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Sade (I)

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Her name Sade is pronounced "Shah-day". See more trivia »

Born:

Helen Folasade Adu
in Ibadan, Nigeria
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2013 Gent de paraula (TV series)
– Episode #3.17 (2013) (writer: "Soldier of Love" / performer: "Soldier of Love")
 
2012 Kuba Wojewódzki (TV series)
– Episode #20.9 (2012) (music: "Is It a Crime" / as Sade Adu / lyrics: "Is It a Crime" / as Sade Adu)
 
2012 This Means War (writer: "Smooth Operator" / as Helen Adu / performer: "Smooth Operator")
 
1985-2011 EastEnders (TV series)
– Episode dated 4 August 2011 (2011) (writer: "Smooth Operator" - uncredited / performer: "Smooth Operator" - uncredited)
– Episode dated 1 March 2010 (2010) (writer: "Smooth Operator" - uncredited / performer: "Smooth Operator" - uncredited)
– Episode dated 7 December 2004 (2004) (writer: "Smooth Operator" - uncredited / performer: "Smooth Operator" - uncredited)
– Episode dated 15 May 2001 (2001) (performer: "By Your Side" - uncredited)
– Episode dated 2 March 2000 (2000) (performer: "No Ordinary Love" - uncredited)
See all 6 episodes »
 
2010 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (writer: "By Your Side")
 
2010 Ti Ti Ti (TV series)
– Episode #1.1 (2010) (writer: "Soldier of Love")
 
2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
– Episode #18.30 (2010) (writer: "Babyfather" / performer: "Babyfather")
 
2010 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
– Episode #17.87 (2010) (writer: "Soldier of Love" - uncredited / performer: "Soldier of Love" - uncredited)
 
2009 Caras & Bocas (TV series)
– Episode #1.1 (2009) (writer: "No Ordinary Love")
 
2006 Zhara (writer: "By Your Side" / as ADU / performer: "By Your Side" / as SADE)
 
2006 You, Me and Dupree (writer: "Smooth Operators" / as Helen Adu / performer: "Smooth Operators")
 
2005 Fun with Dick and Jane (writer: "Smooth Operator" / as Helen Adu / performer: "Smooth Operator")
 
2002 Sex and the City (TV series)
– The Good Fight (2002) (performer: "By Your Side")
 
2001 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV series)
– Episode #9.6 (2001) (writer: "Your Love Is King" - uncredited / as Sade Adu / performer: "Your Love Is King" - uncredited)
 
1998-2001 Daria (TV series)
– Fizz Ed (2001) (performer: "By Your Side", "Lovers Rock")
– I Don't (1998) (performer: "Hang On To Your Love", "Your Love Is King")
 
2000 Jam (TV series)
 
1999 Zwei Männer am Herd (TV series)
– Einmal Bayern und zurück! (1999) (performer: "No Ordinary Love" - uncredited)
 
1999 In Too Deep (writer: "Where Ya Heart At" / as Sade Adu)
 
1999 Zärtliche Begierde (TV movie) (performer: "No Ordinary Love")
 
1994-1995 Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV series)
– Samson vs. the Vampire Women (1995) (writer: "Your Love Is King" - uncredited / as Sade Adu)
– Kitten with a Whip (1994) (writer: "Smooth Operator")
 
1994 True Lies (performer: "I Never Thought I'd See the Day")
 
1993 Philadelphia (performer: "Please Send Me Someone To Love" / producer: "Please Send Me Someone To Love")
 
1993 Indecent Proposal (performer: "No Ordinary Love" / "No Ordinary Love" / as H.F. Adu)
 
1989 Sea of Love (writer: "SIEMPRE HAY ESPERANZA" / as Sade Adu / performer: "SIEMPRE HAY ESPERANZA")
 
1988 Midnight Caller (TV series)
– Conversations with an Assassin (1988) (music: "Is It a Crime" / lyrics: "Is It a Crime" / performer: "Is It a Crime")
 
1986 Absolute Beginners (performer: "Killer Blow")
 
1985 Live Aid (TV special documentary) ("Why can't we live Together", "Your love is King", "Is it a crime")
 
1984 No 73 (TV series)
– Offers & Rites (1984) (performer: "When Am I Going To Make A Living")
 
Show ShowActress (1 title)
1986 Absolute Beginners
Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2011 The Hot 10 (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– The Hot 10: 50 to 1 Countdown (50-41) (2011) (special thanks)
 
2003 Northfork (special thanks - as Sade Adu)
 
1999 Sarah McLachlan: Mirrorball (video documentary) (the film makers would like to thank)
 
Show ShowSelf (26 titles)
2010 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode #6.135 (2010) … Herself - Musical Guest
 
1993-2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode #18.30 (2010) … Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 21 November 2000 (2000) … Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode #2.117 (1993) … Herself - Musical Guest
 
2010 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #18.7 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode #8.92 (2010) … Herself - Musical Guest
 
2010 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 February 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode #17.87 (2010) … Herself - Musical Guest
 
2002 Sade: Lovers Live (video documentary)
Herself
 
2000-2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 28 December 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
2001 BET Testimony (TV series)
Herself
– Sade (2001) … Herself
 
2000 Música sí (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 November 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
1984-2000 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 November 2000 (2000) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 June 1993 (1993) … Herself
– Episode dated 24 September 1992 (1992) … Herself
– Episode dated 27 September 1984 (1984) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 March 1984 (1984) … Herself
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2000 Later with Jools Holland (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #16.5 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 The Chris Rock Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 October 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 MOBO Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Performer
 
2000 Sade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 Sade Live (video documentary)
Herself
 
1993 U (TV series)
Herself musician
– U - Sade (1993) … Herself musician
 
1993 Sade - Life Promise Pride Love (video)
Herself
 
1985-1992 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself - Musical Guest
– Sinbad/Sade (1992) … Herself - Musical Guest
– Tom Hanks/Sade (1985) … Herself - Musical Guest
 
1989 The 16th Annual American Music Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1988 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 November 1988 (1988) … Herself
 
1988 Wired (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.1 (1988) … Herself
 
1985 Live Aid (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1985 Ahí te quiero ver (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 2 May 1985 (1985) … Herself
 
1985 Sade: Diamond Life Video (video)
Herself
 
1984 No 73 (TV series)
Herself
– Offers & Rites (1984) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2007 El hormiguero (TV series)
 
2005 80s (TV series documentary)
 
2003 Get Up, Stand Up (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2002) Album: "Lovers Live" (Sony) See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Sade Adu

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

The magic and the mystery is in the music itself. Knowing too much about someone can take away your attention from what they really do. Then people become celebrities rather than artists, and it's easy to step over that boundary and let yourself go. See more »

Trivia:

Her name Sade is pronounced "Shah-day". See more »

Trademark:

Red lipstick See more »

Nickname:

The Lady See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn