Louane: 10 Facts about France’s Eurovision 2025 singer

France is entering Eurovision 2025 in Basel in style, as always. This year, they are represented by Louane, an artist who is already a big name, competing with the impressive ballad “Maman.”

Since 2023, France has returned to internal selections, and Louane was chosen through this process as well. The announcement of her participation sparked excitement among Eurovision fans.

When it comes to Eurovision, France has a strong history of victories. The country has won five times: in 1958 with André Claveau, in 1960 with Jacqueline Boyer, in 1962 with Isabelle Aubret, in 1969 with Frida Boccara (in a rare four-way tie), and in 1977 with Marie Myriam. It’s been a long time since their last win—could this be the year France brings home its sixth trophy?

France at Eurovision 2025: 10 Facts about Louane

1.    She is from Sainte-Catherine

Louane, whose full stage name is Louane Emera, comes from a small commune called Saint-Catherine in the Pas-de-Calais region. She was born under the name Anne Edwige Maria Peichert on November 26, 1996.

2.    She is a former The Voice contestant

Louane was a semi-finalist in the 2013 edition of The Voice: la plus belle voix. Her participation in the show impressed the audience and helped her build a name in the music industry.

3.    Besides music, she is a well-known actress too

Even though music is her first passion, Louane is also an actress and is well-known for her acting. She gained popularity by playing the lead role in the French-Belgian coming-of-age comedy film La Famille Bélier. Her performance in the film earned her recognition, and in 2024, she received the César Award for Most Promising Actress. In the movie, she portrayed a 16-year-old girl who is the only hearing person in a family of deaf people, and she also sings in the film. Besides this, Louane has taken on other roles, including a leading role in the mystery series Visions.

4.    She is a proud mother

Louane is together with fellow singer Florian Rossi, and they have a little girl, Esmée . Her Eurovision song, “Maman,” creates a bridge between Louane, her daughter, and her late mother, whom she lost when she was a teenager. The song expresses an open letter filled with longing and honors her mother, while also reflecting on how special the experience of motherhood feels to her.

5.    Louane roots are complex

Louane lost both her parents when she was a teenager. Despite this, she was left with a complex heritage that she is very proud of. Louane’s father, Jean-Pierre Peichert, was French, the son of a Polish mother and a German father. Her mother, Isabel Pinto dos Santos, was Brazilian-Portuguese, the daughter of a Portuguese father and a Brazilian mother.

6.    She opened for Jessie J

One of the impressive achievements in Louane’s early career was when, back in 2015, she opened for the famous British superstar Jessie J during her showcase in Paris.

7.    She doubles voices for animated movies  

In addition to her acting career, Louane has also lent her voice for animated movies. You can hear her voice in the French versions of Trolls, Sahara, and Incredibles 2.

8.    She has many siblings

Louane comes from a big family, she has four sisters and one brother.

9.    She has ADHD

Louane was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 8 years old, and she struggled with hyperactivity during her childhood. However, over time, she has learned a lot about self-discipline and how to manage it.

10.  She collaborated with The Chainsmokers

Louane has a collaboration with the famous American electronic duo The Chainsmokers on their debut album, Memories… Do Not Open. She provides vocals for the track “It Won’t Kill Ya.”

Come back for more exciting stories and facts about Louane as we head towards pre-parties and Basel 2025 itself.