Jean-Pierre Barda
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jean-Pierre Barda |
Born | Paris, France | 7 March 1965
Origin | Sweden, France |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor, make up artist, hair dresser, entertainer |
Years active | 1984–present |
Jean-Pierre Barda (born 7 March 1965) is a Swedish and Israeli singer, actor, make up artist and hair dresser of French/Algerian Jewish descent. He is most notable for being one of the founding members of the pop group Army of Lovers.
Biography
Jean-Pierre Barda was born in Paris, France, and moved to Sweden with his French/Algerian Jewish family as a child.[1]Barda immigrated to Israel in 2015.[2]
Music and acting career
Barda 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
"Min Mamma Herr Albin" (Swedish version of La Cage Aux Folles) (1995) - the butler
Film
- "Livet är en schlager" (2000) - himself
- "Once In a Lifetime" (2000) (International: English title) - himself
- "House of Angels: The Second Summer" (1994) - himself
TV
- "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
References
- ^ Hartman, Jan (2018-04-05). "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 2018-06-11.
- ^ "Därför har Jean-Pierre Barda flytt Sverige". Retrieved 2018-06-11.
External links
- 1967 births
- French Jews
- Swedish Jews
- LGBT Jews
- Living people
- Musicians from Paris
- French emigrants to Sweden
- Swedish emigrants to Israel
- Swedish dance musicians
- French dance musicians
- French people of Algerian descent
- Swedish people of Algerian descent
- Swedish people of French descent
- LGBT musicians from Sweden
- LGBT musicians from France
- LGBT musicians from Israel