Born name

Paul Van Haver

nickname

Stromae, Opmaestro (former stage name)

Sun sign

fishes

Place of birth

Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium

nationality

training

He attended a Catholic school but failed at age 16. Academically, he struggled to achieve good results.

At the age of 11 he began to study music.

Stromae ging zum National Institute of Radioelectricity and Cinematography .

occupation

Singer, songwriter, rapper, musician

family

• Father – Pierre Rutare (architect) (died 1994 in Rwanda)
• Mutter – Miranda Marie Van Haver
• Siblings – He has 4 siblings – 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Manager

unknown

Genre

Hip Hop, House, Electronic

instruments

Keyboards, synthesizers, drums

labels

Vertigo Records, Mercury Records, Universal Music Group und Republic Records

To build

Slim

Height

6 ft 3¼ in oder 191 cm

weight

78 kg or 172 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

Stromae dated –

• Tatiana Silva (2011-2012) – Since 2011, Stromae has been dating former Miss Belgium Tatiana Silva. They were an item until September 2012.
• Coralie Barbier (2015-Present) – Stromae has started dating stylist Coralie Barbier, who married on December 12, 2015. The rituals were performed by Catholic priest Guy Gilbert.

race/ethnicity

multiracial

He has Rwandan (Tutsi) ancestry on his father’s side and Belgian (Flemish) on his mother’s side.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Towering Height
• Looks due to mixed ethnicity
• Unique fashion style
• Slim physique

measurements

Stromae’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 37 inches or 94 cm
• Arms/biceps – 12 inches or 30.5
• Waist – 76 cm or 30 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Stromae has not endorsed any of the brands.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Known for

His debut and hit single “Alors on Danse” was released in 2009.

First album

Stromae released his debut album Käse in June 2010. It charted at number 1 in Belgium and was certified 3× Platinum.

first movie

The rapper has never appeared in a movie.

First TV show

In 2010 he appeared on the music TV show The Dome in 2 episodes.

Personal trainer

Given his slim physique, it seems unlikely that he would exercise and take care of his diet.

Stromae favorite things

• Music Artist – Cesaria Evora, notorious BIG

Stroma Facts

1. Stromae is the founder of the fashion label “Mosaert”.
2. At a young age he was encouraged by his mother to play an instrument and a sport.
3. Stromae’s musical influences include Cuban Son, Congolese Rumba and Jacques Brel.
4. He grew up in Belgium, but sees himself more as a Rwandan.
5. During his childhood he studied drums.
6. His stage name “Stromae” is an anagram of “Maestro”.
7. He co-founded the rap group SUSPECT with rapper JEDI at 18.
8. To support himself financially, he worked in the hospitality industry before finding fame.
9. He checks his email first thing in the morning and last before bed.
10. In 2008 he worked as a trainee at the music radio NRJ in Brussels.
11. Visit his official website at (anagram of his own stage name) works in the clothing, music and audiovisual sectors.
12. Learn more about Stromae on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, VEVO, Google+, Google Play and iTunes.