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Star Academy - Biography

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"Star Academy" is the French version of "Operacion Triunfo", produced by Endemol, & is aired on TF1 since 2001. The host of the show is Nikos Aliagas. The headmasters have been Alexia Laroche-Joubert (2001, 2002, 2005 & 2006), Nathalie André (2003), Gérard Louvin (2004), Raphaëlle Ricci (2007) & Armande Altaï (2008).

The first season was aired from October 2001 to January 2002. The contestants were : Amandine Bisqueret (Belgian), Carine Haddadou, Cécile Boutry, Djalil Amine, François Roure, Grégory Gulli, Jean-Pascal Lacoste, Jenifer Bartoli, Jessica Marquez, Khalifa M'Baye, Mario Barravecchia (Belgian), Olivia Ruiz, Patrice Maktav, Sidonie Koch & Stéphane Bosmans (Belgian). They recorded the single "La Musique", French version of "Angelica", originally sung by Nicoletta.
Jenifer Bartoli was the winner & Mario Barravecchia was the runner-up.

The second season was aired from September to December 2002. The contestants were : Alexandre Balduzzi, Anne-Laure Sibon, Aurélie Konaté, Emma Daumas, Eva Chemouny, Fabien Fasaké, Georges-Alain Jones, Houcine Camara, Isabelle Lemoine, Jérémy Châtelain, Nolwenn Leroy, Philippe Miro, Rudy Carvalho & Stéphanie Hansen. They recorded two singles : "Musique", originally sung by France Gall & "Paris-Latino", originally sung by Bandolero.
Nolwenn Leroy was the winner & Houcine Camara was the runner-up.

The third season was aired from September to December 2003. The contestants were : Amina El Bennouni, Anne Thibault, Edouard Algayon, Elodie Frégé, Icaro Da Silva (Brazilian), Lukas Delcourt, Marjorie Condoris, Michaël Sapience, Michal Kwiatkowski (Polish), Morganne Matis, Patxi, Pierre Bouley, Romain Wilson, Sofia Essaïdi, Stéphanie Dalmasso & Valérie Deniz. They recorded two singles : "La Bamba" (traditional) & "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting", originally sung by Elton John.
Elodie Frégé was the winner & Michal Kwiatkowski was the runner-up. Edouard, Pierre & Romain founded the band Premix.

The fourth season was aired from September to December 2004. The contestants were : Emilie Ducrot, Enrique Toyos, Francesca Antoniotti, Gauthier Roubichou, Grégory Lemarchal, Harlem, Hoda Nekra, John Eyzen, Karima Charni, Lennie Joal, Lucie Bernardoni, Mathieu Johann, Morgan Auger, Radia Bensarsa, Sandy François, Sébastien Degut, Sofiane Tadjine-Lambert & Tina Gardrinier. They recorded three singles : "Laissez-Moi Danser", French version of "Voglio l'anima", originally sung by Dalida, "En Chantant", originally sung by Michel Sardou & "Adieu Monsieur Le Professeur", originally sung by Hugues Aufray.
Grégory Lemarchal was the winner & Lucie Bernardoni was the runner-up.

The fifth season was aired from September to December 2005. The contestants were : Alexia Palombo, Arno Demessine, Chloé Boucaud, Ely Breton (Canadian), Emilie Minatchy, Grégoire Bourdin, Jee-L, Jérémy Amelin, Jill Vandermeulen, Laure Ruhland, Magalie Vaé, Maud Verdeyen, Michaël Tabury, Moïses Quaresma, Nassim & Neissa Parize (twins), Pascal Mono & Pierre Mathyss. They recorded three singles : "Je Ne Suis Pas Un Héros", originally sung by Daniel Balavoine, "Santiano", originally sung by Hugues Aufray & "À Bicyclette", originally sung by Yves Montand.
Magalie Vaé was the winner & Jérémy Amelin was the runner-up.

The sixth season was aired from September to December 2006. The contestants were : Bastien Jacquemart, Brice Léon, Céline Duchange, Cynthia Brown, Cyril Cinélu, David Lemeunier, Domy Fidanza, Elfy Ka, Eloïsha, Fafa Ruffino, Faustine Nogherotto, Gaël Garcia, Jean-Charles Dubot, Judith Hassine, Laurent Chanadet, Ludovic Pimenta, Marina & Nicolas Charvillat. They recorded two singles : "Y'A Qu'Un Ch'Veu", originally sung by Michel Polnareff & "Porque Te Vas", originally sung by Jeanette.
Cyril Cinélu was the winner & Domy Fidanza was the runner-up.

The seventh season was aired from October 2007 to February 2008. The contestants were : Alexandra Cohen, Alexia Melotto, Antoine Lefèvre, Bertrand Agot, Claire-Marie Bron, Claudia Atkinson, Dojima Ounei, Eva Léonard, Jérémy Chapron, Lucie Azard, Mathieu Edward, Maureen Angot, Noémie Lovati, Pierre Yanko, Quentin Mosimann, Sevan Malakian & Yaëlle Smaïl. They recorded the single "Bangla Desh", originally sung by George Harrison.
Quentin Mosimann was the winner & Mathieu Edward was the runner-up.

The eighth season was aired from September to December 2008. The contestants were : Alice Raucoules, Ana Palomo-Diaz, Anissa Stili, Edouard Privat, Gaétan, Gautier Riese, Harold, Joanna Lagrave, Julia, Laure Cappellini, Marilyne Lecomte, Mickels Réa, Quentin Lemonnier, Solène Le Pierres & Yvane Beharry. They recorded the single "Chante", French version of Carpenters' "Sing".
Mickels Réa was the winner & Alice Raucoules was the runner-up.


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