Celine Dion was born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada, and is the youngest of 14 children in a musical family.
She began singing at a very young age and recorded her first song at just 12 years old, which caught the attention of her future manager and husband, René Angélil.
René Angélil believed so strongly in Celine's talent that he mortgaged his house to finance her first album, and their partnership led to her becoming an international star.
Celine won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1988, representing Switzerland with the song 'Ne partez pas sans moi,' which helped launch her career in Europe.
Her first English-language album, 'Unison,' released in 1990, included the hit single 'Where Does My Heart Beat Now,' marking her breakthrough in the United States.
Celine Dion is best known for her iconic song 'My Heart Will Go On,' the theme song for the 1997 film 'Titanic,' which became one of the best-selling singles of all time and won her an Academy Award and a Grammy Award.
She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide, and has won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.
Celine has a vocal range of five octaves and is known for her technical prowess, emotional delivery, and ability to sustain high notes with power and precision.
In 2002, Celine Dion began a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, which became one of the highest-grossing concert residencies of all time and solidified her status as a top live performer.
Celine is fluent in both French and English and has recorded albums in both languages, earning her fans across the globe.
She has received numerous honors, including the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honor in the country, in recognition of her contributions to music and her philanthropic work.
Celine Dion has three children, René-Charles and twins Nelson and Eddy, and she has often spoken about the importance of family in her life and career.
Despite facing personal challenges, including the loss of her husband René Angélil in 2016, Celine has continued to perform and release new music, inspiring fans with her resilience and dedication.
She has a strong fashion sense and has become known for her bold and glamorous style, often making headlines with her red carpet looks and stage outfits.
Celine Dion's influence extends beyond music; she is a global icon who continues to touch the hearts of millions with her timeless songs and extraordinary talent.
