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| File:Chico on XFactor.jpgChico Slimani performing during the second series of the X Factor. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Wales |
| Years active | 2006–present (singer) |
Yousseph "Chico" Slimani (born April 2, 1971) is a British pop singer of Moroccan descent who rose to prominence in the United Kingdom after reaching the semi-finals of the 2005 series of the talent show The X Factor.
Early life
Chico was born in Wales but moved to Morocco when he was a baby. While in Morocco he was a mountain goat herder until the age of 13, before once again moving back to the UK at age 14 to live in Crawley, West Sussex. Chico has had a number of jobs in his life. He was a hairdresser and also an electrician, before joining exotic dance troupe Extreme Force, to raise money for his ill grandmother. He then auditioned for The X Factor. Chico says he practised his singing most in the bathroom, and he grew up with Arabic and Indian music. Chico is a Muslim and a Sufi disciple.
The X Factor
During The X Factor competition, Chico was mentored by manager Sharon Osbourne. Slimani's dancing impressed X Factor judges, and he was popular with viewers, but he failed to reach the final of the ITV talent show, being voted out in the third from last episode. It was eventually won by singer Shayne Ward in December 2005. Slimani had originally planned to release his single, which he performed during the talent show, before Christmas. "I'm absolutely loving every minute of it, and looking forward to releasing the single at last," he was stated as saying.
Music career
Chico released his debut single, "It's Chico Time", in February 2006, entering the UK Singles Chart at #1 on 5 March 2006. He also took part in a nationwide X Factor tour, which began in Newcastle upon Tyne. It's Chico Time remained at number one for two weeks. Chico's follow up single, a cover of the song "D.I.S.C.O" entered the charts at number twenty four the following August.
Trivia
- His height is 6' 1" (1.85 m).
- Became a dad to Lalla-Khira on the 5th June 2006. She was born weighing 9lb 7oz.
- He has also written and starred in a Bafta nominated short movie called Winner Takes All.
- He is set to return to acting to play a part in the upcoming movie Lunchbox, an original screenplay written by JC Mac, Chico Slimani and Helen Grace.
- Chico has also designed a pillow-case for a charity auction to help with bytenight; a charity event for the NCH. The pillow will be up for bids through the ByteNight website
- He was nominated at the National Television Awards in 2006 for most popular TV Contender. He failed to make the top 5, which included Nikki and Pete from Big Brother, Chantelle from Celebrity Big Brother, Carol Thatcher from I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and Richard Fleeshman from Soapstar Superstar.
- He also has his own website, which includes a forum. To date, the forum has nearly 1000 members.
Discography
Singles
- "It's Chico Time" (2006) (Released 27 February, 2006) UK #1 (2 Weeks)
- "D.I.S.C.O." (2006) (Release date 14 August, 2006) UK #24
See also
- The X Factor UK series 2
- Shayne Ward, winner of X Factor series 2
- Andy Abraham, 2nd placed finalist
- Journey South, 3rd placed finalist
References
- "Chico Biography". Chico Official Website.