Francissca Peter :

2006 sees Francissca Peter embracing and celebrating her 27th anniversary as an Artiste / Singer / Composer and Lyricist.Francissca Peter, or Fran, has enjoyed a fruitful and distinguished musical career in Malaysia with over twenty No. 1 hits in the local music charts and the title of "Best Female Vocalist" for five consecutive years.She is also known nationwide for her rendition of Malaysia's 2^nd National Anthem 'Setia'In 1990, with numerous Platinum and Gold discs to her name and numerous awards, Fran set off for the United States of America to widen her horizon and experience internationally.

In 2000, Fran starred in the beloved musical "The King and I" with The Hong Kong Singers.  She played the role of Lady Thiang.  The musical was directed by Ian Robinson and conducted by Julian Grant, one of Britain's leading Opera composers.  It was produced by Rupert McCowan.   “The King and I” played to sell-out audiences throughout its run at The Hong Kong City Hall. 

While she has been successful as a commercial artiste, she is also always remembered as the first jazz vocalist who helped launch "All That Jazz", the first ever jazz club in Malaysia. She has performed worldwide in cities like Los Angeles, London, China, and while on the local front, has worked with the likes of jazz maestros Greg Lyons, Michael Veerapen, Lewis Pragasam, Josie Thomas, Mac Chew and others.  

Fran was also the first Asian artiste to inaugurate and perform at the brand new Derby Jazz Bar at the prestigious Jockey Club in Hong Kong in 2003. She crooned jazz standards, Broadway and classic tunes which are her fortes, along with top bassist Paul Candelaria, who has played at numerous World Jazz Festivals including The Montreal Jazz Festival and pianist Adonis V De Jesus.  

Fran currently performs for numerous corporate, government, royalty, charity and church events as well as performing in various National TV programmes for RTM, ASTRO, TV3, NTV7, 8TV and etc.

In celebration of her 27^th anniversary in the music industry, she is also working closely with Warner Music Malaysia to release a double compilation CD album containing her popular hits and 1 new songs.   

She is World Vision’s Ambassador for 2006, and had performed at several of the organisation’s events. These included the World Vision 30-Hour Famine and The World Vision Charity Golf and Dinner.

Fran is now sponsoring a boy from Coimbatore in India under the World Vision Child Sponsorship programme. Besides being a child sponsor, Fran will be involved in upcoming campaigns undertaken by World Vision aimed at promoting and raising awareness of the non-profit organisation and its work for children all over the world.