Clarisse Albrecht Explained

Clarisse Albrecht
Birth Name:Clarisse Albrecht
Alias:Mulata Universal
Birth Date:1978 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Rueil-Malmaison, France
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:World Music, Deep-House, Quiet Storm, Soul
Associated Acts:LS, Boddhi Satva, SoulAvenue
Occupation:Actress, Screenwriter, Producer, Singer, Songwriter
Years Active:2005–present
Website:www.clarissealbrecht.com

Clarisse Albrecht (born 28 June 1978) is a French actress, screenwriter, producer, recording artist, singer-songwriter and former model. She's a multi-lingual artist, performing and writing in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. She currently lives between France and Dominican Republic.

Early life

Clarisse Albrecht was born in Rueil Malmaison, France to a French father and a Cameroonian mother. She split her childhood between France, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique.

Career

In May 2010, she released independently (digital download only) her debut single "Você Me Dá", a deep-house tune with Brazilian music and soul influences. The song has been aired on more than 33 countries and over 125 radios. It has been two times nominated at the MOAMAS 2011 (Museke Online African Music Awards) as Best African Diaspora Song and Afro-Fusion. It finally won the prize as Best African Diaspora Song.[1] In February 2013, she released her second single "Não Posso Parar", a tune with a stronger Soul Music influence.

On 22 June 2015 she released her debut album entitled "Mulata Universal".

Since 2016, she's been working as a screenwriter for music-videos and feature films. Alongside her partner, Ivan Herrera, she wrote Bantú Mama, directed by Ivan Herrera. The film made its World Premiere at SXSW, being the first Dominican film to be selected by the festival.

Discography

Singles

Albums

Participations

Videography

Awards

Filmography

Acting Credits

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2009Femmes De LoiVirginie BalardKlaus BiedermannTV series (1 episode)
2010Affaires ÉtrangèresAmelia RodriguezVincenzo MaranoTV series (1 episode)
2018The Long SongMary EllisMahalia Belo3 Parts Television Serial (2 episodes)
2021Bantú MamaEmma (Lead)Ivan HerreraFeature Film - World Premiere at SXSWBest Performer – Durban International Film Festival 2022
2022SavannahMalcolm D. LeeLimited Series (2 episodes)
2023Saint XDeputyDarren GrantTV series (1 episode)

Other credits

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://mightyafrican.blogspot.com/2011/09/afrotainment-museke-online-africa-music.html Mighty African
  2. Web site: Why Bantú Mama's Win at the NAACP Image Awards Matters .
  3. https://www.deed.news/news/2022-durban-international-film-festival-award-winners/ Durban International Film Festival 2022 Award Winners
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20120702014634/http://museke.tumblr.com/ The home of the African music fan and is the definitive website for African