Merwan Rim
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Mourad Merwan Rim best known as Merwan Rim, is a French actor and singer-songwriter.
where he attended communication studies
to enroll in Alice Dona Studios, a performing arts school for future professionals in September 2000. Nine months later, Merwan was cast as Ramses in the musical Les Dix Commandements
. He first was Pow-Wow member Ahmed Mouici's alternate before he took over the role on one year later.
In 2004, Merwan enrolled in Elie Chouraqui
and Maxime Le Forestier
's musical entitled Spartacus
in which he was cast as Davids stand-in but he never had the occasion to portray the role. Nevertheless, Merwan avoided a show's being cancelled at the last minute by replacing Pow-Wow member Alain Chennevière (who portrayed Crassus) at the drop of the hat, calling himself "the stand-in ès Pow-Wow".
Soon after, Merwan was chosen to portray François, Duke of Beaufort
in the musical Le Roi Soleil which opened for two seasons in Paris on 22 September 2005. Even though he was not the star of the show, Merwan gathered a huge fandom thanks to his pleasant character tinged with shyness.
In 2007, Merwan recorded two duets with Canadian singer Marilou
. The first C'était écrit for the Canadian version of Marilou's album (released on 8 May 2007) and the second Danser sur la lune for the European version (released on 25 June 2007). After the end of Le Roi Soleil, Merwan began touring France with his musicians to promote his future solo album due to release in 2012.
On 1 June 2009, Merwan announced he had been cast on the musical Mozart L'Opéra-Rock for the roles of L'Aubergiste and the Clown Démoniaque. In addition to his two roles, Merwan is also an alternate for Antonio Salieri (portrayed by Florent Mothe). The musical opened on 22 September 2009 in Paris and had a phenomenal success.
Merwan Rim's solo debut single, entitled "Vous" (meaning : you), is available for legal download since 2011, May 2nd
Appearances in musical soundtrack recordings:
Guest appearances:
Biography
At the age of 17, Merwan Rim started to learn and instruments as an autodidact. Realizing his gift in musical arts, Merwan decided to become a full time musician. This decision led him into quitting Paris 13 UniversityParis 13 University
University of Paris 13 is one of the thirteen universities in Paris which replaced the University of Paris in 1970. It is also identified as University of Paris North .-External links:*...
where he attended communication studies
Communication studies
Communication Studies is an academic field that deals with processes of communication, commonly defined as the sharing of symbols over distances in space and time. Hence, communication studies encompasses a wide range of topics and contexts ranging from face-to-face conversation to speeches to mass...
to enroll in Alice Dona Studios, a performing arts school for future professionals in September 2000. Nine months later, Merwan was cast as Ramses in the musical Les Dix Commandements
Les Dix Commandements (musical)
Les Dix Commandements is a French-language musical comedy written by Élie Chouraqui and Pascal Obispo that premiered in Paris in October 2000...
. He first was Pow-Wow member Ahmed Mouici's alternate before he took over the role on one year later.
In 2004, Merwan enrolled in Elie Chouraqui
Élie Chouraqui
Élie Chouraqui is a French film director and scriptwriter of Jewish origin.-Filmography:*1978: Mon premier amour*1980: Une page d'amour*1982: Qu'est-ce qui fait courir David?*1985: Paroles et musique...
and Maxime Le Forestier
Maxime Le Forestier
Maxime Le Forestier is a French singer.He was born in Paris to an English father and a French mother who had lived in England. He had two older sisters, Anne and Catherine....
's musical entitled Spartacus
Spartacus le Gladiateur
Spartacus le Gladiateur is a musical Elie Chouraqui and Maxime Le Forestier based on the story of Spartacus. The musical extravaganza premiered at the Palais des Sports in Paris in 2004....
in which he was cast as Davids stand-in but he never had the occasion to portray the role. Nevertheless, Merwan avoided a show's being cancelled at the last minute by replacing Pow-Wow member Alain Chennevière (who portrayed Crassus) at the drop of the hat, calling himself "the stand-in ès Pow-Wow".
Soon after, Merwan was chosen to portray François, Duke of Beaufort
François, Duke of Beaufort
François de Vendôme, Duc de Beaufort was the illegitimate grandson of Henry IV of France. He was also cousin to Louis XIV. He was a prominent figure in the Fronde, and later went on to fight in the Mediterranean. His mother was the heiress Françoise de Lorraine...
in the musical Le Roi Soleil which opened for two seasons in Paris on 22 September 2005. Even though he was not the star of the show, Merwan gathered a huge fandom thanks to his pleasant character tinged with shyness.
In 2007, Merwan recorded two duets with Canadian singer Marilou
Marilou
-Background/Early Life:Marilou was born on September 20, 1990 in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. She developed interest in the musical world starting at the age of eight when she started dance, music and theater courses. Her first show was made in several of several hundreds of spectators at an annual...
. The first C'était écrit for the Canadian version of Marilou's album (released on 8 May 2007) and the second Danser sur la lune for the European version (released on 25 June 2007). After the end of Le Roi Soleil, Merwan began touring France with his musicians to promote his future solo album due to release in 2012.
On 1 June 2009, Merwan announced he had been cast on the musical Mozart L'Opéra-Rock for the roles of L'Aubergiste and the Clown Démoniaque. In addition to his two roles, Merwan is also an alternate for Antonio Salieri (portrayed by Florent Mothe). The musical opened on 22 September 2009 in Paris and had a phenomenal success.
Merwan Rim's solo debut single, entitled "Vous" (meaning : you), is available for legal download since 2011, May 2nd
Discography
Solo :- 2011: "VousVous (song)"Vous" is the debut single of French singer Merwan Rim from an upcoming album.It was released in France in May 2011 peaking at #35 on the French Singles Chart.-Charts:...
" - 2012: Untitled (due in January 2012)
Appearances in musical soundtrack recordings:
- 2004: Spartacus le GladiateurSpartacus le GladiateurSpartacus le Gladiateur is a musical Elie Chouraqui and Maxime Le Forestier based on the story of Spartacus. The musical extravaganza premiered at the Palais des Sports in Paris in 2004....
(Original Cast - as a chorist) - 2005: Le Rois SoleilLe Roi Soleil (musical)Le Roi Soleil is a successful French musical about the life of Louis XIV . It premiered on 22 September 2005 at the Palais des Sports in Paris.-Plot:...
(Original cast, as Beaufort) (Warner) - 2009: Mozart L'Opéra-RockMozart, l'opéra rockMozart, l'opéra rock is a French musical directed by Olivier Dahan and produced by Dove Attia and Albert Cohen. The show uses both pop-rock compositions and music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.-Productions:...
(Original Cast, 2 songs) (Warner)
Guest appearances:
- 2007: "Danser sur la lune" with MarilouMarilou-Background/Early Life:Marilou was born on September 20, 1990 in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. She developed interest in the musical world starting at the age of eight when she started dance, music and theater courses. Her first show was made in several of several hundreds of spectators at an annual...
in her album Marilou -- European release - 2007: "C'était écrit" with Marilou in album Marilou -- Canadian release
- 2009: "Atmosphère" (Oneshotrecord feat. Merwan Rim)
Musicals
- 2001-2003 : Les Dix CommandementsLes Dix Commandements (musical)Les Dix Commandements is a French-language musical comedy written by Élie Chouraqui and Pascal Obispo that premiered in Paris in October 2000...
- Ramses (Alternate during the 2001-2002 run) - 2005: Spartacus le GladiateurSpartacus le GladiateurSpartacus le Gladiateur is a musical Elie Chouraqui and Maxime Le Forestier based on the story of Spartacus. The musical extravaganza premiered at the Palais des Sports in Paris in 2004....
- Various roles - 2006: Le Roi SoleilLe Roi Soleil (musical)Le Roi Soleil is a successful French musical about the life of Louis XIV . It premiered on 22 September 2005 at the Palais des Sports in Paris.-Plot:...
- as François de Vendôme, Duc de Beaufort - 2010: Mozart L'Opéra-RockMozart, l'opéra rockMozart, l'opéra rock is a French musical directed by Olivier Dahan and produced by Dove Attia and Albert Cohen. The show uses both pop-rock compositions and music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.-Productions:...
- as L'Aubergiste, Le Clown Démoniaque (as a main cast memeber) and Antonio Salieri (as an alternate)