Michał Kwiatkowski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈmixaw kfjatˈkɔfskʲi]; born 12 November 1983) is a Polish singer. In France, he is better known as Michal.

Michał Kwiatkowski
Michal in 2007
Michal in 2007
Background information
Also known asMichal
Born (1983-11-12) 12 November 1983 (age 41)
Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland
Genrespop
Occupationsinger
Instrumentpiano
Years active2001–present
LabelsMy Music

Biography

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Kwiatkowski was born and raised in Gorzów Wielkopolski. In 2001, Michał won a Polish talent show Szansa na sukces (Shot at the Top). After this success, he left Poland and started his studies in France. In 2003, he competed in the third series of the popular show Star Academy. His popularity increased rapidly. He gained second place, but winner Elodie Frégé shared the victory with him.

From September 2009 he was a member of X edition in Dancing with the Stars in Poland. His partner was Janja Lesar. They were eliminated in 11th episode, placing third.

Personal life

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In December 2012, Michal publicly came out as gay in an interview with French magazine Tele Loisir.[1] He has been in a relationship with a pop singer and artistic director Bixente Simonet.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
FRA BEL POL
De l’or et des poussières
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Mercury France
  • Formats: CD, digital download
22 22
All Alone with My Gueule
  • Released: 12 December 2007
  • Label: Mercury France
  • Formats: CD, digital download
85
What's Your Name?
  • Released: 15 November 2011
  • Label: Lovarium
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Chopin etc.
  • Released: 14 October 2014
  • Label: My Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
44
Cicha noc / Douce nuit
  • Released: 16 December 2017
  • Label: My Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

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Year Single Chart positions
FR CH BEL(wal)
2004 Tu mets de l'or #18 #69 #12
Viens jusqu'à moi (feat. Elodie Frégé) #8 #30 #5
2005 Mon tout #50 - #40
2006 All Alone With Your Gueule #68 - -

References

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  1. ^ "Michal: "Star Academy n'est pas une école de musique très efficace"" (in French). Tele Loisir. 6 December 2012.