Слайд 2The Birth
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on the 9th of
August in 1963 in Newark, New Jersey in a gifted
family, which inspired and encouraged the development of her natural singing talent.
Слайд 3Close relatives helped and supported Whitney in her aspirations.
Слайд 4Mother
Whitney’s mother is Emily Drinkard. She was born on the
30th of September in 1933. In girlhood she started singing in a
family gospel group, “Drinkard Sisters”. Later, Emily performed with the first group of her famous niece Dionne Warwik “Gospelaires”. And then she entered the quartet “Sweet Inspirations”.
Слайд 5Father
John Houston was a manager of his wife, when Emily was in the show
business. When Whitney was born , John remained in the household, to look after her. “He was
Mom's support network while she was out on tour.” said Whitney, in tribute to her father. “He changed diapers, cooked, did my hair and dressed me, all the while providing Mom with advice and answers.”
Слайд 6Brothers
Whitney's two elder brothers, Michael and Gary, helped her career
on the part of the business and music. Michael became her
manager on tours, arranging everything from the lighting hire to the catering crew, while Gary joined her as a singer, performing duets and backing vocals with his sister on stage vocalist. Whitney has always been close with her family, they could rely on each other when needed support.
Слайд 7The first experience
The first time Whitney’s solo voice was heard
in public was, naturally, at the New Hope Baptist Church.
At the age of about 11 she sang “Guide Me”, and the reaction she received taught her something she would never forget. “I was aware of people staring at me. No one moved. They seemed almost in trance. I just stared at the clock in the center of the church. When I finished, everyone clapped and started crying.”
Слайд 8Parent’s divorce
When Whitney was 15 years old, her parents divorced. It was a shock for
her though her father and mother have always lived in peace and harmony.
Слайд 9Model career
Throwing herself into her extra-curricular work, Whitney found a
very promising career in modelling. She appeared in US magazines Cosmopolitan and Young
Miss and on the covers of Glamor and Seventeen in 1981. Modeling career led to offers of roles in TV comedy of American family “Silver spoon" and "Gimme A Break", but at the same time, Whitney was in great demand as a singer.
Слайд 10Contract
When the president of Arista Records, Clive Davis saw Whitney Houston on stage at first,
he noticed the talent of the future star in her eyes, and signed a contract with
her almost immediately in 1983. It was the beginning of her singing career.
Слайд 11Her discography counts 18 albums.
1985: Whitney Houston
1987:Whitney
1987: I Wanna Dance
With Somebody
1987: Didn't We Almost Have It All
1987: So Emotional
1988:
Love Will Save The Day
1990: I'm Your Baby Tonight
1992: Original Soundtrack Album
1992: The Bodyguard
1996: The Preachers Wife
1998: My Love Is Your Love
2000: The Greatest Hits
2001: Love, Whitney
2002: Just Whitney…
2002: One Of Those Days
2003: One Wish: The Holiday Album
2008: A Song For You
2009: I Look to You
Слайд 12The Best Songs
"I Will Always Love You" (1992).
"Miracle" (1990)
"I Wanna
Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (1987)
"I Have Nothing"
(1992)
“Run to You" (1992)
“Queen Of the Night" (1992)
“I Look To You" (2009)
Слайд 13Awards
6 “Grammy Awards”
23 “American Music Awards”
2 “Emmy Awards”
30 “Billboard Music
Awards”
Слайд 14She starred in four films
The Bodyguard, 1992
Waiting to Exhale,1995
The Preacher's
Wife, 1996
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, 1997
Слайд 15
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown got married on the 18th
of July in1992.Their marriage lasted from 1992 to 2007.
Слайд 16
On the 4th March, 1993, Houston gave birth to their
daughter Bobby Kristina Houston-Brown, her only child, and his fourth.
Слайд 17
In the autumn of 2006 Whitney and Bobby Brown divorced.
It was a very difficult period in her life.
Слайд 18In February 2012 the whole world was shocked by the
news of Whitney Houston’s unexpected death.
Слайд 19Her Death
On the 11 February in 2012, she was found
dead in her suite 434 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Слайд 20She was buried in the cemetery «Fairview» in Westfield.
Слайд 21We are all touched by the tragic fate of Whitney
Houston. She will always be in our hearts.
Слайд 23The presentation was made by the 9th form students :
Nekrasova
Julia
Smirnova Anna
Bondareva Christina
(the teacher Chernyaeva I.V.)