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Enya Biography

Birth Name:Enya Patricia Brennan

Birth Place:Greedore, County Donegal, Ireland

Profession Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Won an Ivor Novello for International Achievement
  • Was awarded the Academy of Achievement of America's Golden Plate Award
  • Has received an honorary doctorage degree in music from the National University College, Galway
  • First got the chance to work in film by writing the score for the movie "The Frog Prince․"
  • Started out as a singer with her family's band
  • Studied classical music for a year before going on tour as a singer
  • Often works on projects with producer Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan

Awards

  • 1993Razzie Award-Worst Original Song: nominated
  • 2001GoldSpirit Awards-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2002Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 2002Critics Choice Award-Best Song: winner
  • 2002Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2002Sierra Award-Best Song: winner
  • 2002OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 2002PFCS Award-Best Original Song: winner
  • 2003Grammy-Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: nominated