My involvement in the movie “La Vie En Rose” is mostly due to total luck or to what I would call luck! It was in February 2005, I was preparing an EDITH PIAF concert as the public continued to ask me to sing her songs during my concerts. I had decided I would read more about her life.

One day while looking for a pharmacy I came across a mall with a large bookstore. I noticed a sign reading Tonight at 8pm, meet Ginou Richer author of Edith Piaf, My Friend. I decided I had to meet her and found her inside signing books.

Ginou was seated, autographing her books. I decided to buy the book and have her sign it because Ginou had been Edith's secretary. When my turn came I told her that I was preparing a concert based on the work of “La Mome”. She asked me to sing a favourite piece of her music. Afterwards Ginou said “you have something of her” which was encouraging but I never thought about it anymore.

Before long I was contacted by Ginoue and asked if I was interested in auditioning for a new movie based on the life of Piaf. She also said that despite auditioning many people they still hadn’t found their Piaf.

I auditioned for Olivier Dahan the writer and director on November 11, 2005 and afterwards he said that they would be in contact very soon. I had no idea how soon. Two hours later they called again to ask me to work on the songs and one week later I was officially cast as the voice of Piaf. Immediately I began work on the incredible film “ La Mome” or “La Vie En Rose” as it is known in the US. I was thrilled to meet and work with the marvelous actress Marion Cotillard who gave such a remarkable performance in the movie.

So began the incredible journey. I don’t live in Paris, I had no idea that they were casting this movie. Only faith, luck and a trip to a bookstore brought me here and now I am beginning many more journeys around the world. What an incredible adventure!