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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 in 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 Ernie Lake, Nile Rodgers 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?”
Modeling and pornography career
Elias has modeled for several fashion designers such as Armani and Jean Paul Gaultier. In 2008, Elias (using the pseudonym of "Q") 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. In addition to his film career, has also branched off into the escort business by advertising in local gay magazines that caters to the French gay community.
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 from Cinestarnews.com, date June 1, 2008
- INTRODUCING: ELECTRO BOY INC RECORDING ARTIST QUENTIN ELIAS from BrooklynPride.org, date June 2008
- "What If I? by Quentin Elias Album Notes from Discogs.com.
- Une Saint-Valentin très gay avec Quentin Elias from Le Monde, date January 26, 2009.
- France-Soir : Quentin d’Alliage dans un porno gay
- RandyBlue Model
- http://www.pr.com/press-release/65923
- Une Saint-Valentin très gay avec Quentin Elias from Le Monde, date January 26, 2009.