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'''Sylvie Mestres''' also known as '''Nayah''' is a French singer.
'''" I want to give my voice "


==Career==
"Just like the stream, I am just passing, while hoping to leave some drops of humanity on my path"
Nayah launched her music career after six years of studies at the ] Academy of Music and Drama. She was chosen to represent France during the ] which was held in ]. Before going to Eurovision, attention was given to her in the French press when they revealed her relationship with the ] (I.R.M.). Nayah entered the I.R.M. following her husband, and she had climbed the Guide levels until she became an assistant guide (Level 3). This happened after she released a first CD in 1988 titled ''Elohim'' which presents themes of the ].


Although the singer confirmed that she had left the I.R.M. since 1996, Nayah followed a mobilization of anti-I.R.M associations, fearing that a victory offers a platform that is a little too visible with the International Raëlian Movement. She was not however prohibited from taking part in the contest, where she ranked 19 out of 23.


Nayah has since returned to the I.R.M. Nayah's return was quoted by the I.R.M. several times to point out the ] she had been facing and continued to face. In attempt to reverse this situation, an electronic book called ''Proud to be Raëlian'' was published in 2005.<ref>''Proud to be Raëlian'', Nova Distribution, 2005.</ref> A source alleges that Nayah confirmed that she had quit the International Raëlian Movement for good. This source was completely fabricated by the producer and his agent to occult the adherence of Nayah to the International Raëlian Movement.{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}} Nayah made a testimony on the subject which is printed on page 145-146 of the book ''Proud to be Raëlian'':
These five last words which come straight from the heart resemble their interpreter, NAYAH, who has been elected to defend France’s colors on May 29th during the next Eurovision song contest in Jerusalem. A song title has rarely summarised this interpreter’s life so truly. To sing, again and forever, seems to have been her moto since her most tender years, more precisely, ever since she heard a song by Edith Piaf. Her decision was made and her future vocation chosen without hesitation: Nayah would be a singer. Reinforced by an irresistible determination and an exceptional voice, she has gone through the different stages of an eclectic and coherent path: six years of studies at the Music and Dramatic Arts Academy of Perpignan. She acquired stage experience with artists like Robert Charlebois and Diane Tell, who enthusiastically encouraged her to persist on the chosen path. Today, to top it all off, she is crowned for her unfailing perseverance; the Eurovision is on target.
{{quote|"In the beginning, when these damages started, my producer George Mary and my agent, Jacques Marouani, suggested I declare to the press that I was not active any more in ], to devote myself to my career, and to calm matters. It was a terrible decision which I was unwilling to take. Some articles in the press showed the declarations which I had learned by heart. But the whole of the press refused to believe in it. And it is easy to imagine for an industry which nourishes controversy and sensationalism." – Nayah<ref>{{cite web |url=http://coordiap.com/temo14.htm |work=Testimony of Nayah concerning her participation in Eurovision |title=Artist's Breach of Contract: Testimony number 6 |publisher=Coordination des Associations & Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience |date=3 March 2000 |access-date=3 August 2006 |language=fr}}</ref>}}
"I am both proud and flattered to represent France for this title, NAYAH admits. I would like to show myself worthy of the public’s and business people’s trust who have chosen me to participate in this finale". For the last Eurovision contest of the century and at the eve of the year 2000, Nayah has decided to see (and to do) things big. As an echo to her credo ("I want to give my voice"), hundreds of millions of television viewers from the globe will not hesitate to give her their vote…'''


==Achievements== ==Achievements==
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* 1997: Challenge Eddie Barclay * 1997: Challenge Eddie Barclay
* 1998: Finalist of the Rose d' Or with Antibes (France) * 1998: Finalist of the Rose d' Or with Antibes (France)
* 1999: Participation in Eurovision. * 1999: Participation in Eurovision.


==Discography== ==Discography==
* 1988: '' Elohim '' * 1988: '' Elohim ''
* 1999: MINOR ROAD 2 titles. ''I want to give my voice'' took 19th place in the Eurovision contest) * 1999: MINOR ROAD 2 titles. ''I want to give my voice'' took 19th place in the Eurovision contest)

== Bibliography ==
* 2005: '' Fiers to be Raëlian ''


==Quote== ==Quote==
"I do nothing but pass while hoping to leave on my passage some drops of humanity." - Nayah<noinclude> "I do nothing but pass while hoping to leave on my passage some drops of humanity." – Nayah<noinclude>


==Footnotes== ==Footnotes==
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==External links== ==External links==
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* http://membres.lycos.fr/nayah2003/ - Nayah's official website
* https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125322/http://www.compagnie-spectacles.com/spectacle/sosie-celine-dion.html
* http://www.unadfi.org/bulles/bulles646.htm - Raël et ses étoiles
* http://www.nayahshowcelinedion.fr * {{Official website|http://www.nayah.com/}}


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French singer (born 1960) Not to be confused with Nayaah.
Nayah
Background information
Birth nameSylvie Mestres
Born (1960-09-29) September 29, 1960 (age 64)
Perpignan
OccupationSinger
Musical artist

Sylvie Mestres also known as Nayah is a French singer.

Career

Nayah launched her music career after six years of studies at the Perpignan Academy of Music and Drama. She was chosen to represent France during the Eurovision Song Contest of 1999 which was held in Jerusalem. Before going to Eurovision, attention was given to her in the French press when they revealed her relationship with the International Raëlian Movement (I.R.M.). Nayah entered the I.R.M. following her husband, and she had climbed the Guide levels until she became an assistant guide (Level 3). This happened after she released a first CD in 1988 titled Elohim which presents themes of the Raëlian Philosophy.

Although the singer confirmed that she had left the I.R.M. since 1996, Nayah followed a mobilization of anti-I.R.M associations, fearing that a victory offers a platform that is a little too visible with the International Raëlian Movement. She was not however prohibited from taking part in the contest, where she ranked 19 out of 23.

Nayah has since returned to the I.R.M. Nayah's return was quoted by the I.R.M. several times to point out the ostracism she had been facing and continued to face. In attempt to reverse this situation, an electronic book called Proud to be Raëlian was published in 2005. A source alleges that Nayah confirmed that she had quit the International Raëlian Movement for good. This source was completely fabricated by the producer and his agent to occult the adherence of Nayah to the International Raëlian Movement. Nayah made a testimony on the subject which is printed on page 145-146 of the book Proud to be Raëlian:

"In the beginning, when these damages started, my producer George Mary and my agent, Jacques Marouani, suggested I declare to the press that I was not active any more in International Raëlian Movement, to devote myself to my career, and to calm matters. It was a terrible decision which I was unwilling to take. Some articles in the press showed the declarations which I had learned by heart. But the whole of the press refused to believe in it. And it is easy to imagine for an industry which nourishes controversy and sensationalism." – Nayah

Achievements

  • 1990: Finalist in Swiss Eurovision
  • 1996: "Gold Wandering entertainers"
  • 1997: Gaining 1st Open Show in New Casting in Geneva
  • 1997: 1st prize with St-Aubin Contest in Switzerland
  • 1997: Challenge Eddie Barclay
  • 1998: Finalist of the Rose d' Or with Antibes (France)
  • 1999: Participation in Eurovision.

Discography

  • 1988: Elohim
  • 1999: MINOR ROAD 2 titles. I want to give my voice took 19th place in the Eurovision contest)

Quote

"I do nothing but pass while hoping to leave on my passage some drops of humanity." – Nayah

Footnotes

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  1. Proud to be Raëlian, Nova Distribution, 2005.
  2. "Artist's Breach of Contract: Testimony number 6". Testimony of Nayah concerning her participation in Eurovision (in French). Coordination des Associations & Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience. 3 March 2000. Retrieved 3 August 2006.

External links

Preceded byMarie Line
with Où aller 		France in the Eurovision Song Contest
1999 		Succeeded bySofia Mestari
with On aura le ciel
France in the Eurovision Song Contest
Participation
Artists
Songs
Note: Entries scored out signify where France did not compete. Italics indicate an entry in a future contest.
Eurovision Song Contest 1999
Countries
Artists
Songs
  • "All Out of Luck"
  • "Believe 'n Peace"
  • "Como tudo começou"
  • "Diamond of Night"
  • "Dön Artık"
  • "For a Thousand Years"
  • "Happy Birthday"
  • "Je veux donner ma voix"
  • "Journey to Jerusalem – Kudüs'e Seyahat"
  • "Like the Wind"
  • "Living My Life Without You"
  • "Marija Magdalena"
  • "No quiero escuchar"
  • "One Good Reason"
  • "Przytul mnie mocno"
  • "Putnici"
  • "Reflection"
  • "Say It Again"
  • "Strazdas"
  • "Take Me to Your Heaven"
  • "Tha'nai erotas"
  • "This Time I Mean It"
  • "When You Need Me"

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