart Will Go On" by Céline Dion. For the finale, Caroline sang "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. She finished as the runner-up, meaning she came in second place. The winner that season was a fire juggler named Alexandre.

Starting Her Solo Music Career

Caroline began her solo music journey in 2009. That year, she sang a duet with a Spanish teen singer named Abraham Mateo. They covered the song "Without You" in Spanish. She also appeared on TV many times, including again on 100% Mag. In September 2009, Caroline was part of a charity album. This album helped a French AIDS charity called AIDES. She worked with famous artists like Daniel Powter and Lara Fabian.

First Solo Songs and Album

Her first solo song released in France was "Qui je suis" in December 2010. This song was part of an EP (a shorter album) that also included "Mon secret" and a cover of "Take a Bow" by Rihanna. In December 2011, Caroline released the song "Je t'ai menti." She sang this as a duet with Swedish artist Ulrik Munther. A music video for the song was shown on NRJ Hits. "Je t'ai menti" is a French version of Ulrik Munther's song "Kill for Lies." This song was a preview for her first full album, J'irai, which came out on March 5, 2012.

Caroline as a TV Presenter

Caroline also started a career in television presenting. She hosted a French children's TV show called Kids 20. This program was shown on the French children's channel Télétoon +.

Starring in a Musical Show

Since 2012, Caroline has been part of a very popular French musical show called Robin des Bois. The full title is Robin des Bois: Ne renoncez jamais, which means "Robin Hood: Never Give Up." In the show, Caroline plays the role of Bedelia. Bedelia is the sheriff's daughter who falls in love with Adrien, who is Robin Hood's son.

The Cast and Success of the Show

The musical has a talented cast, including Matt Pokora, Stephanie Bedard, Sacha Tran, Dume, Nyco Lilliu, and Marc Antoine. They performed many shows in Paris. After that, they toured and performed in other cities in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The show was a huge success! In 2013, the cast won an NRJ Music Award for "Francophone Duo/Group of the Year."

Caroline's Music Releases

Caroline has released several music projects throughout her career.

Albums

• 2012: J'irai - This was her first full studio album.

EPs (Extended Plays)

• 2011: Qui je suis - This was a shorter album with a few songs.

Singles (Individual Songs)

• With Pop System:
  • 2007: "Laissez nous dire"
• Solo Songs:
  • 2010: "Qui je suis"
  • 2011: "Je t'ai menti" (with Ulrik Munther)
  • 2012: "On a beau dire"
  • 2016: "Maintenant"
  • 2017: "Ailleurs"

See also

In Spanish: Caroline Costa para niños