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Annie Chancel
Also known as Sheila
Career
Active 1962 – present
Biography
About Annie Chancel
Annie Chancel, born on Thursday 16th of August 1945 in Créteil, Ile-de-France, France, is known to the world as Sheila. She is a French pop singer who began her career in 1962 at around 16 years old and has been active for over six decades. Her stage name came from her first release, a French cover of Tommy Roe's hit 'Sheila.'
Sheila rose to fame as a solo artist in the 1960s and 1970s. She also performed as part of the duo Sheila & Ringo with her husband, singer Ringo, and fronted the disco act Sheila and B. Devotion. Across her career, she has sold more than 85 million records worldwide. She stands 5'8" with a slim build, brown hair, and blue eyes.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1962-present (started around 16 years old; 64 years active)
- Birthplace
- Créteil, Ile-de-France, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 70k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Sheila get her stage name?
Her stage name came from the title of her first release, which was a French cover of Tommy Roe's song 'Sheila.'
What musical acts has Sheila been part of besides her solo career?
She performed as a duo with her husband Ringo as Sheila & Ringo and also fronted the disco act Sheila and B. Devotion.
Did you know
- Sheila began her career at 16 and has remained active for over 64 years.
- She has sold more than 85 million records worldwide.
- She is 5'8" tall, which is above average for women.
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