Liane Foly was born on December 16, 1962, in Lyon. Like all passions, Liane quickly fell into the world of music. From the age of 12, she sang every weekend in the family band called “Black and White.” Accompanied by her brother on drums and her sister on piano, Liane took her first steps on stage. A stage that, in her career, would take various forms – from concert halls to performance venues…But before that, Liane hit the road.
For many years, she sang in piano bars and nightclubs in her region before making the right connection. When André Manoukian first noticed her, he was not convinced by her talent. But the 22-year-old woman did not let the opportunity pass. Her strong character convinced Manoukian, who, along with songwriter Philippe Viennet, began to work with Liane on a demo. Once the work was completed, the trio moved to the Capital where Liane eventually landed a contract with Virgin. “The Man I Love,” the title of Liane Foly’s first album, was released in 1988 and made its way into the hit parade. A year after the album, Liane Foly was invited by Claude Nougaro to be his opening act at L’Olympia. Between concerts and jazz festivals, Liane released her second album “Rêve Orange.” An early career that earned her a Victoire de la Musique in 1991 in the category “Female Revelation of the Year.” Her albums continued to release, but her musical universe remained the same until 1997 when her album “Caméléon” – with funkier sounds – received mixed reviews. Despite this, the singer has managed to maintain the musical universe that fits her perfectly. A jazzy world so well embodied by her deep and sensual voice.
Liane Foly is versatile. In 1994, she ventured into cinema with “Zadoc et Le Bonheur” by Pierre-Henri Salfati, the first acting role of her career. Ten years after this experience, she appeared on television in a TV movie by Didier Albert, then in the series Navarro. In 2007, she played her first major role in the film “Parce que je t’aime” by Pierre Jolivet.
Excelling in singing, acting, and performing, Liane Foly co-wrote the show “La Folle Parenthèse” with Marc Jolivet, showcasing yet another of her talents: impersonation. In this one-(wo)man show, she impersonates 35 different voices, accompanied by two musicians. From France Gall to Ségolène Royal, Jeanne Moreau, Céline Dion… she embodies all these women with a humor that surprised critics and captivated the audience.
