Faouzia Age, Wiki and Bio

Faouzia

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityDual (Moroccan & Canadian)
Date of Birth05/07/2000
Age24 years
BirthplaceCasablanca (Dar el-Beida), Morocco

Bio/Wiki

Full nameFaouzia Ouihya

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 2"
Weight50 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Franco-Manitoban School Division, Manitoba
  • Carman Collegiate, Manitoba
College/UniversityUniversity of Manitoba
Educational QualificationComputer Engineering

Personal Life

Date of Birth05/07/2000
BirthplaceCasablanca (Dar el-Beida), Morocco
Zodiac signCancer
ReligionIslam
EthnicityMoroccan
Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherMustapha Ouihya
MotherBouchra Alaoui
Siblings
Sister
  • Samia Ouihya (Elder, works as her manager)
  • Kenza Ouihya (Younger, works as her photographer)
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut SongKnock on My Door (On 1 November 2015)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Grand Prize, Song of the Year and the Public Prize Awards at the 2015 Chicane Électrique
  • Came second in Canada’s Walk of Fame Emerging Artist Mentorship program in 2016
  • Won the Nashville-based Unsigned Only music competition in 2017 by defeating 6,000 contestants from 100 countries
  • Became the first Canadian pair (with Matt Epp) to win the International Songwriting Competition in 2017 after beating 16,000 participants from 137 countries (for the song The Sound)
  • Performed with Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra at The Forks, Winnipeg on the 150th anniversary of Canada in 2017
  • Manitoba Rising Star Award in 2017
  • Became Canada’s first YouTube Artist on the Rise in 2020
  • Nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award at Juno Awards in 2022
  • Named as one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants in 2023
  • Named in Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list in 2023

Favourites

Song(s)
  • Say Something by A Great Big World featuring Christina Aguilera (2013)
  • Hello by Adele (2015)
Moroccan FoodTagine
Moroccan DrinkPoms

Some Lesser Known Facts

Faouzia is a Moroccan-Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician known for hit songs like Born Without a Heart, Tears of Gold, and You Don’t Even Know Me.
By 2023, her songs had been streamed globally over 1 billion times.
Her family relocated from Morocco to Manitoba, Canada when she was a year old, settling in Carman, Manitoba.
During school, Faouzia preferred acting in plays over sports and outdoor activities.
Inspired by her sister playing piano, she began writing songs at five and learned multiple instruments.
She posted song covers and originals on YouTube before releasing her first song at fifteen.
In 2017, Faouzia signed with Paradigm Talent Agency, known for managing top artists.
She won the Unsigned Only music competition in 2017, receiving cash and mentoring sessions.
Her career peaked when she featured in David Guetta's 2018 song, Battle.
Faouzia joined Atlantic Records in 2020 and produced popular songs like Minefields with John Legend and Now or Never with Martin Solveig.
Her EPs "Stripped" (2020) and "Citizens" (2022) gained attention, with a debut album set for 2024.
Faouzia embarked on a global tour in 2022 and described her music as emotional and intense.
Her voice spans multiple vocal ranges, and she sings in English, French, and Arabic.
She finds inspiration in her family and Arabic music icons, shaping her pop and R&B style.
The artist engages with fans through her makeup tutorials on YouTube and has received acclaim for her music internationally.
Her hit "Minefield" topped charts worldwide and garnered millions of streams.
Faouzia feels elated when fans find solace or strength in her music.
She has been featured on the covers of Vogue Arabia and Rolling Stone and sells clothing through Warner Music Store.
Faouzia boasts millions of followers on social media and loves her pet cat named Wissam.
In interviews, she emphasizes pushing fashion boundaries and embracing her Moroccan heritage.
For International Women’s Day in 2021, Faouzia curated a playlist supporting women's empowerment on Billboard.