La Zarra
Fatima-Zahra Hafdi (born 25 August 1987) is a Canadian singer based in France. She is known professionally as La Zarra.
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.jpg) La Zarra performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Fatima-Zahri Hafdi |
| Also known as | La Zarra |
| Born | 25 August 1987 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Polydor Records |
Life and career
Fatima-Zahri Hafdi was born in Montreal, Quebec, the French-speaking province of Canada. Her parents are of Moroccan descent. La Zarra has a daughter.
La Zarra began her music career in 2016, when she released her debut single "Printemps blanc", in collaboration with French rapper Niro.[1]
In 2021, she became famous with the single "Tu t'en iras", which was was certified platinum by the SNEP.
La Zarra received international fame when she was chosen to represent France in the 2023 Eurovision Contest with the song "Évidemment". She finished in 16th place out of 26 finalists.[2]
In August 2023, La Zarra was a guest celebrity judge in the semi-final of the French version of Drag Race.
Sources
- ↑ "La Zarra – Biographie : naissance, parcours, famille..." njr.fr (in français). Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ↑ "La Zarra will represent France at Eurovision 2023". eurovision.tv. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-14.