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Sade(I)

  • Music Artist
  • Actress
  • Composer
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Sade
Sade was born on 16 January 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria. She is a music artist and actress, known for A Wrinkle in Time (2018), True Lies (1994) and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010). She was previously married to Carlos Scola.
BornJanuary 16, 1959
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BornJanuary 16, 1959
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  • Awards
    • 6 wins & 18 nominations

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Sade in Sade: No Ordinary Love (1992)
Sade in Sade: No Ordinary Love (1992)
Sade in Absolute Beginners (1986)
Sade in Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Sade in Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Sade in Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Sade in Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Sade in Dancing with the Stars (2005)
Sade
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Sade and Alicia Keys

Known for:

Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Storm Reid, Levi Miller, and Deric McCabe in A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
A Wrinkle in Time
4.3
  • Soundtrack("Flower of the Universe", "Flower of the Universe (No I.D. Remix)", as Sade Adu)
  • 2018
Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies (1994)
True Lies
7.3
  • Soundtrack("I Never Thought I'd See the Day", as Sade Adu)
  • 1994
Michael Cera in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
7.5
  • Soundtrack("By Your Side")
  • 2010
Al Pacino and Ellen Barkin in Sea of Love (1989)
Sea of Love
6.8
  • Soundtrack("Siempre Hay Esperanza", as Sade Adu)
  • 1989

Credits

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Actress

  • Sade: Love Is Found (2011)
    Sade: Love Is Found
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 2011
  • Sade: Babyfather (2010)
    Sade: Babyfather
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • Sade in Sade: Soldier of Love (2010)
    Sade: Soldier of Love
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • Sade: King of Sorrow (2001)
    Sade: King of Sorrow
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 2001
  • Sade: By Your Side (2000)
    Sade: By Your Side
    • Woman
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • Sade: Cherish the Day (1993)
    Sade: Cherish the Day
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Sade: Kiss of Life (1993)
    Sade: Kiss of Life
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Sade: Feel No Pain (1992)
    Sade: Feel No Pain
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Sade: No Ordinary Love (1992)
    Sade: No Ordinary Love
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Sade: Turn My Back on You (1988)
    Sade: Turn My Back on You
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us (1988)
    Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • Sade: Paradise (1988)
    Sade: Paradise
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride (1988)
    Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • David Bowie, Patsy Kensit, John Aron, Eddie O'Connell, and Sade in Absolute Beginners (1986)
    Absolute Beginners
    • Athene Duncannon
    • 1986
  • Sade: Never as Good as the First Time (1986)
    Sade: Never as Good as the First Time
    • Sade
    • Music Video
    • 1986

Composer

  • Sade: Love Is Found (2011)
    Sade: Love Is Found
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2011
  • Sade: Babyfather (2010)
    Sade: Babyfather
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • Sade in Sade: Soldier of Love (2010)
    Sade: Soldier of Love
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2010
  • Sade: King of Sorrow (2001)
    Sade: King of Sorrow
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2001
  • Sade: By Your Side (2000)
    Sade: By Your Side
    • Composer (music by)
    • Music Video
    • 2000
  • Sade: Cherish the Day (1993)
    Sade: Cherish the Day
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Sade: Kiss of Life (1993)
    Sade: Kiss of Life
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1993
  • Sade: Feel No Pain (1992)
    Sade: Feel No Pain
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Sade: No Ordinary Love (1992)
    Sade: No Ordinary Love
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Tony D.: E.F.F.E.C.T.
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1990
  • Sade: Turn My Back on You (1988)
    Sade: Turn My Back on You
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us (1988)
    Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • Sade: Paradise (1988)
    Sade: Paradise
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride (1988)
    Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1988
  • Sade: Never as Good as the First Time (1986)
    Sade: Never as Good as the First Time
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1986

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Apple Music
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  • Alternative names
    • Sade Abu
  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • January 16, 1959
    • Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Spouse
    • Carlos ScolaFebruary 11, 1989 - 1995 (divorced)
  • Other works
    Album: "Lovers Rock"
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article
    • 4 Pictorials
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Has sold close to 40 million albums worldwide, has had six multi-platinum albums released in 20 years and has received four Grammy Awards including Best New Artist (1985).
  • Quotes
    [on deciding to tour] If I'd really thought in depth about making the commitment, then I might not have made it. I was sort of on the edge of the cliff, then just jumped in. I think that's the only way to do things. Otherwise, if you overthink stuff, it doesn't happen.
  • Trademarks
      Deep husky vocals
  • Nicknames
    • The Lady
    • Shard

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