Jeanette Biedermann (born February 22, 1981), professionally known as Jeanette, is a German pop singer-songwriter, actress and television personality.
Her first album Enjoy! was released in 2000 and her second album Delicious was released one year later and peaked at number 16 on the German Album Charts. The album was certified Gold, featuring the hits How It's Got To Be and No More Tears. In 2002 Jeanette released her third album Rock My Life (2002) and it became her first Top Ten album in Germany and was also certified Gold. She has released four singles Rock My Life, We've Got Tonight, It's Over Now and Right Now and all of them have managed it to chart into the Top Ten of the German Charts. One year later she released her fourth album Break On Through (2003) The album is her most successful album in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. It charted in the Top 10 and is the first album with a Platinum certification.[2] The first single of the album was Rockin' On Heaven's Floor, peaked at number 3 in Germany and number 6 in Austria and Switzerland.
Jeanette has played the main role of TV series Anna und die Liebe since August 2008. In 2009 she returned to music business with a new album (her sixth) Undress to the Beat (2009). The first single is "Undress to the Beat".Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Acting career 3 Music career 3.1 Success career: Enjoy and Delicious (1999-2002) 3.2 Rock My Life and Break On Through (2002-2005) 3.3 Naked Truth era (2005-2007) 3.4 Comeback with Undress To The Beat & music change (2008-present) 4 Personal life 5 Discography 5.1 Albums 5.2 Other Albums 5.3 Singles 5.4 DVDs 6 Music videos 7 Filmography 8 Awards 8.1 2000 8.2 2001 8.3 2002 8.4 2003 8.5 2004 8.6 2005 8.7 2006 8.8 2007 8.9 2008 8.10 2009 8.11 2010 9 References 10 External links
[edit] Early life
Biedermann was born in Berlin in February 22, 1981 as the only child of Bernd and Marion Biedermann. Before Jeanette was born her parents lost 3 children. Two in the pregnancy, the third child, Dennis, died 3 weeks after the birth. At the age of six she began performing professionally on stage of the Circus Lilliput, appearing as a member of a troupe of acrobats and she went on to attend beauty school once she graduated from high school. After her secondary school graduation she started receiving vocational training as a hairdesser. The singer discontinued her studies in 1999, however, after she participated in and won the Bild-Schlagerwettbewerb competition, winning out over 270,000 other contestants. She released her debut single, "Das tut unheimlich weh", soon after that. To date, it remains her only song performed entirely in German. [edit] Acting career
One month later after the competition she continued becomimg an actress when she appeared on the Germansoap opera Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten, where she played the role of Marie Balzer from 1999-2004.[3] Biedermann's blossoming TV career only boosted her music career. In May 2008, she has played the main role of Anna Polauke with German actor Roy Peter Link[4] in the new TV series Anna und die Liebe aired in August 2008, which has brought her further success within Germany. The series broke many records with more than 2,5 million people watching Anna und die Liebe.[5][6] In October 2009, Jeanette confirmed that she will leave Anna und die Liebe in January 2010. The last episode with her will be aired in April 2010 and she will focus on her music career and going on Tour.[7] [edit] Music career [edit] Success career: Enjoy and Delicious (1999-2002) Main article: Enjoy! (Jeanette album)
A few months later after her debut on Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten, she has signed a music contract with Polydor and has recorded her first album. In September 2000 she released her first English speaking single Go Back which became the first single of Biedermann's debut album "Enjoy". The album peaked at number 39 in the national album charts and in Switzerland at number 67. Biedermann won an ECHO in 2001 for best-selling "Female Artist National" one year later. Her second album, "Delicious", came out soon after her debut album, and it became her first album which was certified Gold in Germany. [edit] Rock My Life and Break On Through (2002-2005) Main article: Rock My Life
In 2002 Biedermann released her third Album Rock my Life which peaked at number 7 on the German albums chart and was eventually certified Gold. The album's lead single "Rock My Life" peaked at number 3 and also was certified Gold. She sang a duet with Boyzone member Ronan Keating called We've Got Tonight covered by Bob Seger and both reached #7 in Germany. Other singles which were released from the album were "It's Over Now" and "Right Now"; both songs reached the Top 10. Afterwards Biedermann started her second live tour Rock my Life and released a DVD. Rock My Life is one of her most successful album with four top ten songs. Main article: Break On Through (Jeanette album)
In 2003 she left her label Polydor and released her fourth studio album Break On Through by Kuba/Universal Records, which is the first album which was certified Platinum. The album's lead single "Rockin' on Heaven's Floor" peaked at number 3 on the German singles Chart and at number 6 in Austria and Switzerland. In spring 2004 she started her Break on Through Tour, her biggest tour to date. The second single "No Eternity" peaked at number 8 on the German singles Chart. In Austria and Switzerland it peaked within the Top 40. In November 2004, she released a Christmas Album Merry Christmas debuted at #22 in Germany and #43 in Austria respectively, the lead single The Infant Light was released one week later after the Christmas album and debuted at #11 in Germany in the Top 20. [edit] Naked Truth era (2005-2007) Main article: Naked Truth (Jeanette album)
Naked Truth was released in March 2006 and included contributions from her then boyfriend and guitarist Jörg Weissenberg. The album reached a moderate number 14 on the national albums chart but then fell quickly out of the Top 50. In Austrian the album reached number 44 and in Switzerland number 55. The singles charted within the Top 20. The third single Heat of Summer peaked at number 50 in the German singles Charts. It was promoted by a short live tour, entitled Bad Girls Club, hitting eight cities throughout Germany. After the tour she decided to take a break from her music career and want focus on her acting career, but will coming back anytime to make music. [edit] Comeback with Undress To The Beat & music change (2008-present) Main article: Undress to the Beat
In 2008 she was working on the new album. The album features production from with producers Remee, Carl Falk, Thomas Troelsen and Johan Bobäck. The album's direction went from pop rock to electronic pop.[8] In Early 2009, she finished working on her latest studio album Undress to the Beat. The disc is scheduled for release in Germany and Austria on March 20, 2009. International release dates are pending. The first single of the seventh album will be "Undress To The Beat" and will be released on February 27, 2009. The song reached # 20 in Austria and #6 in Germany before Kelly Clarkson's My Life Would Suck Without You. The song is the eleventh top ten single since her music career and the first after three years.[9] The secound single was Material Boy (Don't Look Back). The song reached #43 in Germany and #69 in Austria. On October 30, 2009 she will release the third single of her album Undress To The Beat Its name is Solitary Rose. The song is one of her favourite song of her album and has performed for the first on the TV series Anna und die Liebe. She said that the song is dedicated to her character in Anna und die Liebe "Anna Polauke". The single reached peak 15 in the German charts.[10] Her upcoming Solitary Rose Tour which was set to start in April 2010 has now been cancelled due to her father being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.[11] [edit] Personal life
In early 2005, Jeanette dated Jörg Weisselberg, the guitarist of her band.[12] In July 2008 they broke up their relationship, the reason is they have a remote relationship and little time to have with one another. But Jeanette said they will be friends and will working together as a friend. There are some rumours that they are still together or together again, they were even seen going out together.[13][14] [edit] Discography [edit] AlbumsYear Title Chart Position Certificate GER AUT SWI 2000 Enjoy! Debut studio album Released: November 13, 2000 Formats: CD, digital download 39 – 67 2001 Delicious Second studio album Released: November 12, 2001 Formats: CD, digital download 16 70 60 GER: 1x Gold[15] 2002 Rock My Life Third studio album Released: November 25, 2002 Formats: CD, digital download 7 28 75 GER: 1x Gold[16] 2003 Break On Through Fourth studio album Released: November 3, 2003 Formats: CD, digital download 6 7 10 AT: 1x Gold GER: 1x Gold, 1x Platinum[17] 2006 Naked Truth Fifth studio album Released: April 7, 2006 Formats: CD, digital download 14 44 55 2009 Undress to the Beat Sixth studio album Released: March 20, 2009 Formats: CD, digital download 13 27 41
[edit] Other AlbumsYear Title Chart Position Certificate GER AUT SWI 2004 Merry Christmas Holiday album Released: November 29, 2004 Formats: CD, digital download 22 43 –
[edit] SinglesYear Title Chart Positions Album GER AUT SWI 2000 "Go Back" 8 59 16 Enjoy! 2001 "Will You Be There" 28 49 73 "How It's Got to Be/No Style!" 7 22 22 Delicious 2002 "No More Tears" 9 15 43 "Sunny Day" 12 33 87 "Rock My Life" 3 6 37 Rock My Life "We've Got Tonight" (with Ronan Keating) 7 6 25 2003 "It's Over Now" 6 18 63 "Right Now" 4 11 45 "Rockin' on Heaven's Floor" 3 6 6 Break on Through 2004 "No Eternity" 9 40 43 "Hold the Line" 11 27 29 "Run With Me" 3 14 24 Naked Truth "The Infant Light" 11 – 59 Merry Christmas 2005 "Bad Girls Club" 20 67 35 Naked Truth 2006 "Endless Love" 22 51 76 "Heat of the Summer" 50 – – 2009 "Undress to the Beat" 6 20 94 Undress to the Beat "Material Boy (Don't Look Back)" 43 69 – "Solitary Rose" 15 16 59
[edit] DVDsYear Title Certification 2002 Delicious Tour – 2003 Rock My Life Tour 1x Gold 2004 Break on Through Tour 1x Gold 2006 Naked Truth Live At Bad Girls Club –
[edit] Music videosYear Title Director 2000 "Go Back" Oliver Sommer 2001 "Will You Be There" Erste Liebe "How It's Got To Be" Oliver Sommer 2002 "No More Tears" Oliver Sommer "Sunny Day" "Rock My Life" "We've Got Tonight" 2003 "It's Over Now" "Right Now" Sandra Marschner "Right Now" (2nd Version) Jörn Heitmann "Rockin' On Heaven's Floor" 2004 "No Eternity" "Hold The Line" Oliver Sommer "Run With Me" "The Infant Light" 2005 "Bad Girls Club" 2006 "Endless Love" Sandra Marschner "Heat of the Summer" 2009 "Undress to the Beat" Katja Kuhl "Material Boy (Don't Look Back)" "Solitary Rose" Nikolaj Georgiew
[edit] FilmographyYear Film Role Notes 1999–2004 Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten Marie Balzer TV series 2001 Der kleine Eisbär Greta voice 2002 South Park Susan German dubbing voice (episode 415) 2004 Happy Friday Different roles Hai-Alarm auf Mallorca Herself Liebe ohne Rückfahrschein Julia Behrendt Main role 2005 Racing Stripes Sandy German dubbing voice 2006 Over the Hedge Heather German dubbing voice Tatort Dana 1 episode Pastewka Herself season 2, episode 5 2007 Die ProSieben-Märchenstunde Daughter of König Drosselbart season 4, episode 3 2008 Die Treue-Testerin – Spezialauftrag Liebe Franziska Schrötter Main role Dörte’s Dancing Dörte Brandt Main role Winx Club - Das Geheimnis des verlorenen Königreiches as Bloom Bloom German dubbing voice 2008–2010 Anna und die Liebe Anna Polauke Telenovela, Main role
[edit] Awards [edit] 2000 Bravo Otto (Silver) - "Best Female Singer" (Won) [edit] 2001 ECHO - "Female Artist National" (Won) [edit] 2002 Eins Live Krone - "Best Female Act" (Won) Top Of The Pops Award - "Best German Act" (Won) Goldene Europa (Won) Goldener Fritz (Won) Comet - "Live Award" (Nominated) ECHO - "Female Artist National" (Nominated) [edit] 2003 Eins Live Krone - "Best Female Act" (Won) Bravo Otto (Gold) - "Best Female Singer" (Won) Bravo Otto (Silver) - "Best TV Actress" (Won) McMega Music Award - "Female Artist Of The Year" (Won) Woman Of The Year (Maxim) (German edition) (Won) ECHO - "Female Artist National" (Nominated) Comet - "Best Female National" (Nominated) [edit] 2004 Bravo Otto (Gold) - "Best Female" (Won) Bravo Otto (Gold) - "Best TV Actress" (Won) Goldene Kamera - "Pop National" (Won) Glamourfrau 2003 (Bunte) (Won) ECHO - "Female Artist National" (Nominated) Eins Live Krone - "Best Female Act" (Nominated) [edit] 2005 ECHO - "Best National Videoclip 'Run With Me'" (Won) ECHO - "Female Artist National" (Nominated) Woman Of The Year - (Maxim) (German edition) (Won) Comet - "Best Female" (Nominated) [edit] 2006 Jetix Kidsawards - "Hottest artist" (Won) FHM - "Sexiest Woman In The World" (Won) [edit] 2007 FHM - "#4 Sexiest Woman In The World" (Nominated) Comet - "Best Female" (Nominated) [edit] 2008 FHM - "#10 Sexiest Woman In The World" (Nominated) Bild Wahl - "Most Popular Woman in Germany" (Nominated) [edit] 2009 Comet - "Best Female" (Nominated)[18] [edit] 2010 Goldener Pinguin - "TV-Star Of The Year" (Nominated) ECHO - "Best National Videoclip 'Undress To The Beat'" (Nominated) Kid's Choice Award Switzerland - "Most Popular TV-Star" (Won) Comet - "Best Female" (Nominated)
