{{Short description|Malaysian musician (born 1961)}} {{EngvarB|date=September 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Infobox musical artist | honorific_prefix = [[Style (form of address)|Yang Hormat]] [[Malay styles and titles|Dato']] | name = Francissca Peter | honorific_suffix = [[Order of the Crown of Pahang|DIMP]] | image = Fran2019.jpg | image_size = | caption = Francissca Peter in 2019 | birth_name = Luciana Francissca Lucian Gabriel Peter<ref name="birthname">{{cite news|title=Francissca Peter, Siti Fairuz bergelar Datuk|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/hiburan/630424|work=Malaysia Kini|accessdate=2 August 2022|date=1 August 2022|language=Malay}}</ref> | alias = {{hlist|Francissca Peter|Fran}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1961|9|6}}<ref name="60thbirthday">{{cite news|title=Sekadar Di Pinggiran sudah 35 tahun|url=https://api.bharian.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/2021/09/860635/sekadar-di-pinggiran-sudah-35-tahun|work=Berita Harian|accessdate=2 August 2022|date=6 September 2021|language=Malay|author=Farihad Shalla Mahmud}}</ref> | birth_place = [[Ipoh (city)|Ipoh]], [[Perak]]<br>[[Federation of Malaya]] (now [[Malaysia]])<ref name="thenutgraph"/> | genre = {{hlist|Pop|dance|[[jazz]]}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|actress}} | instrument = Vocalist | years_active = 1979–2025 | label = {{hlist|Independent|[[Warner Music Group]]|[[Warner Music Group|WEA]]|[[Scat Records|Scat]]|Inderoc|[[EMI Records|EMI]]}} | associated_acts = Royston Sta Maria | website = }}
[[Malay styles and titles|Dato']] '''Luciana Francissca Lucian Gabriel Peter''', [[Order of the Crown of Pahang|DIMP]], also known as '''Fran''' (born 6 September 1961), is a former [[Malaysia|Malaysian]] actress and singer-songwriter.
==Early life and background== Francissca was born into in Malaysia of Ceylonese (Sri Lankan/Scottish) and [[Malaysian Chinese|Chinese]] family, to Alice Peter and Lucian G. Peter (embraced [[Islam]] in 2007 and changed his name to Muhammad Gaberial Peter Abdullah).<ref name="Ceylonese">{{cite news|title= Look beyond race and religion, says veteran songbird |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/09/16/look-beyond-race-and-religion-says-veteran-songbird|work=The Star|accessdate=2 August 2022|date=16 September 2015|author=Derrick Vinesh}}</ref><ref name="fatherpassedaway">{{cite news|title= Francesca's dad found dead |url=https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20110413-273329.html|work=Asia One|accessdate=2 August 2022|date=13 April 2011|author=New Straits Times}}</ref> She is the second of four siblings.<ref name="thenutgraph">{{cite news|title=Aku hanya pendatang |url=https://thenutgraph.com/aku-hanya-pendatang/|work=The Nut Graph|accessdate=2 August 2022|date=22 January 2009}}</ref> Her father — an ex British soldier in the army during Malaya days teaching English grammar to the British soldiers. He then went on to be one of the first Reuters and Bernama corrospondance, later on joining the [[New Straits Times]] and then went on to start a new newspaper of his own, ''The Straits Echo''. He turned to alcoholism due to stress and his anti establishment views, which led him to abandoning his family in 1978. <ref name="koshy"/><ref name="fatherpassedaway"/><ref name="thenutgraph"/> Francissca's mother had to raise Francissca and her siblings single-handedly with help from a number of people, as well as the Canossian Nuns.<ref name="koshy">{{cite news|title=Enduring love between singer Francissca Peter and mum|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/sunday-vibes/2018/05/368856/enduring-love-between-singer-francissca-peter-and-mum|work=New Straits Times|accessdate=2 August 2022|date=13 May 2018|author=Elena Koshy}}</ref>
Despite being born in [[Klang (city)|Klang]], [[Selangor]], Fran spent most of her childhood in [[Ipoh]], [[Perak]]. She attended [[SMK Main Convent, Ipoh|Main Convent Ipoh]] and then Tarcisian Convent Ipoh. The family moved to [[Petaling Jaya]] permanently in 1982 and she was enrolled at a co-ed school in [[Selayang]]. Francissca left school after Form Three, took up a typingwriting course, and started working as a salesgirl/rep in a Batik factory and shop for Tourist to help support her family but A year later, with money being tight, Fran took the decision to go into singing.<ref name="thenutgraph"/> She and her mother scoured through the newspapers together, searching for agents who would help Fran secure a singing job.<ref name="koshy"/>
After her marriage, Francissca moved overseas - first to the US, then UK, and China (Guangzhou and Hong Kong) - in the 1990s, before relocating back to Malaysia in 2001.<ref name="thenutgraph"/>
==Career== In 1987, she was the first Malaysian artist to win the International Award for "Best Song" at the 'Asean Song Festival' held in [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia.<ref>{{cite news|title=The winning combination of Fran and Manan|url=http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/taketwo.jpg|newspaper=The Malay Mail|date=19 October 1987|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423085714/http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/taketwo.jpg|archive-date=23 April 2012}}</ref> She is also known nationwide for her rendition of Malaysia's second national anthem ''Setia''.
In 1987, her album ''[[Kau Bintangku]]'' was almost banned as the album cover had her wearing a [[crucifix]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Setiap Hari Berendam Air Mata (Everyday in Tears)|url=http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article2b.jpg|newspaper=Newsclip|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423084818/http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article2b.jpg|archive-date=23 April 2012}}</ref> [[Warner Music]] digitally edited the album cover and put it back on the shelves.<ref>{{cite news|title=Album baru Fran 'Kau Bintangku' ada gambar salib|url=http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article3b.jpg|newspaper=Media|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423084857/http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article3b.jpg|archive-date=23 April 2012}}</ref>
In 2007, she was the lead soloist in the "Musical SPEX – A Spiritual Journey"<ref>{{cite news|title=SPEX in The Herald|url=http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/article/spex.jpg|newspaper=Berita Minggu}}</ref> held outdoors at night in [[Malacca City|Malacca]]. Also in the same year, [[Warner Music]] [[Malaysia]] released a double compilation CD album titled ''Berlian'' containing her 19 popular hits and 1 new song in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Francissca Peter – Berlian|url=http://www.asiahomecd.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_26&products_id=1985|publisher=AsiaHomeCD}}</ref> Warner also released two other compilation albums in 2008, one in March 2008 titled ''Nostalgia Abadi'' (Forever Nostalgic) and another in 2009 titled ''Memori Hit'' (Hit Memories). ''Keunggulan Francissca Peter'' (The Very Best of Francissca Peter), a 37-song compilation album, was released in late January 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Francissca Peter – Keunggulan [ 5186581362 ] – RM27.90 : Asia Home CD|url=http://www.asiahomecd.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_26&products_id=7655|publisher=AsiaHomeCD}}</ref>
===Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter Concert=== [[File:FranKeunggulan33Konsert.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Fran is performing at her Keunggulan 33 Tahun Concert at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur]] On 4–6 February 2011, in conjunction with her 33 years in the Malaysian music industry, Fran held her first Solo Concert "Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter" concert at The Panggung Sari, [[Istana Budaya]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Francissca Peter Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun|url=http://www.francisscapeter-concert.com/home.html|access-date=5 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110113135454/http://www.francisscapeter-concert.com/home.html|archive-date=13 January 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Being the most successful non-Malay female entertainer in the local music industry, Fran was given the honour of being the first non-Malay Entertainer ever to perform a solo concert at the prestigious Istana Budaya. It was a sold-out, 3-night concert with Fran performing 33 songs each night with a 33-piece Orchestra. Fran received a standing ovation on all three nights including rave reviews in the local dailies and alternative media.<ref>{{cite news|title=Frantastic performance!|url=http://www.mmail.com.my/content/62955-frantastic-performance|newspaper=The Malay Mail|date=7 February 2011}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Consequently, in March 2011, [[Warner Music]] [[Malaysia]] released her [[box set]] of all her albums nationally 10 CDs (except for Masih Merindu album which was under an independent label). Also included in the Box Set was a new single ''Tiada Gementar Lagi'' recorded specially for her fans as a thank you for the years of love and support given to her for the "Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun" (February 2011).<ref>{{cite web|title=Francissca Peter – Keunggulan 33 Tahun|url=http://www.asiahomecd.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_26&products_id=10197|publisher=Asia Home CD}}</ref>
==Charity work== She is known as the "Fundraising Queen" in Malaysia.<ref name="thenutgraph"/> In 2013, she released the album ''The Love & Hope'' consisting of 11 songs. Funds raised from the sale of this album went to the World Vision Child Development Fund to help impoverished children.<ref>{{cite web|title=Buy A CD! : Francissca Peter & Friends – The Love & Hope Album|url=http://www.worldvision.com.my/goh/cd/111-fran-and-friends-album-a.html|publisher=World Vision Malaysia}}</ref>
==Awards== On 8 March 2011, Fran was chosen as one of ''The Most Inspiring Women in Malaysia'' by ''The Star''.<ref>{{cite web|title=100 memorable Malaysia Women – Part 2|url=http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2011/3/8/lifefocus/8199068&sec=lifefocus|work=The Star|access-date=8 March 2011}}</ref>
==Honour== *{{flagu|Pahang}} ** [[File:MY-PAH Order of the Crown of Pahang - Knight Companion - DIMP.svg|50px]] Knight Companion of the [[Order of the Crown of Pahang]] (DIMP) – '''Dato'''' (2022)<ref name="DIMP">{{cite news|title=#Showbiz: Francissca Peter, Siti Fairuz awarded Datukship |url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2022/08/818638/showbiz-francissca-peter-siti-fairuz-awarded-datukship|work=New Straits Times|accessdate=2 August 2022|date=2 August 2022|author=NST Entertainment}}</ref>
==Personal life== In 2009, she filed for separation in her marriage, which she announced at the ''Keunggulan Concert 33 Years Francissca Peter'' in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fran Akui Sudah Hidup Sendirian Sejak 2009|url=http://www.murai.com.my/article/default.asp?article_id=8886&c=1&s=1|newspaper=Murai.com.my|date=7 February 2011}}</ref>
== Discography ==
===Solo albums=== {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} * 1984: ''[[Komputer Muzik]]'' * 1985: ''[[Aku Hanya Pendatang]]'' * 1986: ''[[Sekadar Di Pinggiran]]'' * 1987: ''[[Kau Bintangku]]'' {{col-3}} * 1988: ''[[Harapan (album)|Harapan]]'' * 1989: ''[[Pasti Kembali]]'' * 1989: ''[[Now's the Time (Francissca Peter album)|Now's the Time]]'' * 1992: ''[[Mawar Terpinggir]]'' {{col-3}} * 1996: ''[[Setinggi Angkasa]]'' * 2004: ''[[Masih Merindu]]'' {{col-end}}
===Duet albums with Royston Sta Maria=== * 1982: ''[[Siapa Dia Sebelum Daku]]'' * 1982: ''[[Bersama Pertemuan Ini]]''
===Compilation albums=== {{col-begin}} {{col-3}} * 1990: ''Suara Rindu'' * 1994: ''Siri Legenda'' * 1997: ''10 Tahun Gemilang'' * 1999: ''Alunan Mesra'' * 2000: ''Every Journey Travelled'' * 2002: ''A Christmas Gift'' * 2007: ''Dulu, Kini dan Selamanya'' {{col-3}} * 2008: ''Berlian'' * 2008: ''Memori Hit Roy & Fran'' * 2009: ''Nostalgia Abadi'' * 2009: ''Memori Hit Francissca Peter'' * 2010: ''Cinta 101'' * 2010: ''Keunggulan'' * 2010: ''Sukma Rindu'' {{col-3}} * 2011: ''Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter (10-CD Box Set)'' * 2011: ''Kenangan Abadi'' * 2011: ''DIA (mix compilation with [[Fauziah Latiff]])'' * 2011: The Boxset of ten albums a special edition in conjunction with her big Concert * 2012: ''Bintang Lagenda (mix compilation various artist- Francissca Peter, Jamal Abdillah, Ramli Sarip, Khadijah Ibrahim)'' * 2012: ''101 Francissca'' * 2013: ''The Love and Hope Album'' {{col-end}}
==== Singles ==== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} * "To Know Malaysia Is To Love Malaysia" (''Carol O Connors'' – for Tourism Malaysia) * "Reach For The Sky" (''Goh Boon Ho'' – for the 1988's SEA Games) * "Setia" ('RTM 2nd National Anthem) * "Your Love" (''Michael Winans'' USA) * "You Are" (''Brian Simpson'' USA) * "Liberian Girl" (Duet with Jazz Saxophonist : ''Cal Bennett'', USA – album ''Local Hero'') * "I Love You Still" (''Manan Ngah'') * "Janji Kekasih" (''Fauzi Marzuki'') {{col-2}} * "Begitulah Aku" (''Manan Ngah'') * "Tomorrow" * "1 AIA – The Power Of We" * "Tiada Gementar Lagi" * "It Starts With Me" * "Open The World" {{col-end}}
===Compositions=== ''List of compositions & lyrics by Francissca Peter''
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Song title !! Album !! Label / Copyright !! Composed by !! Lyrics by |- |1982 || ''Saat Manis'' || "[[Bersama Pertemuan Ini]]" || [[EMI]] Malaysia || Francissca Peter || – |- | 1984 || ''Ku Menari Untukmu'' || "[[Komputer Muzik]]" || [[Warner Music]] Malaysia || – || Francissca Peter |- | 1984 || ''Rahsia Hatiku'' || "[[Komputer Muzik]]" || Warner Music Malaysia || – || Francissca Peter |- | 1984 || ''Kejadian Ini'' || "[[Komputer Muzik]]" || Warner Music Malaysia || – || Francissca Peter |- | 1989 || ''Now's The Time'' || "[[Now's the Time (Francissca Peter album)|Now's the Time]]" || Warner Music Malaysia || – || Francissca Peter, Michael Veerapen & Susan Goh |- | 1989 || ''Going Crazy'' || "[[Now's the Time (Francissca Peter album)|Now's the Time]]" || Warner Music Malaysia || – || Francissca Peter & Michael Veerapen |- | 1993 || ''Desire'' || "[[Mawar Terpinggir]]" || Warner Music Malaysia || Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Fauzi Marzuki || Francissca & Bibiana Peter |- | 1996 || ''Kehidupan Ini'' || "[[Setinggi Angkasa]]" || EMI Malaysia || Francissca Peter || – |- | 1996 || ''Kini Tiada Lagi'' || "[[Setinggi Angkasa]]" || EMI Malaysia || Francissca Peter || Francissca Peter & Fauzi Marzuki |- | 1996 || ''Ku Pohon Kemaafan'' || "[[Setinggi Angkasa]]" || EMI Malaysia || Francissca Peter || |- | 1996 || ''Cinta Di Musim Bunga'' || "[[Setinggi Angkasa]]" || EMI Malaysia || – || Bibiana & Francissca Peter; Tessh R S |- | 2003 || ''Ke Udara Kembali'' || "[[Masih Merindu]]" || [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]] Publishing || – || Francissca Peter & Julfekar |- | 2003 || ''Dihukum Cint''a || "[[Masih Merindu]]" || Millenium Art Sdn Bhd || Francissca Peter || – |- | 2003 || ''Tak Pernah Cinta'' || "[[Masih Merindu]]" || Millenium Art Sdn Bhd || Francissca Peter || – |- | 2003 || ''Suatu Saat Dulu'' || "[[Masih Merindu]]" || Millenium Art Sdn Bhd || Francissca Peter & Julfekar || |- | 2007 || ''Tomorrow'' (World Vision Malaysia theme song)|| "Single" || – || || Francissca & Bibiana Peter |- | 2009 || ''The Power of We "One AIA"'' (rebranding AIA Berhad theme song) || "Single" || – || Francissca & Bibiana Peter; Leonard Yeap || Bibiana & Francissca Peter |- | 2011 || ''Tiada Gementar Lagi'' || "Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter" || – || Imran Ajmain & Francissca Peter || – |- | 2012 || ''It Starts With Me'' || "Songs Of Change (15th Anniversary World Vision Malaysia)" || – || Francissca & Bibiana Peter, Leonard Yeap, David Kien Lim || Francissca & Bibiana Peter |}
==References== {{reflist|colwidth=30em}}
== External links ==
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