JULIE ZAHRA
- Julie started her
singing career at the age of 12. She
took part in several song festivals both as
a soloist as well as part of a duo.
Together with Ludwig Galea, Julie
represented Malta at the Eurovision Song
Contest 2004 with"On Again...Off
Again", finishing 12th in the finals.
Julie took part in several musicals and
concerts. She is currently teaching
singing in the performance academy at
Newcastle College, United Kingdom.
Julie is the fifteenth artist to walk on our CELEBRITY RED CARPET. Enjoy!
"...anonymous
during life
and famous when I'm dead" -
Julie Zahra
1. What were
your dreams as a child? Did you ever wish to
become a singer or you thought of another
career?
I used to wander
and dream about many things during my
childhood. I still dream about achieving
particular things to this very day. I never
dreamt about becoming a popular singer. When
I was in primary school I wanted to become a
vet or an astronaut. I love animals and I’m
extremely fascinated by the universe. The
truth is that I never liked science
subjects, so I decided to scrap both ideas
and look in other directions. I started to
take singing seriously at a later stage in
my life .
2. Are you more like your mother or your
father?
I definitely have something from both of my
parents. I have a good sense of humour which
I got from my father and then I have the
looks and charm of my mother and strong
character. My father says that the more I
grow up, the more I resemble my mother.
3. Rich and famous .... or .... poor and
anonymous?
Let’s say rich and
famous, yet I‘d rather be anonymous during
life and famous for decades when I’m dead. 4. What is
your idea of heaven?
Serenity, peace and
fulfillment.
5. What has been your greatest challenge
so far?
There have
been many challenges in my life. One of them
was to grow up in a single parent family
where I had to take many responsibilities.
Another would be that of moving from Malta
to continue my studies and dreams as a
musician and a professional singer.
6. What was your funniest experience with
a fan?
I don’t really recall any
funny experience with my fans. I had great
experiences and it’s such a wonderful
experience whenever you meet people who
admire myself and my singing.
7. Are you a shopaholic? If so, which
shops do you visit mostly?
Not really… but I'd love to go to shoe
stores and make up stores!
8. What makes you angry?
Hypocrisy and passiveness in all social
institutions. I just hate wars and people
who try to avoid reality and happy to live a
lie.
9. A 'YES' you're sorry you have
said.....and a 'NO' you're proud you have
said?
I tend to say yes to help others yet I do
regret having said it since some people
don’t appreciate at the end! I’m proud to
have said no to smoking. I used to but I had
the courage and will to quit smoking.
10. Which
career do you see yourself doing apart from
the one you're already doing?
I wouldn’t think of anything yet. I love
my career; as I managed to combine both my
teaching skills and music knowledge
together.
11. Which is
your favourite word....and least favourite?
My favourite word would be the word
food and diet for
least favourite.
12. Can you
please send a message to all readers of
OGAEMALTA.com?
I thank all OgaeMalta readers for their
support and appreciation and I look forward
to share my new music with you all.
