Michel Jean-Pierre Barda (Hebrew: ז'אן פייר ברדה; born 7 March 1965) is a Swedish and Israeli singer, actor, make up artist and hair dresser of French/Algerian Jewish descent. He is one of the founding members of the pop group Army of Lovers.
Jean-Pierre Barda | |
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 Barda in June 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michel Jean-Pierre Barda |
| Also known as | Farouk |
| Born | 7 March 1965 Paris, France |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums, keyboards |
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Biography
editJean-Pierre Barda was born in Paris, France. His father was of Algerian Jewish origin. When he was seven, he moved to Sweden with his family, settling in Stockholm.[1][2] Barda immigrated to Israel in 2015. He currently lives in Tel Aviv.[1][3] He has been openly gay since he came out at age 16. His parents kicked him out for his sexuality, and he did not have contact with them for 15 years after.[1]
Music and acting career
editBarda started out working with Alexander Bard as a part of the music group Barbie. He initially called himself Farouk, but reverted to his real name when Barbie later evolved into the group Army of Lovers. Barda has been with the group throughout all of its incarnations.
In 2004, Barda considered joining a new band called Bodies Without Organs. This did not come to fruition, and Barda's explicit involvement extended only as far as co-writing BWO's first single "Living in a Fantasy".
Barda is also known as a hair-dresser and make-up artist. He has starred in movies, television and photo shoots.
Theater
edit"Min Mamma Herr Albin" (Swedish version of La Cage Aux Folles) (1995) – the butler
Film
edit- "Army of Lovers in the Holy Land" (2018) — himself[4]
- "Livet är en schlager" (2000) – himself
- "Once in a Lifetime" (2000) (International: English title) – himself
- "House of Angels: The Second Summer" (1994) – himself
TV
edit- "Rik Och Berömd" (Swedish version of Lifestyles of the Rich And Famous) – host
- "Miss Sweden 2002 Competition" – host
- "Sally" (1999) – himself
- "Silikon" (1999–2001) – make-over artist/host
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Anderman, Nirit. "The '90s pop star who left Sweden for Israel in pursuit of a less stressful life". Haaretz.
- ^ Hartman, Jan (5 April 2018). "The frontman of the legendary Swedish pop group Army of Lovers Jean-Pierre Barda went a volunteer in the Israeli army". The Silver Telegram. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Därför har Jean-Pierre Barda flytt Sverige". Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Army of Lovers in the Holy Land". IMDB. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
External links
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Media from Commons
Quotations from Wikiquote
Data from Wikidata
- Jean-Pierre Barda discography at Discogs
- Jean-Pierre Barda at IMDb
