# Francissca Peter

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Malaysian musician (born 1961)

Yang Hormat Dato' Francissca Peter DIMP Francissca Peter in 2019 Background information Also known as Francissca Peter Fran Born Luciana Francissca Lucian Gabriel Peter[1] (1961-09-06) 6 September 1961 (age 64)[2] Ipoh, Perak Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)[3] Genres Pop dance jazz Occupations Singer songwriter actress Instrument Vocalist Years active 1979–2025 Labels Independent Warner Music Group WEA Scat Inderoc EMI

Musical artist

[Dato'](/source/Malay_styles_and_titles) **Luciana Francissca Lucian Gabriel Peter**, [DIMP](/source/Order_of_the_Crown_of_Pahang), also known as **Fran** (born 6 September 1961), is a former [Malaysian](/source/Malaysia) actress and singer-songwriter.

## Early life and background

Francissca was born into in Malaysia of Ceylonese (Sri Lankan/Scottish) and [Chinese](/source/Malaysian_Chinese) family, to Alice Peter and Lucian G. Peter (embraced [Islam](/source/Islam) in 2007 and changed his name to Muhammad Gaberial Peter Abdullah).[4][5] She is the second of four siblings.[3] 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](/source/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. [6][5][3] 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.[6]

Despite being born in [Klang](/source/Klang_(city)), [Selangor](/source/Selangor), Fran spent most of her childhood in [Ipoh](/source/Ipoh), [Perak](/source/Perak). She attended [Main Convent Ipoh](/source/SMK_Main_Convent%2C_Ipoh) and then Tarcisian Convent Ipoh. The family moved to [Petaling Jaya](/source/Petaling_Jaya) permanently in 1982 and she was enrolled at a co-ed school in [Selayang](/source/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.[3] She and her mother scoured through the newspapers together, searching for agents who would help Fran secure a singing job.[6]

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.[3]

## 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](/source/Kuala_Lumpur), Malaysia.[7] She is also known nationwide for her rendition of Malaysia's second national anthem *Setia*.

In 1987, her album *[Kau Bintangku](/source/Kau_Bintangku)* was almost banned as the album cover had her wearing a [crucifix](/source/Crucifix).[8] [Warner Music](/source/Warner_Music) digitally edited the album cover and put it back on the shelves.[9]

In 2007, she was the lead soloist in the "Musical SPEX – A Spiritual Journey"[10] held outdoors at night in [Malacca](/source/Malacca_City). Also in the same year, [Warner Music](/source/Warner_Music) [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia) released a double compilation CD album titled *Berlian* containing her 19 popular hits and 1 new song in 2007.[11] 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.[12]

### Keunggulan 33 Tahun Francissca Peter Concert

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](/source/Istana_Budaya).[13] 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.[14]

Consequently, in March 2011, [Warner Music](/source/Warner_Music) [Malaysia](/source/Malaysia) released her [box set](/source/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).[15]

## Charity work

She is known as the "Fundraising Queen" in Malaysia.[3] 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.[16]

## Awards

On 8 March 2011, Fran was chosen as one of *The Most Inspiring Women in Malaysia* by *The Star*.[17]

## Honour

- Pahang - Knight Companion of the [Order of the Crown of Pahang](/source/Order_of_the_Crown_of_Pahang) (DIMP) – **Dato'** (2022)[18]

## Personal life

In 2009, she filed for separation in her marriage, which she announced at the *Keunggulan Concert 33 Years Francissca Peter* in 2011.[19]

## Discography

### Solo albums

1984: Komputer Muzik 1985: Aku Hanya Pendatang 1986: Sekadar Di Pinggiran 1987: Kau Bintangku 1988: Harapan 1989: Pasti Kembali 1989: Now's the Time 1992: Mawar Terpinggir 1996: Setinggi Angkasa 2004: Masih Merindu

### Duet albums with Royston Sta Maria

- 1982: *[Siapa Dia Sebelum Daku](/source/Siapa_Dia_Sebelum_Daku)*

- 1982: *[Bersama Pertemuan Ini](/source/Bersama_Pertemuan_Ini)*

### Compilation albums

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 2008: Berlian 2008: Memori Hit Roy & Fran 2009: Nostalgia Abadi 2009: Memori Hit Francissca Peter 2010: Cinta 101 2010: Keunggulan 2010: Sukma Rindu 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

#### Singles

"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) "Begitulah Aku" (Manan Ngah) "Tomorrow" "1 AIA – The Power Of We" "Tiada Gementar Lagi" "It Starts With Me" "Open The World"

### Compositions

*List of compositions & lyrics by Francissca Peter*

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" Warner Music Malaysia – Francissca Peter, Michael Veerapen & Susan Goh 1989 Going Crazy "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" BMG Publishing – Francissca Peter & Julfekar 2003 Dihukum Cinta "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

1. **[^](#cite_ref-birthname_1-0)** ["Francissca Peter, Siti Fairuz bergelar Datuk"](https://www.malaysiakini.com/hiburan/630424). *Malaysia Kini* (in Malay). 1 August 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-60thbirthday_2-0)** Farihad Shalla Mahmud (6 September 2021). ["Sekadar Di Pinggiran sudah 35 tahun"](https://api.bharian.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/2021/09/860635/sekadar-di-pinggiran-sudah-35-tahun). *Berita Harian* (in Malay). Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-thenutgraph_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-thenutgraph_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-thenutgraph_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-thenutgraph_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-thenutgraph_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-thenutgraph_3-5) ["Aku hanya pendatang"](https://thenutgraph.com/aku-hanya-pendatang/). *The Nut Graph*. 22 January 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Ceylonese_4-0)** Derrick Vinesh (16 September 2015). ["Look beyond race and religion, says veteran songbird"](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2015/09/16/look-beyond-race-and-religion-says-veteran-songbird). *The Star*. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-fatherpassedaway_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-fatherpassedaway_5-1) New Straits Times (13 April 2011). ["Francesca's dad found dead"](https://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20110413-273329.html). *Asia One*. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-koshy_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-koshy_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-koshy_6-2) Elena Koshy (13 May 2018). ["Enduring love between singer Francissca Peter and mum"](https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/sunday-vibes/2018/05/368856/enduring-love-between-singer-francissca-peter-and-mum). *New Straits Times*. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["The winning combination of Fran and Manan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120423085714/http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/taketwo.jpg). *The Malay Mail*. 19 October 1987. Archived from [the original](http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/taketwo.jpg) on 23 April 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Setiap Hari Berendam Air Mata (Everyday in Tears)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120423084818/http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article2b.jpg). *Newsclip*. Archived from [the original](http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article2b.jpg) on 23 April 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Album baru Fran 'Kau Bintangku' ada gambar salib"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120423084857/http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article3b.jpg). *Media*. Archived from [the original](http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/meng/article3b.jpg) on 23 April 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["SPEX in The Herald"](http://www.francisscapeter.com/images/article/spex.jpg). *Berita Minggu*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Francissca Peter – Berlian"](http://www.asiahomecd.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_26&products_id=1985). AsiaHomeCD.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Francissca Peter – Keunggulan \[ 5186581362 \] – RM27.90 : Asia Home CD"](http://www.asiahomecd.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_26&products_id=7655). AsiaHomeCD.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Francissca Peter Konsert Keunggulan 33 Tahun"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110113135454/http://www.francisscapeter-concert.com/home.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.francisscapeter-concert.com/home.html) on 13 January 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Frantastic performance!"](http://www.mmail.com.my/content/62955-frantastic-performance). *The Malay Mail*. 7 February 2011.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Francissca Peter – Keunggulan 33 Tahun"](http://www.asiahomecd.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_26&products_id=10197). Asia Home CD.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Buy A CD! : Francissca Peter & Friends – The Love & Hope Album"](http://www.worldvision.com.my/goh/cd/111-fran-and-friends-album-a.html). World Vision Malaysia.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["100 memorable Malaysia Women – Part 2"](http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2011/3/8/lifefocus/8199068&sec=lifefocus). *The Star*. Retrieved 8 March 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DIMP_18-0)** NST Entertainment (2 August 2022). ["#Showbiz: Francissca Peter, Siti Fairuz awarded Datukship"](https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2022/08/818638/showbiz-francissca-peter-siti-fairuz-awarded-datukship). *New Straits Times*. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Fran Akui Sudah Hidup Sendirian Sejak 2009"](http://www.murai.com.my/article/default.asp?article_id=8886&c=1&s=1). *Murai.com.my*. 7 February 2011.

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v t e Francissca Peter Studio albums Komputer Muzik (1984) Aku Hanya Pendatang (1985) Sekadar Di Pinggiran (1986) Kau Bintangku (1987) Harapan (1988) Pasti Kembali (1989) Francissca Peter & Friends – The Love & Hope Album (2012) Duet albums Bersama Pertemuan Ini (1982) Siapa Dia Sebelum Daku (1984)

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