Céline Dion
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Céline Dion was born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne [1] and holds Canadian citizenship . Her occupation includes singer, actor, voice actor, pianist, restaurateur, and composer [2][3]. She is the daughter of Adhémar Dion [4] and Thérèse Dion , and has siblings named Claudette Dion, Paul Dion, and Jacques Dion [5]. She was married to René Angélil from 1994 until his death in 2016 .
Dion’s musical work spans multiple genres, including pop music, electronic dance music, rock music, adult contemporary music, dance-pop, and pop rock . She has received numerous honors, including Knight of the Legion of Honour, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Companion of the Order of Canada, Officer of the National Order of Quebec, Gaming Hall of Fame, and an honorary doctorate from Laval University, along with two additional awards [6][7].
Her career has encompassed performance, composition, and business ventures, reflecting a broad professional scope [2][3]. She remains recognized for her contributions to music and culture through both artistic achievement and institutional recognition [6][7].
Key Facts
- Father: Adhémar Dion[8]
- Mother: Thérèse Dion[9]
- Child: René-Charles Angelil[10], Nelson Angélil[11], Eddy Angélil[12]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[13]
- Occupation: film actor[14], recording artist[15], musician[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18], Companion of the Order of Canada[19], Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20], Gaming Hall of Fame[21], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[22], Canada's Walk of Fame[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], Billboard Music Award for Icon[25], Chopard Diamond award[26], honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[27], Order of La Pléiade[28], Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[29], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Genre: pop music[32], electronic dance music[33], rock music[34], adult contemporary music[35], dance-pop[36], pop rock[37], soft rock[38], chanson[39]
- Record label: Columbia Records[40], 550 Music[41], Epic Records[42], CBS Records International[43], Legacy Recordings[44], Sony Music Canada[45], Sony BMG[46]
- Discography: Celine Dion discography[47]
- Commons category: Céline Dion[48]
- Voice type: soprano[49]
Why It Matters
Céline Dion has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
She has been cited as an influence by Faith Hill[52], a singer[53], b. 1967[54], of United States[55], awarded the American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[56]; Helene Fischer[57], a television presenter[58], b. 1983[59], of Germany[60], awarded the Romy[61], specialised in pop music[62]; Lara Fabian[63], a singer[64], b. 1970[65], of Canada[66], awarded the Victory of revelation[67], specialised in song[68]; Dadju[69], a singer[70], b. 1991[71], of France[72], awarded the NRJ Music Award de la révélation francophone de l'année[73]; Wanessa Camargo[74], an actor[75], b. 1982[76], of Brazil[77], awarded the Multishow Brazilian Music Award for Breakthrough of the Year[78]; and Alice Chater[79], a singer[80], b. 1995[81], of United Kingdom[82].
FAQs
Where was Céline Dion born?
Céline Dion was born in Charlemagne[1].
Who were Céline Dion's parents?
Céline Dion's father was Adhémar Dion[8]. Céline Dion's mother was Thérèse Dion[9].
What did Céline Dion do for work?
Céline Dion worked as a singer[2], actor[3], voice actor[4], pianist[5], and composer[6].
What awards did Céline Dion receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18], Companion of the Order of Canada[19], and Officer of the National Order of Quebec[20].
Who did Céline Dion influence?
Céline Dion has been cited as an influence by Faith Hill[52], Helene Fischer[57], Lara Fabian[63], and Dadju[69].