Faouzia is a Moroccan-Canadian singer, songwriter and musician known in the early 2020s for her songs “Born Without a Heart”, “Tears of Gold” and “You Don’t Even Know Me”. In 2023, her songs were played more than 1 billion times worldwide.
Wiki/Biography
Faouzia Ouihya (popularly known as Faouzia) was born on Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in Casablanca (also known as Dar el-Beida), Morocco (23 years old as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Cancer. When she was one year old, her family moved from Morocco to Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba and later to Carmen, Manitoba, Canada.
Faouzia (left) and her sister during childhood
She was educated initially in the Franco-Manitoba School District in Manitoba and later at Carman College in Manitoba.
Faouzia student days
She later studied computer engineering at the University of Manitoba. While growing up, Fauzia showed an interest in singing and music, and later became a professional singer.
Faouzia Early College
appearance
Height: 5′2″
Weight (approximately): 50kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 32-28-34
family
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Mustapha Ouihya and her mother’s name is Bouchra Alaoui.
Faouzia’s parents and her sister (middle)
Faouzia’s sister Samia Ouihya serves as her agent, and sister Kenza Ouihya serves as her photographer.
Faouzia (left) and her sisters
husband and children
She is unmarried and has no children.
religion
She believes in Islam.
Fauzia in headscarf
Race
Faouzia is of Moroccan descent and loves Moroccan food and clothing. She also travels regularly to Morocco.
Faouzia wearing a Moroccan hat
Nationality/Citizenship
Faouzia holds dual nationality of Morocco and Canada.
sign
Fauzia’s autograph
Profession
music artist
Faouzia became interested in studying music at the age of four, especially after seeing her sister Samia play the piano as a child. She began writing poems and songs at the age of five and learned to play the piano at the age of six. Later she learned to play the violin and guitar. She also learned English, French and Arabic because her parents often spoke to her in Arabic.
Fauzia plays the piano
Faouzia later attracted attention by uploading covers of popular songs and several of her own songs to YouTube. On November 1, 2015, she released her debut single “Knock on My Door” at the age of 15.
Faouzia’s early singing career
In 2017, she signed with Paradigm Talent Agency, which managed the early careers of pop stars such as Coldplay, Feist, Ed Sheeran and Sia.
After Faouzia signed with Paradigm Talent Agency
In 2018, she performed David Guetta’s song “Battle,” which she called one of the proudest moments of her career. In 2020, she signed with Atlantic Records.
After Faouzia signed with Atlantic Records
She went on to appear in many songs such as Minefields in 2020 with American singer John Legend, the single “Secrets” in 2020 with American singer John Legend, the single “Hero” in 2021 with French DJ Martin Solveig, “Now or Never”, a collaboration with French DJ Martin Solveig.
Faouzia and John Legend (right)
Faouzia released her first EP (Extended Play) in 2020, titled “Stripped”, which included 6 songs, and her second EP “Citizens” in 2022, which included her The hit song “RIP, Love.”
Faouzia on the billboard following the release of her second EP Citizen
In 2022, she went on a global tour, performing in cities including Toronto, London, Dubai, Paris, California and New York. She said in an interview that her first album will be released in 2024.
Faouzia concert poster
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- 2015 Chicane Électrique Awards, Song of the Year and Public Awards
- Ranked 2nd in Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Artist Mentorship Program in 2016
- In 2017, beat 6,000 entrants from 100 countries to win the Nashville Unsigned Only music competition
Faouzia after winning the Unsigned Only music competition
- Became the first Canadian duo (with Matt Epp) to win the 2017 International Songwriting Competition (“The Sound”) after beating out 16,000 entries from 137 countries.
- Performed with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra at The Forks in Winnipeg on the 150th anniversary of the founding of Canada in 2017
- 2017 Manitoba Rising Star Awards
Faouzia wins Manitoba Rising Star Award
- Become Canada’s first YouTube emerging artist in 2020
- Nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2022 Juno Awards
- Named one of Canada’s 25 Best Immigrants in 2023
- Selected in the 2023 Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list
Faouzia named to Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30 list
Facts/Trivia
- In 2017, Faouzia won the Nashville-based Unsigned Only music competition, after which she received $20,000 in cash, a scholarship to a five-week summer performance program at Berklee College of Music, and networking opportunities with executives from major record labels, e.g. One-to-one coaching sessions. Island Records (Universal) and Sony Music Nashville.
Faouzia won the Unsigned Only music competition in 2017
- Faouzia’s songs range in theme from pop, R&B, synth-pop and acoustic pop. According to reports, her voice belongs to the coloratura mezzo-soprano range, with mixed parts from C♯ 3 to G♯5 and a whistle of A6. Faouzia describes her music as “emotional” and “intense.”
- She sings mainly in English, but also sometimes in French and Arabic. Many fans say that her English songs have Arabic accents.
- She said in an interview that her parents and sisters were her biggest motivations for pursuing a music career. In her early days, she wrote lyrics inspired by those around her; however, she later began writing lyrics based on her own personal experiences.
Faouzia (far right) and her family
- Faouzia grew up listening to songs by pop stars such as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Rosalía, Beyoncé, Sia, Adele, Stromae, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend. As a songwriter, her main influences are Rihanna, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Sia. Her favorite Arabic musicians are Umm Kulthum and Fairuz, and she is also inspired by Assala Nasri and Khaled. When she began composing music, she listened to composers Chopin, Bach, and Mozart. Some of her favorite songs include A Great Big World’s “Say Something” with Christina Aguilera in 2013, and Adele’s “Hello” in 2015.
- She frequently uploads makeup-related videos on her YouTube channel Faouzia.
- Her song “Minefield” has over 100 million streams worldwide and debuted in the top 10 on the US iTunes charts, #1 on the French pop charts, #2 on all genres charts, and #1 on the French radio charts Two. .
Faouzia and John Legend (left) during the filming of the song “Minefield”
- Faouzia once revealed in an interview that she loves when fans say her songs make them motivated to do anything, saying:
My favorite thing is hearing one of my songs help someone feel motivated or empowered, or even help them have a good cry – sometimes that’s all you need. I truly believe that immersing yourself in music can help you get through the tough moments in life, and I always hope that my songs can do that for everyone. “
- She has appeared in various popular magazines such as Vogue UAE, Condé Nast Traveller, Cosmopolitan Middle East and Rolling Stone.
Faouzia appears on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine
- Faouzia also sells her merchandise through the Warner Music Store website.
- Fauzia revealed in an interview that she acted in plays during her school days but did not participate in sports.
- She is popular on social media. As of 2023, she has 3 million followers on Instagram, 1 million followers on Facebook, 2.4 million followers on YouTube, and 4 million followers on TikTok. In 2023, her songs exceeded 700 million plays on Spotify.
- She is a cat lover and owns a pet cat named Wissam.
Faouzia and her pet cat
- Faouzia said in an interview that she likes to challenge her limits through fashion. She loves a high fashion look and likes to stay stylish.
Photos of Fauzia
- She regularly eats Moroccan dishes, especially tagine, and drinks Moroccan soda called Poms.
- On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021 (March 8), she created a playlist for Billboard and expressed her hope to inspire women through her songs.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education