Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Was a famous Puerto Rican salsa singer and composer. He came to prominence and is still mostly remem

Was a famous Puerto Rican salsa singer and composer. He came to prominence and is still mostly remembered for his work as singer of the Tommy Olivencia Orchestra.

Is a Filipino musician, songwriter, and vocalist for the band Hale.He began his music career togethe

Is a Filipino musician, songwriter, and vocalist for the band Hale.He began his music career together with guitarist Roll Martinez, bassist Sheldon Gellada and the then drummer and percussionist Omnie Saroca on July 2004, signed up with EMI Philippines in November 2004, and released 4 studio albums.[1]

An accomplished Thai musician and composer who first turned professional at the age of 18. He began

An accomplished Thai musician and composer who first turned professional at the age of 18. He began his life as a musician in a night club and later joined one of the most famous Thai bands at that time(1976-1980), Grand X. In 1981, he began composing music and also started his own band "The Radio". His debut was in 1982, “Nok jao pho bin” (Soaring bird). Between 1986-1997, he composed theme songs for over 100 Thai movies. He is deeply inspired by his beliefs in Buddhism, and began composing music for relaxation, healing and meditation since 1993. While Saewataporn has clinched numerous domestic and international awards, his main motivation is in sharing his music with people worldwide.

Was a Jewish figurative sculptor who was born in Ukraine. She and her family immigrated to the Briti

Was a Jewish figurative sculptor who was born in Ukraine. She and her family immigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine in 1905. She found a job as a cutter and seamstress in Jaffa, where she joined Hapoel Hatzair (The Young Worker), and assisted othe

A famous Indian editorial cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic designer. He is well known for his co

A famous Indian editorial cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic designer. He is well known for his commentary on India's political and social trends.Gurera was born in Moga, Punjab, graduated with a degree in Science from a school in Patiala in 1986, and got his degree in Applied Arts from a school in Delhi in 1990. He started his cartoon career in 1984, creating editorial cartoons in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and other languages.

Was a well-known Marathi actor and an artist. He played different roles in Marathi films and devoted

Was a well-known Marathi actor and an artist. He played different roles in Marathi films and devoted his life to art. He was a master in paintings and powder shading.

Origin Kurunegala Sentimental, Pop Years Active 1985 - Present.Chandralekha was born in Kurunegala t

Origin Kurunegala Sentimental, Pop Years Active 1985 - Present.Chandralekha was born in Kurunegala to a middle class family. From morning till Evening little Chandralekha sang at home. And sometimes got scolded by her Father, asking her if her mouth was not paining after singing. Teachers in School discovered Chandralekha’s Talents. She sang in mostly every event the school had. She took part in Inter school competitions where she brought fame to school. When she was doing higher studies she sang in a Band, which was called “Spring Time” in Kurunegala. In 1976 once when this Band wanted a keyboardist for a Gig, The Sound guys recommended a musician called Rookantha for that particular gig.

A musician from Bega, New South Wales. She is a member of the Australian trip hop group Spook.Chanel

A musician from Bega, New South Wales. She is a member of the Australian trip hop group Spook.Chanel's fame grew largely from her appearance as a finalist in the second season of Australian Idol (2004). She was eliminated from the competition on 25 October having reached fifth place. Both her song choices and jazz-influenced vocal style were noted as setting her apart from the other Idol hopefuls, along with her eccentric hair accessories, which often included feathers, flowers and other ornaments.

A musician from Bega, New South Wales. She is a member of the Australian trip hop group Spook.Chanel

A musician from Bega, New South Wales. She is a member of the Australian trip hop group Spook.Chanel's fame grew largely from her appearance as a finalist in the second season of Australian Idol (2004). She was eliminated from the competition on 25 October having reached fifth place. Both her song choices and jazz-influenced vocal style were noted as setting her apart from the other Idol hopefuls, along with her eccentric hair accessories, which often included feathers, flowers and other ornaments.

Is a singer and ex-British reality television contestant. Chanelle was a student at North-East-Wakef

Is a singer and ex-British reality television contestant. Chanelle was a student at North-East-Wakefield College, Pontefract, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, studying Spanish, Music & English before becoming famous by appearing on the Channel 4 reality show Bi

Was one of the best-known Chinese artists of the twentieth century. He is also regarded by many art

Was one of the best-known Chinese artists of the twentieth century. He is also regarded by many art experts as one of the most gifted master forgers of the twentieth century. Born in a family of artists in Sichuan, China, he studied textile dyeing techniques in Kyoto, Japan and returned to establish a successful career selling his paintings in Shanghai. A staunch supporter of the Guomingtang, he left China in 1948 and moved to Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, and then to Carmel, California, before finally settling in Taipei, Taiwan

Was a Hui martial artist. He was one of the best-known Chinese wrestling (also known as Shuai jiao)

Was a Hui martial artist. He was one of the best-known Chinese wrestling (also known as Shuai jiao) practitioners and teachers.

Was a percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of Latin ja

Was a percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz.Luciano Pozo Gonzales was born in Havana to Cecelio Gonzales, a bootblack, and Carnación Pozo. Chano's family (three sisters and a brother, as well as his older half brother, Felix Chapottin) struggled with poverty throughout his youth. His mother Carnación, to whom his father was married, died when Chano was eleven, and Cecelio took his family to live with his long-time mistress, Natalia, who was Felix's mother.

A Canadian singer-songwriter based in Montreal, Quebec. She previously performed under the names Cha

A Canadian singer-songwriter based in Montreal, Quebec. She previously performed under the names Chantal Condor and Chantal.Her first success was as part of Voggue, a disco duo she formed with Angela Songui. In 1981 they had their most successful single, "Dancin' the Night Away".After Voggue, she recorded as a solo act. Initially she recorded under her full name, releasing the album Chantal Condor on the Epic Records label in 1986. Her style was sometimes described as Italo disco. Off the album came the singles "Marinero" (reverse side: "Don't You Want My Love") and "Nightmare". She received a Juno Award nomination in 1986 for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year[2][3], but lost to Kim Richardson.

Is the lead singer, front woman and composer[1] for the rock, post-punk revival and power pop band M

Is the lead singer, front woman and composer[1] for the rock, post-punk revival and power pop band Morningwood. She was raised in New York City since she was 5, but has recently moved to Los Angeles. On January 18th, 2008 she married Jimmy Urine lead sing

A French singer and actress.Chantal Goya started her career as a yé-yé girl, singing a catchy mid-

A French singer and actress.Chantal Goya started her career as a yé-yé girl, singing a catchy mid-'60s hybrid of girl-group pop and French chanson. She also enjoyed a career as a French New Wave actress; she had a starring role as Madeleine in the 1966 Je

A Canadian singer-songwriter of the adult contemporary music genre. She is also a classically traine

A Canadian singer-songwriter of the adult contemporary music genre. She is also a classically trained pianist, and can play the guitar.Kreviazuk's first album, Under These Rocks and Stones, was released in Canada in 1996 and the U.S. in early 1997 to much critical praise.[citation needed] The album sold over 100,000 copies in the U.S., fueled mostly by the singles "Surrounded" and "God Made Me", while in Canada it went double platinum with sales of over 200,000. Three videos from the album receive modest play on the video channel MuchMusic and radio ("God Made Me", "Believer" and "Wayne"), but it was a fourth, "Surrounded", that became her first major Canadian airplay hit in 1997. That year, Kreviazuk received her first Juno Award nomination as Best New Artist.

An R&B/Dance singer who found modest success in the 1990s with "I Will Survive", in which she rework

An R&B/Dance singer who found modest success in the 1990s with "I Will Survive", in which she reworked the Gloria Gaynor disco anthem. In total her singles have spent 452 weeks on various Billboard singles charts [1] and her albums have spent a total of 8

Is an American teenage singer from Omaha, Nebraska who was a contestant on the short-lived American

Is an American teenage singer from Omaha, Nebraska who was a contestant on the short-lived American Idol spinoff American Juniors. Kohl was 13 at the time 3rd oldest among the Junior members. Songs she performed on the show include "Open Arms", "You Make

Her real name is Miwa Sato (???? ,Sato Miwa?).In 1990, Chara (at this time, she was known only by th

Her real name is Miwa Sato (???? ,Sato Miwa?).In 1990, Chara (at this time, she was known only by this nickname) sent a demo to CBS/Sony which caught the attention of Masahiro Ohara and landed her a deal with EPIC Records and a year later she debuted with

Is an American R&B singer best known as Charlene. She is known for her 1982 popular song "I've Never

Is an American R&B singer best known as Charlene. She is known for her 1982 popular song "I've Never Been to Me", and is considered a one-hit-wonder.She was christened by her mother under the name Charlene Marilynn D'Angelo, which was later shortened to C

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Clare Farrell, he has competed three times on the senior lev

Is an American ice dancer. With partner Clare Farrell, he has competed three times on the senior level at the United States Figure Skating Championships and won the gold medal at the 2008 Eastern Sectional Figure Skating Championships. Their partnership e

French sculptor, was born at Lyon, and belonged to a family which had emigrated from Spain. The name

French sculptor, was born at Lyon, and belonged to a family which had emigrated from Spain. The name should be pronounced quazevo.

An American painter, sculptor and printmaker.While visiting a girlfriend’s grandmother in New York

An American painter, sculptor and printmaker.While visiting a girlfriend’s grandmother in New York, he took the opportunity to view works by Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning. Observing their smudges, smears, and imperfections, he sensed that he too was capable of such work, and decided to attend art school. Arnoldi attended junior college in Ventura, California, where a professor convinced him to apply to the Art Center in Los Angeles. He was accepted with a scholarship, and enrolled in commercial illustration classes. It was the late 1960s, and Arnoldi recalls a stifling classroom environment where male students were required to wear ties

Was a French sculptor. Producing several busts, such as those of the Comte de Clarac (commissioned i

Was a French sculptor. Producing several busts, such as those of the Comte de Clarac (commissioned in 1852 for the Louvre), the architect Fontaine (1854 - 1858), Ferdinand de Lesseps and the composer Halévy, Arnaud also produced monumental works such as the "Le Chasseur à pied" and "L'Artilleur" for the pont de l'Alma in 1856-57 - with "Le Zouave" et "Le Grenadier" by Georges Diebolt,