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Patrick Bruel is a celebrated French singer, songwriter, actor, and professional poker player, renowned as one of France's most popular and enduring entertainers since the 1980s.Born in Algeria, Bruel rose to fame in the early 1980s with hit singles like "Marre de cette nana-là" and "Place des grands hommes".He successfully balanced a prolific music career, selling over 30 million records, with a significant acting career in French cinema.Known for his charismatic stage presence and romantic ballads, he took a hiatus in the early 2000s to focus on family before returning to music.Beyond entertainment, he is a highly successful poker player, winning a World Poker Tour title.

• He was born Patrick Benguigui in Tlemcen, French Algeria, just before the Algerian War of Independence, leading his family to flee to mainland France when he was very young.
• Bruel took a significant break from his music career from 2003 to 2006 to focus on his family life with his partner, actress Amanda Sthers, and their children.
• He is an exceptionally successful poker player, winning the World Poker Tour (WPT) championship in Paris in 1998 and consistently ranking highly in major tournaments.
• Bruel is known for his philanthropy, actively supporting various causes, including founding the association "Les Enfoirés" and performing in their charity concerts. He also donated proceeds from a special COVID-19 lockdown concert to healthcare workers.
• His 1991 concert at the Bercy arena in Paris was a landmark event, later released as a hugely successful live album and DVD.
• Despite his immense fame in the Francophone world, Bruel has maintained a relatively low-key international profile, choosing to focus primarily on his French-speaking audience.