Francissca Peter
Francissca Peter, also known as Fran, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter.
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. 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. Warner Music digitally edited the album cover and put it back on the shelves.
In 2007, she was the lead soloist in the "Musical SPEX – A Spiritual Journey" 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. Warner also released two other compilation albums in 2008, one in March 2008 titled Nostalgia Abadi and another in 2009 titled Memori Hit. Keunggulan Francissca Peter, a 37-song compilation album, was released in late January 2010.
Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter Concert
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. 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 inthe local dailies and alternative media.
Consequently, in March 2011, Warner Music Malaysia released her box set of all her albums nationally 10 CDs. 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".
Charity work
She is known as the "Fundraising Queen" in Malaysia. 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.Awards
On 8 March 2011, Fran was chosen as one of The Most Inspiring Women in Malaysia by The Star.Personal life
In 2009, she filed for separation in her marriage, which she announced at the Keunggulan Concert 33 Years Francissca Peter in 2011.Discography
Solo albums
- 1984: Komputer Muzik
- 1985: Aku Hanya Pendatang
- 1986: Sekadar Di Pinggiran
- 1987: Kau Bintangku
- 1988: Harapan
- 1989: Pasti Kembali
- 1989: Now's the Time
- 1993: Mawar Terpinggir
- 1995: Captured by a Smile
- 1997: Setinggi Angkasa
- 2005: Masih Merindu
- 2013: Francissca Peter & Friends – The Love & Hope Album
Duet albums with Royston Sta Maria
- 1982: Siapa Dia Sebelum Daku
- 1982: Bersama Pertemuan Ini
Compilation albums
- 1990: Suara Rindu
- 1994: Siri Legenda
- 1997: 10 Tahun Gemilang
- 1999: Alunan Mesra
- 2000: Every Journey Travelled
- 2002: A Christmas Gift
- 2007: Dulu, Kini dan Selamanya
- 2008: Berlian
- 2008: Memori Hit Roy & Fran
- 2009: Nostalgia Abadi
- 2009: Memori Hit Francissca Peter
- 2010: Cinta 101
- 2010: Keunggulan
- 2010: Sukma Rindu
- 2011: Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter
- 2011: Kenangan Abadi
- 2011: DIA
- 2011: The Boxset of ten albums a special edition in conjunction with her big Concert
- 2012: Bintang Lagenda
- 2012: 101 Francissca
- 2013: The Love and Hope Album
Singles
- "To Know Malaysia Is To Love Malaysia"
- "Reach For The Sky"
- "Setia"
- "Your Love"
- "You Are"
- "Liberian Girl"
- "I Love You Still"
- "Janji Kekasih"
- "Begitulah Aku"
- "Tomorrow"
- "1 AIA – The Power Of We"
- "Tiada Gementar Lagi"
- "It Starts With Me"
- "Open The World"
Compositions
| Year | Song Title | Album | Label / Copyright | Composed by | Lyrics by |
| 1982 | Saat Manis | "Bersama Pertemuan Ini" | EMI Malaysia | Francissca Peter | – |
| 1984 | Ku Menari Untukmu | "Komputer Muzik" | Warner Music Malaysia | – | Francissca Peter |
| 1984 | Rahsia Hatiku | "Komputer Muzik" | Warner Music Malaysia | – | Francissca Peter |
| 1984 | Kejadian Ini | "Komputer Muzik" | Warner Music Malaysia | – | Francissca Peter |
| 1989 | Now's The Time | "Now's the Time" | Warner Music Malaysia | – | Francissca Peter, Michael Veerapen & Susan Goh |
| 1989 | Going Crazy | "Now's the Time" | Warner Music Malaysia | – | Francissca Peter & Michael Veerapen |
| 1993 | Desire | "Mawar Terpinggir" | Warner Music Malaysia | Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Fauzi Marzuki | Francissca & Bibiana Peter |
| 1996 | Kehidupan Ini | "Setinggi Angkasa" | EMI Malaysia | Francissca Peter | – |
| 1996 | Kini Tiada Lagi | "Setinggi Angkasa" | EMI Malaysia | Francissca Peter | Francissca Peter & Fauzi Marzuki |
| 1996 | Ku Pohon Kemaafan | "Setinggi Angkasa" | EMI Malaysia | Francissca Peter | |
| 1996 | Cinta Di Musim Bunga | "Setinggi Angkasa" | EMI Malaysia | – | Bibiana & Francissca Peter; Tessh R S |
| 2003 | Ke Udara Kembali | "Masih Merindu" | BMG Publishing | – | Francissca Peter & Julfekar |
| 2003 | Dihukum Cinta | "Masih Merindu" | Millenium Art Sdn Bhd | Francissca Peter | – |
| 2003 | Tak Pernah Cinta | "Masih Merindu" | Millenium Art Sdn Bhd | Francissca Peter | – |
| 2003 | Suatu Saat Dulu | "Masih Merindu" | Millenium Art Sdn Bhd | Francissca Peter & Julfekar | |
| 2007 | Tomorrow | "Single" | – | Francissca & Bibiana Peter | |
| 2009 | The Power of We "One AIA" | "Single" | – | Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Leonard Yeap | Bibiana & Francissca Peter |
| 2011 | Tiada Gementar Lagi | "Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter" | – | Imran Ajmain & Francissca Peter | – |
| 2012 | It Starts With Me | "Songs Of Change " | – | Francissca & Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap, David Kien Lim | Francissca & Bibiana Peter |