Proud to introduce to you singer Michael Holbrook Penniman
Michael Holbrook Penniman
Michael Holbrook Penniman, known to the public as MIKA, remains a distinctive figure in pop music in 2026, blending theatrical vocals, colorful songwriting, and a strong live reputation. His work in 2026 is marked by a major touring cycle and new music activity that keeps him visible to long-time fans and newer listeners alike.
Birth
18 August 1983
Height
1.91 m
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Childhood
Mika was born on August 18, 1983, in Beirut, Lebanon. His family was forced to leave war-torn Lebanon when he was a year old and moved to Paris, France. Mika's paternal grandfather William Frederick Penniman III was a diplomat, and his maternal grandfather John Mouakad was Syrian (from Damascus).
Mika attended St Philip's School in Kensington, where he was the head of the Schola Cantorum (the St Philip's Choir). Later he attended Westminster School in London.
Career
Mika's talent provided several opportunities. He needed cash and studio time to record demos. Companies wanted him singing their commercial.
Mika topped the UK Singles Chart in January 2007 with "Grace Kelly" and has since gone on to record five platinum-selling studio albums, as well as serve as judge/mentor on both the French version of The Voice and the Italian version of X Factor.
Mika has released altogether 5 studio albums with his latest album being "My Name is Michael Holbrook" released in October 2019.
Mika further has serves as a judge on both the French version of "The Voice" and the Italian version of "X-Factor".
Mika also made his television appearance on his show, "Stasera Casa Mika" which won the 2017 Rose d'Or Award for Entertainment as well.
Partner
Mika confirmed his relationship with male filmmaker Andreas Dermanis, with whom he's been involved for more than 10 years.
Net worth
Mika is a British singer-songwriter who has a net worth of $12 million.
Achievements
Mika received France's Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) for services.
Mika's album "Life in Cartoon Motion" topped the charts in numerous countries and was certified Diamond in France and 5× Platinum in Belgium and the U.K.
Mika's show, "Stasera Casa Mika", won the 2017 Rose d'Or Award for Entertainment.
Michael Holbrook Penniman summary
In conclusion, Mika is a successful singer-songwriter with a net worth of $12 million. He has released five platinum-selling studio albums and has served as a judge/mentor on both the French version of The Voice and the Italian version of X Factor. Mika has been in a relationship with filmmaker Andreas Dermanis for more than 10 years. He has received France's Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) for services and his show, "Stasera Casa Mika", won the 2017 Rose d'Or Award for Entertainment. There is no significant controversy associated with Mika.
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