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MN2S Spotlight: Mica Paris
3 years ago
Mica Paris is a renowned British singer, presenter, and actress, recognized for her significant contributions to music, television, and theatre since her debut in 1988.
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Request A ShowCollaboration with the American soul singer led to a hit cover version of 'Where Is The Love'.
Mica Paris has been made Ambassador to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, joining Mark Ronson, Kiera Chaplin and others.
Mica Paris performed with Nadedja as her support act for an event at The Fire Station.
Paris contributed to this album, an international tribute, alongside artists such as Anita Baker, Bonnie Raitt, and Natalie Cole.
Mica Paris featured as a guest on The New Inspirational Choir's album 'Inspirations', alongside Keisha White and Jocelyn Brown.
Paris released the duet 'Secret Lovers' with Alexander O'Neal in February 2008.
James Morrison wrote Paris' first single, "Baby Come Back Now," from her album 'Born Again'.
Paris performed "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" with Nicola Roberts and Ruby Turner at the Platinum Party at the Palace.
Paris performed "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" with Nicola Roberts and Ruby Turner at the Platinum Party at the Palace.
Paris designed a pillow-case for ByteNight, a charity event to raise funds for the NCH and youth homelessness.
Mica Paris is the patron for the Space For Music project, an initiative to renovate Band on the Wall, a venue owned and operated by the registered charity.
Mica Paris supported the "No Means No" anti-rape and gender equality campaign set up by the largest free local newspaper for English expats in Spain.
Mica Paris, born Michelle Antoinette Wallen on April 27, 1969, in London, England, began her musical journey singing in her grandparents’ church. By her mid-teens, she was a regular performer with The Spirit Of Watts gospel choir, appearing on their 1985 EP, ‘Gospel Joy’. At 17, she became a backing vocalist for the UK band Hollywood Beyond and featured on their 1985 album, ‘If’. Her solo career officially launched in 1988 with the release of her platinum-selling debut album, ‘So Good’, through 4th & Broadway. This album featured hit singles “My One Temptation” and a successful collaboration with American soul singer Will Downing on a cover of “Where Is the Love”. This early success established Paris as a significant vocal talent in the British music scene.
Throughout her career, Paris has released seven additional albums, including ‘Contribution’ (1990), ‘Whisper a Prayer’ (1993), ‘Black Angel’ (1998), ‘If You Could Love Me’ (2005), ‘Soul Classics’ (2005), ‘Born Again’ (2009), and ‘Gospel’ (2020). Her musical range has expanded to incorporate hip-hop and house, as seen in ‘Contribution’, which notably included “If I Love U 2 Nite”, a track written by Prince. She has collaborated with a variety of artists such as Anita Baker, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Cole, Courtney Pine, Stereo MCs, Bobby Womack, Guru, Mark Morrison, and Maxwell. In addition to her music, Paris has had an extensive presence in television and theatre. She hosted BBC Radio 2’s ‘Soul Solutions’ and narrated several music documentaries. In 2002, she presented the Channel 4 documentary ‘The Gospel of Gospel’. Her acting credits include the ITV series ‘Marple’ in 2007, where she played Amelia Walker, and a recurring role as Ellie Nixon in the BBC soap opera ‘EastEnders’ in 2020. She also starred in West End productions like ‘Mama I Want to Sing’ and ‘Sweet Lorraine’ in 1993, and featured in ‘The Vagina Monologues’ (2004) and the musical ‘Love Me Tender’ (2015).
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Mica Paris is actively involved in charity work and has received significant accolades. She was awarded the Gold Badge Award by The Ivors Academy in 2003 for her contributions to the British entertainment industry and was recognized in the Top 10 of the ‘100 Great Black Britons’. In the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to music, entertainment, and charity. She serves as an Ambassador for the Amy Winehouse Foundation, participating in numerous fundraising events. Her commitment to social causes is further evidenced by her support for the “No Means No” anti-rape and gender equality campaign, and her past ambassadorship for the Metropolitan Police’s Operation Trident.
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