ROSE LAURENS

Rose Laurens
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 4, 1953
Deathday: April 30, 2018
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Biography
Rose Laurens, previously billed as Rose Merryl (born Rose Podwojny; 4 March 1951 – 29 April 2018), was a French singer-songwriter, known for her 1982 single "Africa", a top-three hit in several European countries. She was also famous for portraying the character of Fantine, on the original 1980 French concept album of Les Misérables, singing "L'air de la misère" and "J'avais rêvé d'une autre vie" two songs later adapted into English as "On My Own" and "I Dreamed a Dream" respectively.
Filmography
Starring
1998·
Vivement dimancheSelf
1987·
Le monde est à vousSelf
1984·
Die verflixte 7Self
1982·
Vorsicht, MusikSelf
1982·
Champs-ElyséesSelf
1979·
Collaro ShowSelf
Self
1975·
Midi PremièreSelf
1972·
Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf
1972·
Ein Kessel BuntesSelf