Age |
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44 years |
Birth date |
May 1, 1980 |
Zodiac sign |
Taurus |
Place of Birth |
France |
Occupation |
Singer, songwriter |
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Isabelle Geffroy (born 1 May 1980 in Tours, France), better known by the nickname Zaz, is a French singer-songwriter who mixes jazzy styles, French variety, soul and acoustic. She is famous for her hit «Je veux», from her first album, Zaz, released on 10 May 2010. She has sold over 3.4 million albums worldwide and is currently one of the most successful French singers in the world.
Her mother was a Spanish teacher, and her father worked for an electric company. In 1985, she entered the Conservatoire de Tours with her sister and her brother, attending courses from the ages of five to eleven. She studied music theory, specifically the violin, piano, guitar, and choral singing. In 1994, she moved to Bordeaux. In 1995, she took singing lessons and played sports for a year in Bordeaux, all while studying kung fu with a professional coach. In 2000, she won a scholarship from the regional council, which allowed her to join a school of modern music, the CIAM (Centre for Musical Activities and Information) of Bordeaux. Her musical influences included 'Four Seasons' by Vivaldi, jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, and other singers such as Enrico Macias, Bobby McFerrin, and Richard Bona, as well as African, Latin, and Cuban rhythms. In 2006, she moved to Paris.
In 2012, Zaz went on tour and held concerts in various countries around the world including Japan, Canada, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Slovenia, Czech Republic (Colours of Ostrava), Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey, among other countries.
Zaz (Paris Tour) in Brest in 2016. With her album Paris she won the 2015 Echo award for best international female rock/pop artist.
In 2016, Zaz was invited to perform in Zacatecas City, Mexico as part of the Festival Cultural Zacatecas.
Height | 5 ft 4 in / 162.5 cm |
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Weight | 115 lb / 52 kg |
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Breast/Bust size | 33 in / 86 cm |
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Waist size | 25 in / 66 cm |
Hips size | 33 in / 86 cm |
Bra size | 38B (US) / 85B (EU) |
Cup size | B (US) |
Dress Size | 6 (US) or 36 (EU) |
Shoe (Feet) Size | 8.5 (US) or 39 (EU) |
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Hair Color | Dark brown |
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Eye Color | Blue |
Nationality | French |
Race / ethnicity | White |