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Fanny Neguesha

Fanny Neguesha

Fanny Neguesha (born 10 June 1990) [1] is a Belgian model, singer, showgirl, actress, dancer and media personality. [1]

Fanny Neguesha
Born(1990-06-10)10 June 1990(age 27)Brussels, Belgium
NationalityItalian, Belgian
OccupationModel, singer, showgirl, actress, dancer and media personality
Years active2010–present

Biography

Background

Fanny Neguesha was born in Brussels, Belgium on 10 June 1990. Her mother is of Rwandan and Congolese descent, [4] while her father is Italian. [1] Thanks to her heritage, Neguesha can speak over 4 languages fluently. Neguesha grew up in Belgium, Italy and the Spanish island Tenerife.

Professional career

Neguesha started her career as a model in 2010, after she got signed by the Model agency Lixya in France.

In January 2015 Neguesha took part in the tenth season of the Italian reality show L'Isola dei Famosi (The Celebrity Island). It was her first appearance on an reality TV show.

Neguesha started her singing career in 2016, after she had signed a recording deal with Def Jam France.

She released her first single "Evasion" featuring French rapper Mac Tyler on February 26, 2016.

The single appeared on the soundtrack of the French film Pattaya.

A second single "Number One" followed on June 15, 2016.

Her third single "Jober" was released on August 28, 2016.

Besides her own releases, Neguesha appeared in the shortfilm Please Forgive Me from Canadian musician Drake. It was directed by Anthony Mandler and was released on 26 September 2016 as an Apple Music exclusive. The film featured songs from Drake's hit album Views. [5] Shortly after Neguesha signed with Def Jam Recordings in the US. [6]

Personal life

Neguesha got engaged to Italian footballer Mario Balotelli in March 2013. [2] Their relationship received a lot of attention by Italian and international tabloids and helped Neguesha establishing her popularity. The couple split in September 2014 after six months of engagement. [3] She added that they had split as friends and that there was no hate. [7] It was Neguesha who ended their engagement. She cited his jealousy as the main reason for their split. [8]

Discography

YearTitleAlbum
2016"Evasion"N/A
"Number One"
"Jober"

References

[1]
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[2]
Citation Linkweb.archive.orgIsola dei Famosi 2015
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[3]
Citation Linkdailymail.co.uk"Mario Balotelli has his spirits lifted by new fiancee Fanny Neguesha after jetting into Milan for treatment on football injury"
Jul 8, 2016, 8:06 AM
[4]
Citation Linkthesun.co.uk"No more Fanny business for Balo"
Jul 8, 2016, 8:06 AM
[5]
Citation Linkdove.rw"Fanny Neguesha ufite inkomoko mu Rwanda yamaze kubona umukunzi mushya nyuma yaho atandukaniye na Mario Balotelli"
Nov 27, 2017, 7:03 PM
[6]
Citation Linkbillboard.com"Drake's 'Please Forgive Me' Short Film Drops: Watch"
Nov 27, 2017, 7:03 PM
[7]
Citation Linkbillboard.com"Singer Fanny Neguesha Talks Playing Drake's Leading Lady in 'Please Forgive Me' Short Film & Forthcoming Project"
Nov 27, 2017, 7:03 PM
[8]
Citation Linkdailymail.co.uk"Balotelli's ex-fiancee Fanny speaks about split from Liverpool star"
Nov 27, 2017, 7:03 PM
[9]
Citation Linkhln.be"De reden waarom Balotelli gedumpt werd door Fanny"
Nov 27, 2017, 7:03 PM