Francissca Peter

Yang Hormat Dato' Francissca Peter DIMP[4], also known as Fran, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter.

Yang Hormat Dato'
Francissca Peter
DIMP
Francissca Peter in 2019
Francissca Peter in 2019
Background information
Birth nameLuciana Francissca Lucian G. Peter[1]
Also known as
  • Francissca Peter
  • Fran
Born (1961-09-06) 6 September 1961[2]
Klang, Selangor
Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)[3]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Instrument(s)Vocalist
Years active1979–present
Labels

Early life and background

Francissca was born into in Malaysia of Ceylonese (Sri Lankan/Scottish) and Chinese family, to Alice Peter and Lucian G. Peter (embraced Islam in 2007 and changed his name to Muhammad Gaberial Peter Abdullah).[5][6] She was the second of four siblings.[3] Her father — an ex British soldier in the army during Malaya days teaching English grammar to the British soldiers then went on to be one of the first Reuters, Bernama then later joined New Straits Times and then went on to start the New paper, The Straits Echo'. He turned to alcoholism becos he was not happy and was very anti establishment and he eventually abandoned the family in 1978. [7][6][3] Her mother had to raise Francissca and her siblings single-handedly with help from a handful of people and The Canossian Nuns.[7]

Despite being born in Klang, Selangor, Fran spent most of her childhood in Ipoh, Perak. She attended Main Convent Ipoh and then Tarcisian Convent Ipoh. The family moved to Petaling Jaya permanently in 1982 and she was enrolled at a co-ed school in Selayang. Francissca left school after Form Three, took up a typingwriting course, and started working as a salesgirl/rep in a Batik factory and shop for Tourist to help support her family but A year later, with money being tight, Fran took the decision to go into singing.[3] She and her mother scoured through the newspapers together, searching for agents who would help Fran secure a singing job.[7]

After her marriage, Francissca moved overseas - first to the US, then UK, and China (Guangzhou and Hong Kong) - in the 1990s, before relocating back to Malaysia in 2001.[3]

Career

In 1987, she was the first Malaysian artist to win the International Award for "Best Song" at the 'Asean Song Festival' held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[8] She is also known nationwide for her rendition of Malaysia's second national anthem Setia.

In 1987, her album Kau Bintangku was almost banned as the album cover had her wearing a crucifix.[9] Warner Music digitally edited the album cover and put it back on the shelves.[10]

In 2007, she was the lead soloist in the "Musical SPEX – A Spiritual Journey"[11] held outdoors at night in Malacca. Also in the same year, Warner Music Malaysia released a double compilation CD album titled Berlian containing her 19 popular hits and 1 new song in 2007.[12] Warner also released two other compilation albums in 2008, one in March 2008 titled Nostalgia Abadi (Forever Nostalgic) and another in 2009 titled Memori Hit (Hit Memories). Keunggulan Francissca Peter (The Very Best of Francissca Peter), a 37-song compilation album, was released in late January 2010.[13]

Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter Concert
Fran is performing at her Keunggulan 33 Tahun Concert at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

On 4–6 February 2011, in conjunction with her 33 years in the Malaysian music industry, Fran held her first Solo Concert "Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter" concert at The Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya.[14] Being the most successful non-Malay female entertainer in the local music industry, Fran was given the honour of being the first non-Malay Entertainer ever to perform a solo concert at the prestigious Istana Budaya. It was a sold-out, 3-night concert with Fran performing 33 songs each night with a 33-piece Orchestra. Fran received a standing ovation on all three nights including rave reviews in the local dailies and alternative media.[15]

Consequently, in March 2011, Warner Music Malaysia released her box set of all her albums nationally 10 CDs (except for Masih Merindu album which was under an independent label). Also included in the Box Set was a new single Tiada Gementar Lagi recorded specially for her fans as a thank you for the years of love and support given to her for the "Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun" (February 2011).[16]

Charity work

She is known as the "Fundraising Queen" in Malaysia.[3] In 2013, she released the album The Love & Hope consisting of 11 songs. Funds raised from the sale of this album went to the World Vision Child Development Fund to help impoverished children.[17]

Awards

On 8 March 2011, Fran was chosen as one of The Most Inspiring Women in Malaysia by The Star.[18]

Personal life

In 2009, she filed for separation in her marriage, which she announced at the Keunggulan Concert 33 Years Francissca Peter in 2011.[19]

Discography

Solo albums

Duet albums with Royston Sta Maria

Compilation albums

Singles

Compositions

List of compositions & lyrics by Francissca Peter

YearSong TitleAlbumLabel / CopyrightComposed byLyrics by
1982Saat Manis"Bersama Pertemuan Ini"EMI MalaysiaFrancissca Peter–
1984Ku Menari Untukmu"Komputer Muzik"Warner Music Malaysia–Francissca Peter
1984Rahsia Hatiku"Komputer Muzik"Warner Music Malaysia–Francissca Peter
1984Kejadian Ini"Komputer Muzik"Warner Music Malaysia–Francissca Peter
1989Now's The Time"Now's the Time"Warner Music Malaysia–Francissca Peter, Michael Veerapen & Susan Goh
1989Going Crazy"Now's the Time"Warner Music Malaysia–Francissca Peter & Michael Veerapen
1993Desire"Mawar Terpinggir"Warner Music MalaysiaFrancissca & Bibiana Peter; Fauzi MarzukiFrancissca & Bibiana Peter
1996Kehidupan Ini"Setinggi Angkasa"EMI MalaysiaFrancissca Peter–
1996Kini Tiada Lagi"Setinggi Angkasa"EMI MalaysiaFrancissca PeterFrancissca Peter & Fauzi Marzuki
1996Ku Pohon Kemaafan"Setinggi Angkasa"EMI MalaysiaFrancissca Peter
1996Cinta Di Musim Bunga"Setinggi Angkasa"EMI Malaysia–Bibiana & Francissca Peter; Tessh R S
2003Ke Udara Kembali"Masih Merindu"BMG Publishing–Francissca Peter & Julfekar
2003Dihukum Cinta"Masih Merindu"Millenium Art Sdn BhdFrancissca Peter–
2003Tak Pernah Cinta"Masih Merindu"Millenium Art Sdn BhdFrancissca Peter–
2003Suatu Saat Dulu"Masih Merindu"Millenium Art Sdn BhdFrancissca Peter & Julfekar
2007Tomorrow (World Vision Malaysia theme song)"Single"–Francissca & Bibiana Peter
2009The Power of We "One AIA" (rebranding AIA Berhad theme song)"Single"–Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Leonard YeapBibiana & Francissca Peter
2011Tiada Gementar Lagi"Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter"–Imran Ajmain & Francissca Peter–
2012It Starts With Me"Songs Of Change (15th Anniversary World Vision Malaysia)"–Francissca & Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap, David Kien LimFrancissca & Bibiana Peter

References
  1. "Francissca Peter, Siti Fairuz bergelar Datuk". Malaysia Kini (in Malay). 1 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  2. Farihad Shalla Mahmud (6 September 2021). "Sekadar Di Pinggiran sudah 35 tahun". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  3. "Aku hanya pendatang". The Nut Graph. 22 January 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  4. NST Entertainment (2 August 2022). "#Showbiz: Francissca Peter, Siti Fairuz awarded Datukship". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  5. Derrick Vinesh (16 September 2015). "Look beyond race and religion, says veteran songbird". The Star. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  6. New Straits Times (13 April 2011). "Francesca's dad found dead". Asia One. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  7. Elena Koshy (13 May 2018). "Enduring love between singer Francissca Peter and mum". New Straits Times. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
  8. "The winning combination of Fran and Manan". The Malay Mail. 19 October 1987. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
  9. "Setiap Hari Berendam Air Mata (Everyday in Tears)". Newsclip. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
  10. "Album baru Fran 'Kau Bintangku' ada gambar salib". Media. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012.
  11. "SPEX in The Herald". Berita Minggu.
  12. "Francissca Peter – Berlian". AsiaHomeCD.
  13. "Francissca Peter – Keunggulan [ 5186581362 ] – RM27.90 : Asia Home CD". AsiaHomeCD.
  14. "Francissca Peter Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun". Archived from the original on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
  15. "Frantastic performance!". The Malay Mail. 7 February 2011.
  16. "Francissca Peter – Keunggulan 33 Tahun". Asia Home CD.
  17. "Buy A CD! : Francissca Peter & Friends – The Love & Hope Album". World Vision Malaysia.
  18. "100 memorable Malaysia Women – Part 2". The Star. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  19. "Fran Akui Sudah Hidup Sendirian Sejak 2009". Murai.com.my. 7 February 2011.
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