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Francissca Peter
Francissca Peter latest photo in 2019
Francissca Peter latest photo in 2019
Background information
Birth nameFrancissca Peter
Also known asFran
Born (1961-09-06) 6 September 1961 (age 63)
Klang, Selangor
GenresPop, dance, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, lyricist, actor,producer, vocal coach and Freelance writer
InstrumentVocalist
Years active1979–present
LabelsIndependent Warner Music Group, WEA, Scat, Inderoc, EMI
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Francissca-Peter/141725095841541?ref=bookmarks

Francissca Peter, also known as Fran, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter.

Career

In 1987, she was the first Malaysian artist to win the International Award for "Best Song" at the 'Asean Song Festival' held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[1] She is also known nationwide for her rendition of Malaysia's second national anthem Setia.

In 1987, her album Kau Bintangku was almost banned as the album cover had her wearing a crucifix.[2] Warner Music digitally edited the album cover and put it back on the shelves.[3]

In 1990, with five platinum discs, two gold discs and numerous awards to her name, Francissca began working in the United States. During her two years in Los Angeles, Fran worked with artists including jazz fusion pianist Brian Simpson, Sam Simms, Michael Winans of the gospel group The Winans, Vassal Benford, Kirk Whalum, Scott Maio and Himalaya. She also appeared as guest vocalist on jazz saxophonist Cal Bennett's album Local Hero singing Liberian Girl.[4] Jazziz Magazine and Bre Magazine in the USA called her vocals A Lush Standout, An Ingenious Outing and the Most Outstanding Track.

In 2007, she was the lead soloist in the "Musical SPEX – A Spiritual Journey"[5] held outdoors at night in Malacca. Also in the same year, Warner Music Malaysia released a double compilation CD album titled Berlian containing her 19 popular hits and 1 new song in 2007.[6] Warner also released two other compilation albums in 2008, one in March 2008 titled Nostalgia Abadi (Forever Nostalgic) and another in 2009 titled Memori Hit (Hit Memories). Keunggulan Francissca Peter (The Very Best of Francissca Peter), a 37-song compilation album, was released in late January 2010.[7]

Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter Concert

Fran is performing at her Keunggulan 33 Tahun Concert at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

On 4–6 February 2011, in conjunction with her 33 years in the Malaysian music industry, Fran held her first Solo Concert "Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter" concert at The Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya.[8] Being the most successful non-Malay female entertainer in the local music industry, Fran was given the honour of being the first non-Malay Entertainer ever to perform a solo concert at the prestigious Istana Budaya. It was a sold-out, 3-night concert with Fran performing 33 songs each night with a 33-piece Orchestra. Fran received a standing ovation on all three nights including rave reviews in the local dailies and alternative media.[9]

Consequently, in March 2011, Warner Music Malaysia released her box set of all her albums nationally 10 CDs (except for Masih Merindu album which was under an independent label). Also included in the Box Set was a new single Tiada Gementar Lagi recorded specially for her fans as a thank you for the years of love and support given to her for the "Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun" (February 2011).[10]

Charity work

She is known as the "Fundraising Queen" in Malaysia.[11] In 2013, she released the album The Love & Hope consisting of 11 songs. Funds raised from the sale of this album went to the World Vision Child Development Fund to help impoverished children.[12]

Awards

On 8 March 2011, Fran was chosen as one of The Most Inspiring Women in Malaysia by The Star.[13]

Personal life

In 2009 she filed for separation in her marriage, which she announced at the Keunggulan Concert 33 Years Francissca Peter which was in 2011.[14]

Discography

Solo albums

Duet albums with Royston Sta Maria

Compilation albums

Singles

Compositions

List of compositions & lyrics by Francissca Peter

Year Song Title Album Label / Copyright Composed by Lyrics by
1982 Saat Manis "Bersama Pertemuan Ini" EMI Malaysia Francissca Peter -
1984 Ku Menari Untukmu "Komputer Muzik" Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter
1984 Rahsia Hatiku "Komputer Muzik" Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter
1984 Kejadian Ini "Komputer Muzik" Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter
1989 Now’s The Time "Now's the Time" Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter, Michael Veerapen & Susan Goh
1989 Going Crazy "Now's the Time" Warner Music Malaysia - Francissca Peter & Michael Veerapen
1993 Desire "Mawar Terpinggir" Warner Music Malaysia Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Fauzi Marzuki Francissca & Bibiana Peter
1996 Kehidupan Ini "Setinggi Angkasa" EMI Malaysia Francissca Peter -
1996 Kini Tiada Lagi "Setinggi Angkasa" EMI Malaysia Francissca Peter Francissca Peter & Fauzi Marzuki
1996 Ku Pohon Kemaafan "Setinggi Angkasa" EMI Malaysia Francissca Peter
1996 Cinta Di Musim Bunga "Setinggi Angkasa" EMI Malaysia - Bibiana & Francissca Peter; Tessh R S
2003 Ke Udara Kembali "Masih Merindu" BMG Publishing - Francissca Peter & Julfekar
2003 Dihukum Cinta "Masih Merindu" Millenium Art Sdn Bhd Francissca Peter -
2003 Tak Pernah Cinta "Masih Merindu" Millenium Art Sdn Bhd Francissca Peter -
2003 Suatu Saat Dulu "Masih Merindu" Millenium Art Sdn Bhd Francissca Peter & Julfekar
2007 Tomorrow (World Vision Malaysia theme song) "Single" - Francissca & Bibiana Peter
2009 The Power of We "One AIA" (rebranding AIA Berhad theme song) "Single" - Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Leonard Yeap Bibiana & Francissca Peter
2011 Tiada Gementar Lagi "Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter" - Imran Ajmain & Francissca Peter -
2012 It Starts With Me "Songs Of Change (15th Anniversary World Vision Malaysia)" - Francissca & Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap, David Kien Lim Francissca & Bibiana Peter

References

  1. ^ "The winning combination of Fran and Manan". The Malay Mail. 19 October 1987. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Setiap Hari Berendam Air Mata (Everyday In Tears)". Newsclip. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Album baru Fran 'Kau Bintangku' ada gambar salib". Media. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
  4. ^ "American Saxophonist Cal Bennett - Fran is Guest Vocalist on " Liberian Girl "". Cal Bennett.
  5. ^ "SPEX in The Herald". Berita Minggu.
  6. ^ "Francissca Peter - Berlian". AsiaHomeCD.
  7. ^ "Francissca Peter - Keunggulan [ 5186581362 ] - RM27.90 : Asia Home CD". AsiaHomeCD.
  8. ^ "Francissca Peter Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun". Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
  9. ^ "Frantastic performance!". The Malay Mail. 7 February 2011.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Francissca Peter - Keunggulan 33 Tahun". Asia Home CD.
  11. ^ "Aku hanya pendatang". The Nutgraph. Retrieved 22 January 2009.
  12. ^ "Buy A CD! : Francissca Peter & Friends – The Love & Hope Album". World Vision Malaysia.
  13. ^ "100 memorable Malaysia Women - Part 2". The Star Online. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  14. ^ "Fran Akui Sudah Hidup Sendirian Sejak 2009". Murai.com.my. 7 February 2011.
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