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Aret Kapetanovic is a British singer/songwriter, actress and producer.
The daughter of entertainer Patti Boulaye
,
Kapetanovic was raised in England, but briefly lived in Nigeria with her grandparents. As a child, she was a British Junior Backstroke
Champion.
In 1996, whilst on holiday in Nigeria, Kapetanovic - then known as Emma Komlosy - became the first mixed race winner of the 1996 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
beauty pageant (her father Stephen is Hungarian). That same year, she represented Nigeria
at Miss World
in India
where she would meet David Giles.. As no MBGN contest was held in 1997, Kapetanovic held the title for nearly two years before crowning Chika Chikezie in 1998.
After obtaining a Law degree from the University of Westminster
in 2003, Kapetanovic ventured into show-business. She briefly worked for her mother as a back-up singer, before co-producing the musical Sundance. In 2005, she was signed to Sony BMG as a singer/songwriter, and wrote and performed several songs, including "Into the Blue", which was used in the film Silence Becomes You
, in which she had a cameo.
Prior to this, she had a modelling deal with Premier Model Management, and worked in fashion shows, music videos, and commercials. She has since featured in some low budget movies including The Sea Change and Solomon with Ben Cross
, and sung with dance
act Glide and Swerve.
Now married, Kapetanovic is also a charity worker, and was event manager/oragniser at concerts held by her mother's charity Support for Africa, and a charity event at the Hackney Empire
.
The daughter of entertainer Patti Boulaye
Patti Boulaye
Patti Boulaye is a British singer, actress and artist who was among the leading black British entertainers in the seventies and eighties...
,
Kapetanovic was raised in England, but briefly lived in Nigeria with her grandparents. As a child, she was a British Junior Backstroke
Backstroke
The backstroke, also sometimes called the back crawl, is one of the four swimming styles regulated by FINA, and the only regulated style swum on the back. This has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of swimmers not being able to see where they are going. It is also the only...
Champion.
In 1996, whilst on holiday in Nigeria, Kapetanovic - then known as Emma Komlosy - became the first mixed race winner of the 1996 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant originally began as Miss Universe Nigeria in 1983, and was created by Silverbird Group. It was later re-named Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 1986. Winners represent Nigeria in Miss World and, until recently, Miss Universe – currently, only the...
beauty pageant (her father Stephen is Hungarian). That same year, she represented Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
at Miss World
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
where she would meet David Giles.. As no MBGN contest was held in 1997, Kapetanovic held the title for nearly two years before crowning Chika Chikezie in 1998.
After obtaining a Law degree from the University of Westminster
University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its origins go back to the foundation of the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, and it was awarded university status in 1992.The university's headquarters and original campus are based on Regent...
in 2003, Kapetanovic ventured into show-business. She briefly worked for her mother as a back-up singer, before co-producing the musical Sundance. In 2005, she was signed to Sony BMG as a singer/songwriter, and wrote and performed several songs, including "Into the Blue", which was used in the film Silence Becomes You
Silence Becomes You
Silence Becomes You is a 2005 British thriller film starring Alicia Silverstone, Sienna Guillory and Joe Anderson.- Plot :The film tells the tale of two sisters, Violet and Grace, who live a sheltered life within a secluded New England mansion, inherited from their parents...
, in which she had a cameo.
Prior to this, she had a modelling deal with Premier Model Management, and worked in fashion shows, music videos, and commercials. She has since featured in some low budget movies including The Sea Change and Solomon with Ben Cross
Ben Cross
Ben Cross is a British actor of the stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire.-Early life:...
, and sung with dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
act Glide and Swerve.
Now married, Kapetanovic is also a charity worker, and was event manager/oragniser at concerts held by her mother's charity Support for Africa, and a charity event at the Hackney Empire
Hackney Empire
The Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, in the London Borough of Hackney, built in 1901 as a music hall.-History:Hackney Empire is a grade II* listed building...
.