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Mélanie René

b. 1990

Swiss singer

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About Mélanie René

Born 1990. Mélanie René is a Swiss singer.

Mélanie René (born 1 September 1990), also known as Meylz, is a Swiss singer and songwriter. She represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Time to Shine".

René is of Mauritian origin.

René gained recognition by winning the Swiss final for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with her composition "Time To Shine," and went on to represent Switzerland in Vienna. She trained in performing arts and songwriting at the Funambule Theatre in Nyon, Switzerland. René participated in competitions including the George Grigoriu Festival in Braila, Romania, where she received the grand prize in 2009.

She studied at the ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music) and the BIMM (Brighton Institute of Modern Music) in the United Kingdom, where she composed her Eurovision Song Contest entry.

Singles SingleYearPeak positionsAlbum SWI "Time to Shine"2015 73 Non album single(s) "On avait rêvé" —

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Important facts

Born
1 September 1990, Geneva
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Singer
Nationality
Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mélanie René?

Swiss singer

When was Mélanie René born?

Mélanie René was born on 1 September 1990 in Geneva.

What is Mélanie René's occupation?

Mélanie René is a singer.

What nationality is Mélanie René?

Mélanie René is Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mélanie René

· Wikidata: Q18922453

· DBpedia: Mélanie René

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