Camélia Jordana is a French singer of Algerian descent. Inspired by her mother, an opera singer, Jordana wished to become a singer from an early age. She got her big break while still attending high school in Marseilles, when she was accepted as a member of the 2009 cast of the popular French music reality show Nouvelle Star. Considered a dark horse due to her jazz/folk inclinations and a perceived lack of glamour, she soon became an audience favorite, eventually finishing third. A week later she had signed a contract with Jive/Epic. Her first album, simply titled Camélia Jordana, appeared in early 2010 to a warm critical reception and excellent sales. ~ Mariano Prunes