Zazie
Known for Acting · 67 credits
- Born
- 1964-04-18 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France
- Also known as
- Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes
Biography
Isabelle Marie Anne de Truchis de Varennes (born 18 April 1964), better known by her stage name Zazie, is a French pop singer and songwriter. Her greatest hits include "Je suis un homme", "À ma place" and "Speed". She co-produces all her albums and is noted for her playful use of language.
Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes was born on 18 April 1964 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. She was nicknamed "Zazie" in reference to the title character of the Raymond Queneau novel Zazie dans le métro. Her mother was a music teacher and her father, Hervé de Truchis de Varennes, was an architect. At home, they listened to Georges Brassens, Jacques Brel and Barbara, as well as classical music. Inspired, Zazie began learning to play the violin at the age of ten, later teaching herself to play the piano and guitar. After high school, Zazie began studying to become a psychotherapist; however, her classic beauty and nearly six-foot stature caught the attention of modelling agents, and she abandoned her schooling to become a fashion model.
In 1990, Zazie began her musical career. She signed a contract with Phonogram in 1991. In 1992, she released Je, tu, ils, her first album recorded in the studios of Peter Gabriel. She collaborated for the first time with Pascal Obispo on the song "Un, deux, trois, soleil". She wrote almost all the tracks of the album and participated in the composition. The album had minor success, and the single "Sucré salé" was ranked No. 46 on the Top 50 (French SNEP Singles Chart). The following year, Zazie was awarded 'Best New Female Pop Artist of the Year' (révélation variétés féminine de l'année) at the Victoires de la musique. The other two singles from the albums were much less successful, but the singer's career was launched. Her record label agreed to sign for a second album.
From Je, tu, ils Zazie distinguished herself as a songwriter by crafting songs notable for their wit, alliteration, homophonies and double entendres.
In 1995, she released her second album Zen, which was co-written by and co-produced with Vincent-Marie Bouvot. The album produced the singles "Zen" and "Homme sweet homme". Her 1996 single "Un point c'est toi" from the same album was discussed on Canada's MuchMusic TV program Too Much 4 Much due to its controversial content. Ultimately, the discussion panel deemed the video okay for audiences. In the video, a group of four smitten women, including Zazie, follow a pair of men down to a lake. There, the two men strip off their clothes and swim in the water. Zazie fantasizes about undressing one of the men and kissing him. However, her fantasies are spoiled as the two men kiss each other.
Known For
TV Shows (17)
Vivement dimanche
1998
as Self
Sacrée soirée
1987
as Self
Le monde est à vous
1987
as Self
Taratata
1993
as Self
Victoires de la musique
1985
as Self
Burger Quiz
2001
as Self
Star Academy
2001
as Self
Téléthon
1987
as Self
The Voice : La Plus Belle Voix
2012
as Self - Coach
Salut les Terriens !
2006
as Self - Guest
Coucou c'est nous !
1992
as Self
Un bon moment
2020
NRJ Music Awards
2000
as Self
La chanson de l'année
2004
as Self
Rendez-vous in an Unknown Land
2004
as Self
The Secret Song
2018
as Self
The Voice, la suite
2012
as Self
Movies (50)
Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
2014
Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau
2002
Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2024 : Le concert événement
2024
as Self - Guest
Les Enfoirés 2016 - Au rendez-vous des Enfoirés
2016
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés
2008
Les Enfoirés 2021 - Les Enfoirés à côté de vous
2021
Les Enfoirés, 15 ans d'Enfoirés
2005
Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés
2013
Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours
2023
Les Enfoirés 2001 - L'odyssée des Enfoirés
2001
Les Enfoirés 2019 - Le Monde des Enfoirés
2019
Les Enfoirés 2020 - Le Pari(s) des Enfoirés
2020
Les Enfoirés 2026 - La Ballade des Enfoirés
2026
as Self
Les Enfoirés 1999 - Dernière édition avant l'an 2000
1999
Les Enfoirés 2015 - Sur la route des Enfoirés
2015
Les Enfoirés 2018 - Musique !
2018
Les Enfoirés 2022 - Un air d'Enfoirés
2022
Les Enfoirés 1997 - Le Zénith des Enfoirés
1997
Les Enfoirés 2014 - Bon anniversaire Les Enfoirés
2014
Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !
2024
Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés
2017
Les Enfoirés 1998 - Enfoirés en cœur
1998
Les Enfoirés jouent le jeu
2019
Taratata fête ses 25 ans 100% live au Zénith
2017
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs
2010
Les Enfoirés 2025 - Au pays des Enfoirés
2025
Les Enfoirés 2000 - Enfoirés en 2000
2000
L'Étrange Noël de Jeff Panacloc
2018
as Self
Taratata fête les 40 ans de Bercy
2024
as Self
Avec Florent Pagny, tout le monde ELA
2023
as Self
Florent Pagny : Le Phénix
2023
as Self
Jean Paul Gaultier fait son show
2018
as Self
Unis pour l'Ukraine
2022
as Self
Les Enfoirés 2011 - Dans l'oeil des Enfoirés
2011
Les Victoires de la musique, 40 ans d'émotion en chansons
2025
as Self
L'Énigme Jean-Jacques Goldman
2021
as Self
Zazie: Rodéo tour
2005
as Self
Taratata l'histoire
2023
as Self
Solidarité inondations
2003
as Self
Mimie Mathy : Grandeur Nature
2023
as Self
Les aventuriers d'un autre monde 2024
2025
as Self
Autour de la guitare, Olympia 2000
2001
as Self
Les 20 chansons de 2023 préférées des Français
2023
as Self
Zazie : Rodéo Indien
2004
as Self
Zazie : Made in Live - Le Tour des anges
2001
as Self
Concert solidaire - Aidons l'Aude
2025
as Self
Zazie : Ze Live
2003
as Self
Zazie: Zest of
2008
as Self
Zazie - Trabendo Sessions
2005
as Self
About Zazie
Isabelle Marie Anne de Truchis de Varennes (born 18 April 1964), better known by her stage name Zazie, is a French pop singer and songwriter. Her greatest hits include "Je suis un homme", "À ma place" and "Speed". She co-produces all her albums and is noted for her playful use of language. Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes was born on 18 April 1964 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. She was nicknamed "Zazie" in reference to the title character of the Raymond Queneau novel Zazie dans le métro. Her mother was a music teacher and her father, Hervé de… With 67 credits spanning from 1985 to 2026, Zazie has appeared in 50 films and 17 TV shows.
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Most Popular Zazie Movies
- Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui (2014)
- Les Enfoirés 2002 - Tous dans le même bateau (2002)
- Vos 40 chansons préférées des Enfoirés (2025) — as Self (archive footage)
- Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2024 : Le concert événement (2024) — as Self - Guest
- Les Enfoirés 2016 - Au rendez-vous des Enfoirés (2016) — as Self
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