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Tina Arena at 56: a career full of surprises and an awaited comeback
Tina Arena, you definitely know her if you have ever sung “Aller plus haut” in the shower. Born on November 1, 1967 in Melbourne, she is about 1m60 tall, and here is an artist who fits France like a good old hit that never gets old.
What strikes with Tina is her somewhat timeless quality. She has this powerful voice, her distinctive phrasing, and above all this ability to sing wonderfully well in French, even though she was not at all francophone at the beginning.
In her life, there is a French partner, a Parisian son born in 2005, and a chosen discretion, sometimes hard to understand when one has experienced such dazzling success. She has been able to take a step back without fading away.
In 2026, get ready, because she’s coming back strong for a tour in France, marking 50 years of career. Enough to make the Pleyel hall and many other stages in the Hexagon vibrate.
Who is Tina Arena? Origins, identity and first steps before fame
Tina Arena, whose real name is Filippina Lydia Arena, is a traveling story. Australian born in Melbourne, she is of Sicilian origin, which probably explains that slightly Mediterranean tone in her voice that hooks you.
She started as a child, at seven years old, on the Australian show Young Talent Time. It was there that the seed of the star began to sprout, even though no one could have imagined she would become the darling of French radios.
Her first big breath of international success came in 1998 with I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You, a duet with Marc Anthony, taken from the soundtrack of The Mask of Zorro. This title opened doors for her that she would cross with crazy energy.
For the French-speaking public, the real trigger came with Aller plus haut, her first single in French, recorded phonetically since Tina did not yet speak the language. Never seen before, a risky bet that became platinum!
A journey made of challenges and adaptations
She had to hang on to learn French in the middle of her career, a real challenge she often mentions with a mixture of pride and humility. Imagine singing perfectly in a language you barely master…
But that is precisely what makes all her charm and authenticity. She does not cheat, she gives everything. And French fans have never forgotten that.
Tina Arena’s major hits and career devoted to passion
Between 2001 and 2006, Tina Arena really settled in France. Her album Un autre univers in 2005, entirely in French, marks a turning point. The title Aimer jusqu’à l’impossible is everywhere. Here, we talk about an artist who chose a country and a language to continue writing her legend.
She has sold over 10 million records worldwide, which is no small feat. Recognition came with several awards, including a distinction from the French Republic.
Her style always oscillates between pop, powerful ballads, and sometimes more soulful colors. Listening to Tina is a bit like an emotional journey shared at every note.
And well, know that even after years of success, she has always kept an unwavering humility, which makes her story even more endearing.
Some memorable anecdotes about her
- 🎤 She recorded Aller plus haut phonetically, without speaking a word of French at that time.
- 👶 In 2005, she became the mother of Gabriel, which led her to become more discreet.
- 💔 In 2023, she separated after several years of living with her partner Vincent Have.
- 🎶 In 2025, she sings a duet with a Star Academy student. Guaranteed emotion!
- 🇫🇷 She considers France her adopted country, a bit like her second home.
Tina Arena’s private life: between discretion and family tenderness
What touches in Tina’s life is this desire to keep her privacy. Her life as a mother, she fiercely protects it, especially since the birth of her son. That is also why she has put the spotlight somewhat aside these past years.
She has often stated that she wants to devote all her energy to her family, a choice that resonates with many artists who know that being in the spotlight can sometimes be exhausting.
Her French partner, Vincent Have, with whom she shared many years, has not been by her side since 2023. The separation was a hard blow, but she keeps that quiet strength we know her for.
Between Paris and Australia, Tina juggles with her roots and her attachments. This little Parisian, her son Gabriel, is the center of her world and her daily inspiration.
Latest news and projects in 2025
If you follow the music scene a little, you could not miss her comeback with a tour scheduled in 2026. After taking a step back, here is Tina who regains the taste of the stage with renewed energy.
She also marked minds with her moving duet on Star Academy at the end of 2025, with the title I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You. A truly beautiful way to give a nod to her beginnings.
Her French audience is more than ready to vibrate with her at the Pleyel hall in October 2026 and beyond, throughout her tour in the Hexagon.
To find out more about this famous tour and her projects, you can discover exciting information on her return to France.
Small list of essentials to remember about Tina Arena 🎶
- 👩🎤 Powerful voice and unique phrasing
- 🌍 Sings in French despite her Australian origin
- 🎵 50 years of career in 2026, a rare longevity
- 👶 Discreet mother of a little Parisian
- 🔄 Discreet these last years, but always in the spotlight
