19 Facts About Annie Villeneuve

Annie Villeneuve was born on May 5,1983 and is a French-Canadian pop singer-songwriter.

Annie Villeneuve participated at the first season of Star Academie in 2003.

Annie Villeneuve was born on May 5,1983, in Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada.

Annie Villeneuve has a twin sister, Suzie Villeneuve, who had a singing career until 2010.

In 2000, Annie Villeneuve joined the musical group Quebecissime from the Saguenay region.

Annie Villeneuve has covered many popular songs by Canadian singers such as Celine Dion.

In 2003, Annie Villeneuve participated in the first season of Star Academie, a reality television show similar to American Idol or Canadian Idol.

Annie Villeneuve did not win; however, the experience brought her exposure and popularity among the Quebec public.

Annie Villeneuve released her first album "Quand je ferme les yeux" in 2005.

That same year, Annie Villeneuve was nominated for three Adisq awards.

Annie Villeneuve starred in the television show Annie Villeneuve Acoustic.

Annie Villeneuve has worked with several famous artists such as Serge Lama and Garou.

In 2005, Annie Villeneuve was asked by Celine Dion to be a back-up singer at her show on Les Plaines d'Abraham for the ceremonies of the 400th anniversary of Quebec City.

Annie Villeneuve is considering performing and promoting herself in France.

Annie Villeneuve says that she is really proud of these songs, since she wrote and composed almost every one.

Annie Villeneuve plays the piano, and during her shows she accompanies the song "Quand je ferme les yeux".

Annie Villeneuve is the spokesperson of the Leucan foundation, a Quebec organization that supports children with cancer or leukemia.

Annie Villeneuve has been a spokesperson for the annual radio campaign, Le club des petits dejeuners du Quebec.

Annie Villeneuve participates in numerous charity telethons like Operation Enfant Soleil, a foundation that supports the development of pediatric care in Quebec.