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In this feature, you can find everything about Celine Dion acting on television as herself, wich is know as "cameo appearances"; brief appearances of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television. Short appearances by film directors, politicians, athletes, musicians, and other celebrities are common. Cameo appearances are detailed by chronological order.
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THE NANNY
In 1997 Celine Dion acted as herself on the American television sitcom "The Nanny", co-produced by Sternin & Fraser Ink, Inc. and Highschool Sweethearts in association with TriStar Television for the CBS network. Celine´s cameo appearance was part of the 4th season and the episode was aired on May 21, 1997 at 8:00 pm ET (original air date), on CBS channel in USA.
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Maxwell goes to London, UK trying to engage Celine Dion for a new Broadway musical but Fran follows him. On this episode, Celine sings "It´s all coming back to me now" and a sample of "Ce n´était qu´un rêve". In fact, the shooting of the scene with Celine took place in Las Vegas, USA according to Fran Drescher as the nanny: "Celine Dion´s schedule had changed and the closest she could get to L.A. was Las Vegas. Big stars are very busy and not rushing to do a sitcom. We´ve already preshot the rest of the show around her because she wasn´t going to be available. For me, it meant flying to Las Vegas to shoot her scene". Celine very generously donates her guest appearance fees on the show to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation´s SPARX program.
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SESAME STREET
In 1998 Celine Dion acted as herself on the American children´s television series "Sesame Street", and a pioneer of the contemporary educational television standard. "Sesame Street" is well known for its Muppets characters created by Jim Henson. It premiered in 1969, making it one of the longest running children´s programs on television. The show is produced in the United States by the non-profit organization Sesame Workshop, formerly known as the Children´s Television Workshop (CTW), founded by Joan Ganz Cooney and Ralph Rogers. Celine´s cameo appearance was aired on March 12, 1998 in USA TV.
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Celine Dion appered on the street, she talked with Elmo and Big Bird (two of the characters), and she also performed a song entitled "Happy to meet you", in duet with Elmo. At the end of the song, Celine gave a sweet kiss to Elmo.
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TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL
In 1998 Celine Dion acted as herself on the American drama series "Touched By An Angel", that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994 and ran for 211 episodes and 9 seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson, the series stars Roma Downey, as an angel named Monica, and Della Reese, as her supervisor Tess. Throughout the series, Monica is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives. Celine´s cameo appearance was part of the 100th episod and it was aired on November 15, 1998 on CBS channel in USA.
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In a park Audrey celebrates her son Petey´s birthday. Petey tries to blow out his candles but is racked with coughing, an effect of his disease, Cystic Fibrosis. Knowing is death is near, Petey begins to compile a list of the things he wants to do before he dies. Among his items, the most difficult is introducing his best friend Celine to her idol, Celine Dion. Later, Celine is blindfolded and taken to a concert hall to meet Celine Dion in her dressing room before the show. During the concert Celine Dion sings "Love can move mountains" to the children. At the end of the concert Petey becomes very sick and he will soon die. Petey is brought home and, while he sleeps, Audrey discovers his list, including the wish that Audrey would finish the song she began to write when he was born. Audrey works all night to finish the song, and in the morning wakes Petey to perform her song, The 151st Psalm. Petey tells Andrew, "It is finished", and the young boy dies. Monica crosses the final item off of Petey’s list: "Go to Heaven". This story is very similar to Celine´s one. Celine Dion had a niece, Karine attacked by Cystic Fibrosis, who died in 1993, on Celine´s arms when she was singing "Les oiseaux du bonheur" to her. The shooting took place in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Her appearance fee for this episode is donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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LA PETITE VIE
In 2002 Celine Dion acted as herself on the hit Quebec television sitcom "La Petite Vie" aired by Radio-Canada channel in Canada from 1993 to 1999. In total, 59 episodes were created plus 2 specials. "La Petite Vie", was first a stage sketch of the comedy duo Ding et Dong, formed by Claude Meunier and Serge Thériault. The stories of La petite vie, sketch and television show, revolve around the strange couple simply known as Pôpa and Môman. Celine´s cameo appearance was aired on December 16, 2002 on Radio-Canada channel in Canada. This special episode of "La Petite Vie" was shot in August 2002 and Claude Meunier´s team was able to keep this secret about Celine´s appearance in the program.
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At Avoided, each Christmas ends in an enormous baffle. This year, Môman decides to have a Christmas of love and of religion and drives out her children from it and decides to pass Christmas all alone. Rénald, Réjean, Therese, Lison and Caro test to stop the baffle. All blame Caro and decide to become chums. Môman remains very surprised about it and decides to let them pass Christmas with her. The episode finishes when Pôpa, Môman, Réjean, Rénald, Therese, Lison, Caro and the new chum listen to Celine Dion to sing "C´est Nöel" in honor of Môman.
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THE PRINCES OF MALIBU
In 2005 Celine Dion acted as herself on the famous American reality show titled "The Princes Of Malibu", on its 2nd season. The series follows Brandon and Brody Jenner, the adult sons of Olympic champion Bruce Jenner and former Miss Tennessee USA Linda Thompson, and their friend, Spencer Pratt, as they got themselves into various hijinks. On permanent vacation, the brothers lived with Linda and her husband, David Foster, in Foster´s 22-acre (89,000 m2) Malibu, California estate. Linda thought that the boys could do no wrong, while Foster wanted the "freeloaders" to get jobs. The episode in wich Celine took part was aired during the series´ 2nd season; episode 4, on August 7, 2005 on FOX channel in USA.
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Brandon and Brody use their stepfather´s name to secure a palatial suite at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, USA but they must make excuses to singer Celine Dion when she stops by the room to visit David. They met with Celine at her dressing room at the Caesars Palace, where she was performing with the show "A New Day...".
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ALL MY CHILDREN
In 2007 Celine Dion acted as herself on the ABC TV network soap opera that has been broadcast in the U.S., Monday through Friday since January 5, 1970 titled "All My Children". Created by Agnes Nixon, the show is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. Since its inception, the show has featured Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime´s most popular characters. The title of the show refers to the bonds of humanity. The announcement of Celine´s appearance was made in late October 2007 by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group. "Celine Dion represents another of today´s top recording artists who are tapping into ABC´s prime ratings position and garnering a presence with our daytime audience. This is the of the power of music coupled with dramatic storytelling and enhancing the visibility of our brand across multi-platforms", said Mr. Frons. The episode in wich Celine took part was aired on November 15, 2007.
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Celine Dion appeared as a featured guest on Erica Kane´s (Susan Lucci) talk show, titled "New Beginnings", and in addition she performed the title track from the new CD, "Taking chances". "The appearance with Erica Kane and her musical performance is a great treat for our audience. I can´t think of a better way to ring in the holiday season than with the angelic sounds of Celine", said executive producer, Julie Hanan Carruthers. "All My Children" celebrated its 37th Anniversary on January 5, 2007. "All My Children" took home the 1998 Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, the third time the show received this top honor, having also garnered the award in 1994 and 1992. In 2004 the show also received its third consecutive Emmy Award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Writing, its third Writers Guild Award and its fourth GLAAD Media Award in March 2007.
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