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Mika , born Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. on August 18, 1983, is a Lebanese-British singer-songwriter known for his flamboyant, technicolor pop style and impressive multi-octave vocal range.

: Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Mika and his family fled to Paris at age one due to the Lebanese Civil War. Mika-kbUvn7X0.mp4

: Music became his refuge; he studied at the Royal College of Music and made his stage debut at the Royal Opera House as a boy soprano. Musical Breakthrough Mika , born Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr

: At age nine, the family moved to London, where Mika faced significant challenges, including severe dyslexia and bullying from a teacher that led to a temporary period of selective mutism. : Music became his refuge; he studied at

Mika achieved near-instant stardom in 2007 with his debut single which topped the UK charts for five weeks.