A talent, a voice and above all a physique. If he had suffered for a long time because of his small size and the features of his face, Charles Asnavur would have turned his premises into a force, as evidenced by the beautiful tribute evening “Singing Asnavur”, which aired this Friday, December 10th on France 3.
Small in size but very high Great for talent. In 85 years of life, Charles Asnavur was able to rise “Bill over”. With his titles “Bohemian”, “Pick me up” Or “Mom”The singer, who died on October 1, 2018, has passed away An amazing talent. Today, he is recorded as one of the iconic artists of French songwriting, as evidenced by the Tribute Evening “Let’s sing Asnavoor”, Aired on France 3 this Friday, December 10th. However, It was not a foregone conclusion for the songwriter. Early in his career, in 1933, Charles Asnavur was long Kills for fun Due to its size.
Unfortunately this is not the only physical point that has plagued Edith Piaf’s friend for a long time. His hoarse song, his nasal voice, his tense and thin gestures Have also been the target of harsh criticism. Touched by his malicious words, Charles Aznavoor lay on the paper This is a deep wound In his biography “Aznavour by Aznavour” Published in editions Fired In 1970. “What are my flaws? My voice, my height, my gestures, My lack of culture and education, my lack of openness, my lack of personality. My voice? It is impossible to change it. The teachers I consulted were definite: they advised me not to sing. I will sing though, Even if it tears my clotis “, He wrote. However, out of this weakness, the father of Misha and Katya Asnavoor made it strong. Charles Aznavoor, who was determined to find a place with Gilbert Bécaud and Jacques Brel, did not give up. In 1955, Victory finally reaches him And opens the doors of the prestigious Olympia Performance Hall.
Charles Asnavur underwent cosmetic surgery
Charles Asnavur, long troubled by his physique, was able to trust La Momin’s support and advice to turn the page on his demons. “We were in New York and one evening My nose is subject to debate Between Edith, Eddie Constantine and music publisher Lou Levy. The latter said that his friend was an amazing cosmetic surgeon. Six days later, I switched to the pool table. My surgery news resulted in a very drunk evening “We’re buried my life with a big nose!”, He recalled in the pages of the book My life, my songs, my pictures (Ed. La Martinier) This is how the artist presents himself A new face and a new beginning For his life. What struck the nail on many of his opponents who first assessed his physique before seeing the rough diamond the latter had hidden.
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