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Quentin Elias (born May 10, 1980) is a French-born model and dance music artist of Algerian Arab descent..
Early life
Elias was born in Marseille, France. An only son, Elias' childhood interests ranged from ballet to kick-boxing. Elias ran away from home after his father died.
Musical career
At age 15, Elias arrived to Paris. Elias worked odd jobs while auditioning for singing or dancing roles. In 1996, he was selected as a member of Alliage after an audition processes, and became its lead singer. After a successful four-year run with Alliage selling 5 million records, Quentin left the group in 2000 to pursue a solo career.
When in New York City, he began working with notable music industry insiders such as Nile Rodgers, Ernie Lake and Junior Vasquez. In 2002, he was named the Most Promising Male Singer, and was awarded the coveted Diamond Award at The Diamond Award Festival in Europe. He later relocated to the United States and released the single "Always the Last to Say Goodbye".
Continuing to perform and record, Elias released a maxi single "Serve It Up" in 2005 and a solo album “What If I?” 2006.
Television and film
Elias has appeared on MTV Europe, TF1, M6, Europe 2 TV, MCM and his His film and TV appearances include "CSI: NY" and Spider-Man 3. He made his theatrical debut in a reading of "Whatever Happened To Norman Desmond".
Modeling
Elias' pictorials have featured in many European and American magazines. He has modeled for Armani, Nikos, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Levi's Jeans. In 2008, Elias appeared on the gay-themed porn site "Randy Blue," performing as a solo model in pornographic videos. That same year he released his first calendar.
Discography
Albums
- 2006 - What If I?
- 2008 - What If I? (Deluxe Version)
Singles
- 1999 - Laisse aller la musique
- 2002 - Always The Last To Say Goodbye (Maxi Single)
- 2006 - Serve It Up (Maxi Single)
- 2008 - Fever (DJ Version) EP
- 2008 - Always The Last To Say Goodbye 2008 (Flash's Love Confusion Mix)
- 2008 - Kama Sutra (DJ Version) EP
- 2008 - Electrofied EP (IMPORT GERMANY)
Awards
'2002 Diamond Award Festival: "Most Promising Male Singer"
References
- Quentin Elias en interview from New-York!
- ^ Windy City Times - The French Connection: Quentin Elias
- Quentin Elias : sa carrière aux Etats-Unis
- "Serve It Up" Info At Artist Site
- "What If I? by Quentin Elias Album Notes
- France-Soir : Quentin d’Alliage dans un porno gay
- RandyBlue Model
- http://www.pr.com/press-release/65923