Frenchie Davis facts for kids
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Frenchie Davis
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Frenchie Davis in 2010
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Franchelle Davis |
| Born | May 7, 1979 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B dance, electronica, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer actress |
| Instruments | Vocals guitar piano |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Franchell "Frenchie" Davis (born May 7, 1979) is an American singer and actress. She is known for her powerful voice. Frenchie has performed on Broadway and appeared on popular TV singing shows. She sings soul, dance, and pop music.
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Early Life and Career
Frenchie Davis was born in Washington, D.C. She grew up in Los Angeles, California. In 2014, she earned a degree in Fine Arts from Howard University.
Her performing career started in 2000. She acted in musicals like Little Shop of Horrors and Jesus Christ Superstar. These shows were with the Freilichtspiele Theatre Company in Schwabisch Hall, Germany.
Her Time on The Voice
In 2011, Frenchie Davis was a contestant on the first season of The Voice. This is a reality TV singing competition.
In her first performance, she sang "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry. She joined Christina Aguilera's team of singers.
Later, Frenchie competed against another singer, Tarralyn Ramsey. They both sang "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé. Frenchie won this round and moved forward.
She performed "When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland. The judges praised her voice. They said she might have the strongest voice in the competition.
Frenchie did not win the fan vote to move on. But her coach, Christina Aguilera, chose to keep her. This allowed Frenchie to reach the "Elite 8" round.
In the Elite 8 showdown, Frenchie sang "Like a Prayer" by Madonna. She was eliminated in the semi-finals, finishing fifth overall.
After the show, Frenchie joined other top contestants on a U.S. tour in summer 2011.
Career After TV Shows
After The Voice, Frenchie Davis continued her acting and singing career. In December 2012, she starred in the musical God Doesn't Mean You Get To Live Forever. This show was in New York City.
In 2014, Frenchie made her first movie appearance. She was in the comedy film Dumbbells.
In 2017, Frenchie played the role of Henri in The View UpStairs. This was an off-Broadway musical. It told the story of a sad event that happened at a bar in New Orleans.
She also received an award for her work. It was the José Esteban Muñoz Award from CLAGS: the Center for LGBTQ Studies. This award honors activists who promote understanding and acceptance.
Broadway and Touring Shows
After her first TV appearance, Frenchie Davis performed in the Broadway musical Rent in 2003. She sang a solo in the song Seasons of Love. She also played several other parts in the show. Frenchie was part of the Rent cast for four years.
In 2004, Frenchie was cast as Effie in a touring production of Dreamgirls. This show traveled to cities like Sacramento and Seattle.
From August 3 to 19, 2007, Frenchie starred as Mahalia Jackson. This was in the Hartford Stage production of Mahalia: A Gospel Musical.
In 2008, Frenchie joined a national tour of the musical Ain't Misbehavin'. She toured with other singers from American Idol. The tour was even nominated for a Grammy award.
In late 2010, Frenchie played the Fairy Godmother. This was in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Enchanted Edition). The show was at the Berkeley Playhouse in Berkeley, California.
Music Releases
Frenchie Davis has also released her own music. She was featured on the song "You Are" by Tony Moran. This song came out on December 1, 2009. It reached number 5 on the Billboard hot clubplay chart.
On September 4, 2012, Frenchie released her first solo song. It was called "Love's Got A Hold On Me". This song reached #12 on the Billboard Dance Chart. It was meant to be the first song from an album called Just Frenchie, but the album was not released.
Personal Life
Frenchie Davis has a vocal range called Lyric Mezzo-soprano. This means she has a strong, clear singing voice.
She is a strong supporter of young people and people of color. In 2013, she spoke at a big conference. She said, "It is important that you see people in the public eye who are not ashamed of who they are. It is ok to be true to you."
Awards and Recognitions
In June 2017, Frenchie Davis received the José Esteban Muñoz award. This award is given by CLAGS: The Center for LGBTQ Studies. It honors people who help promote understanding and acceptance through their work. She shared the award with Nathan Lee Graham and Wilson Cruz.
Images for kids
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Frenchie Davis performing at Broadway on Broadway in 2006.
See also
In Spanish: Frenchie Davis para niños
