Happy birthday! Enrico Macias turns 87 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 87 on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.
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Enrico Macias is celebrating his 87th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-guitarist Enrico Macias (Les filles de mon pays, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 87th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Macias, a cultural icon

Born Gaston Ghrenassia in Constantine on December 11, 1938, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Macias' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Enrico hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Enrico Macias as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 87.

Happy Birthday, Enrico, you're the best!

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