The popular French artist Patrick Fiori never forgets about his Armenian roots. He plays the duduk, without which no concert is complete, and visits his historical homeland. The vocalist became a triumphant success for the role of Phoebus in the musical "Notre-Dame de Paris".
Music has surrounded Patrick Jean-Francois Shushayan since birth. The artist gained fame in musical circles in his teens. He first appeared in public as a professional at the age of 12.
On the road to triumph
The biography of the future star began in 1969. The boy was born on September 23 in Marseilles in the family of an Armenian and a Corsican. In addition to Patrick, the parents raised four more children. To help his father, the boy undertook to sell pizza, and was a decorator and an electrician.
The first public performance took place at the Marseille Opera. The talented boy was invited to participate in the musical comedy "La Legende des Santonniers". Very soon an invitation came to the talent show for young artists "Les habits du dimanche", which ended in victory. Then there was the "French Song" competition and the Grand Prix at it.
The novice artist decided to take the mother's surname for the stage, realizing that it is much easier for pronunciation than that received at birth.
In 1993, Fiori went to Eurovision. The single "Mama Corsica" brought him fourth place and a new surge in popularity. In 1994-1995, two albums of the vocalist were released.
Star work
After auditioning in 1997, renowned songwriter Eddie Marnay introduced the singer to colleagues who were selecting artists for the musical Notre Dame de Paris. After his release, the performer of the role of the captain of the royal riflemen gained worldwide fame.
The vocalist left the troupe after the release of the third compilation "Prends-moi" to start preparing the new CD "Chrysalide". In total, the artist has released 9 albums. He has 2 silver, the same number of platinum and 9 gold discs.
The personal life of a celebrity is also quite eventful. While working on Notre Dame de Paris, Patrick and Julie Zenatti began an affair. They were together for 8 years. Then from a romantic relationship transformed into a friendship.
In 1998, an affair began with the singer Lara Fabian. Together, the artists attended events, performed on stage, appeared on television. However, the couple announced their separation a couple of years later.
Family and stage
The wife of the star was Vice-Miss France 2000 Ariane Katrefage. The official ceremony took place in 2008. A year later the first child, the son of Sevan, appeared in the family.
In 2014, he had a younger brother.
Patrick admitted in an interview that he regrets that he did not hide his previous romances. In his opinion, personal, and even more so family life should be a completely closed topic for the general public.
Arian is busy raising children and home. She doesn't like being in the spotlight. At the same time, the spouse is a full-fledged business partner of the husband. She always takes part in the work on his albums.
