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Sade(I)

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  • Composer
  • Actress
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Sade
Sade was born on 16 January 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria. She is a music artist and composer, 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 & 19 nominations

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    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
    7.6
    • 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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    Composer

    • Eco Virtual: June Winds (2015)
      Eco Virtual: June Winds
      Music Video
      • Composer (sampled)
      • 2015
    • Sade: Love Is Found (2011)
      Sade: Love Is Found
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Sade: Babyfather (2010)
      Sade: Babyfather
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2010
    • Sade in Sade: Soldier of Love (2010)
      Sade: Soldier of Love
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2010
    • Sade: King of Sorrow (2001)
      Sade: King of Sorrow
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2001
    • Sade: By Your Side (2000)
      Sade: By Your Side
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer (music by)
      • 2000
    • Sade: Cherish the Day (1993)
      Sade: Cherish the Day
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Sade: Kiss of Life (1993)
      Sade: Kiss of Life
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Sade: Feel No Pain (1992)
      Sade: Feel No Pain
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1992
    • Sade: No Ordinary Love (1992)
      Sade: No Ordinary Love
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1992
    • Tony D.: E.F.F.E.C.T.
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Sade: Turn My Back on You (1988)
      Sade: Turn My Back on You
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us (1988)
      Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Sade: Paradise (1988)
      Sade: Paradise
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride (1988)
      Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988

    Actress

    • Sade: Love Is Found (2011)
      Sade: Love Is Found
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 2011
    • Sade: Babyfather (2010)
      Sade: Babyfather
      5.6
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 2010
    • Sade in Sade: Soldier of Love (2010)
      Sade: Soldier of Love
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 2010
    • Sade: King of Sorrow (2001)
      Sade: King of Sorrow
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 2001
    • Sade: By Your Side (2000)
      Sade: By Your Side
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Woman
      • 2000
    • Sade: Cherish the Day (1993)
      Sade: Cherish the Day
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1993
    • Sade: Kiss of Life (1993)
      Sade: Kiss of Life
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1993
    • Sade: Feel No Pain (1992)
      Sade: Feel No Pain
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1992
    • Sade: No Ordinary Love (1992)
      Sade: No Ordinary Love
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1992
    • Sade: Turn My Back on You (1988)
      Sade: Turn My Back on You
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1988
    • Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us (1988)
      Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us
      6.4
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1988
    • Sade: Paradise (1988)
      Sade: Paradise
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1988
    • Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride (1988)
      Sade: Love Is Stronger Than Pride
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1988
    • David Bowie, Patsy Kensit, John Aron, Eddie O'Connell, and Sade in Absolute Beginners (1986)
      Absolute Beginners
      5.6
      • Athene Duncannon
      • 1986
    • Sade: Never as Good as the First Time (1986)
      Sade: Never as Good as the First Time
      6.6
      Music Video
      • Sade
      • 1986

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • Apple Music
      • Facebook
    • 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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