Christophe Willem
Born
August 3, 1983 (41 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Enghien-les-Bains, Val-d'Oise, France
Christophe Frédéric Durier (born 3 August 1983), better known by his stage name Christophe Willem, is a French singer and the winner of the fourth edition of Nouvelle Star (French version of Pop Idol) in 2006.
Christophe spent most of his life in Deuil-la-Barre (Val-d'Oise), where his parents run a driving school. As a child, he learned figure skating and to play the piano. Later he learned to sing as part of a gospel choir "Young Voices". He also was composing songs at the age of fourteen.
Before deciding to study to become a lawyer and calculus professor, he continued to practice music and in 2004 he appeared in a Richard Anconina film, Alive, where he played the role of Henri, a young man with a golden voice who is, nevertheless, not considered suitable for the lead role in a musical. Since his film career continued after this, he returned home, where he studied communication while working a number of part-time jobs, such as babysitting and helping in a theatre.
Pushed by his family and friends, he decided to try out for the 2006 edition of Nouvelle Star. With an initial audition performance of Strong Enough by Des'ree, he surprised the judges, who did not expect such a quality voice from an admittedly ungainly-looking man. Nicknamed "La Tortue" (The Turtle) by Nouvelle Star judge Marianne James, he proved to be a popular contestant, and on 8 June, was crowned the fourth Nouvelle Star.
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Known For
Panique au 31
Christophe · (2 episodes)
2024
Nos Voix Pour Toutes
2024
Les Enfoirés 2024 - On a 35 ans !
2024
Bertrand n'a pas sommeil
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Les Enfoirés 2023 - Enfoirés un jour, toujours
2023
Anniversaire surprise chez les Bodin's
Self
2023
Magical Night in Disney World
Self
2022
Tous Inconnus
("Auteuil/Neuilly/Passy" segment)
2022
Un dimanche à la campagne
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Les Enfoirés 2021 - Les Enfoirés à côté de vous
2021
I Love You Coiffure
Bruno (segment "Sacha")
2020
Les Enfoirés 2020 - Le Pari(s) des Enfoirés
2020
Les plus belles comptines d'Okoo
(2 episodes)
2019
Les Enfoirés jouent le jeu
2019
Les Enfoirés 2019 - Le Monde des Enfoirés
2019
Basique, le concert
Self · (2 episodes)
2018
Les Enfoirés 2018 - Musique !
2018
Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés
2017
Les Enfoirés 2016 - Au rendez-vous des Enfoirés
2016
Les Enfoirés 2015 - Sur la route des Enfoirés
2015
Les copains d'abord font du ski
Self
2014
Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
2014
Les Enfoirés 2014 - Bon anniversaire Les Enfoirés
2014
Piaf, Hymnes à la Môme au Beacon Theatre, New York
Self
2013
Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés
2013
La Parenthèse inattendue
Self · (1 episode)
2012
The Voice Belgique
(16 episodes)
2011
Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs
2010
X Factor
Self - Jury · (12 episodes)
2009
Christophe Willem - Fermeture pour renovation
Self
2008
Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés
2008
Off Prime
(1 episode)
2007
Salut les Terriens !
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2006
Alive
Henri
2004
La chanson de l'année
Self · (6 episodes)
2004
Star Academy
Self · (5 episodes)
2001
Sacrée soirée
Self · (1 episode)
1987
Victoires de la musique
Self · (1 episode)
1985
Champs-Elysées
Self · (3 episodes)
1982