RAK1 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 So how did he enrich French culture with his acting?I am not being funny here, I really want to understand what it's all about. Mostly if actors or singers and so on get decorated in the UK, they have a long successful career behind them and/or are very active in charity work. What all the footie players that got CBEs as soon as they became household names you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 What all the footie players that got CBEs as soon as they became household names you mean? They do usually do some charity work too Rose. Or have had a long career. Give me a name that you are referring to and I will research it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Yes it's the same in Canada. That's why I said earlier that I didn't know what this was about. From its description it sounds similar to the medals awarded here, but it must be different if Mika is receiving one. And if this medal leads to anyone calling him Sire I will rip it off his jacket and beat someone over the head with it. What about Your Excellency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 They do usually so some charity work too Rose. Or have had a long career.Give me a name that you are referring to and I will research it. I'm sure a few got them before they got into any of that, and didn't Lewis Hamilton get one, if I recall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'm sure a few got them before they got into any of that, and didn't Lewis Hamilton get one, if I recall? Possibly I will look tomorrow. But even if he did, he won big on the world stage and is from the UK. So could be argued he makes us look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Possibly I will look tomorrow. But even if he did, he won big on the world stage and is from the UK. So could be argued he makes us look good. I just looked at MBEs and CBEs and they are awarded for what the person has done for their chosen field, not necessarily for charity, although occassionally that is part of it, if they have made an impact for a certain charity. So perhaps at some point Mika might get an MBE, you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I just looked at MBEs and CBEs and they are awarded for what the person has done for their chosen field, not necessarily for charity, although occassionally that is part of it, if they have made an impact for a certain charity.So perhaps at some point Mika might get an MBE, you never know. Yes I agree, so would I. But it's such early days just now, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Yes I agree, so would I. But it's such early days just now, don't you think? Oh, I didn't mean right now, a couple of year perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Oh, I didn't mean right now, a couple of year perhaps. Yeah I'd love to see that. When he's matured a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Yeah I'd love to see that. When he's matured a bit. Like a fine wine or cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babspanky Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Like a fine wine or cheese! Yeah as long as he's not too far gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine931 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 What a great honor!!! CONGRATS Mika!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Yeah as long as he's not too far gone. Ha ha! Absolutely:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilStar Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Congrats to Mika!!:wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clara85 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Apparently Mika has been honoured as a 'Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres' today in Cannes. It is a medal given by the French minister of culture to people who distinguished with their creation in arts or contributed in promoting arts in France and in the world. http://www.purepeople.com/article/le-chanteur-mika-epingle_a48637/1 thanks, great news:thumb_yello: congrats Mika:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodes100 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Apparently Mika has been honoured as a 'Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres' today in Cannes. It is a medal given by the French minister of culture to people who distinguished with their creation in arts or contributed in promoting arts in France and in the world. http://www.purepeople.com/article/le-chanteur-mika-epingle_a48637/1 Wow! Bravo & Congrats Mika! Please don't jump all over me fellow MFCers but isn't this distinguished French medal a little too soon?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy_girl_mika96 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Congrats Meeks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iadoremika Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Wow, this award seems kinda legit? Congrats to The Honourable Mika (the plastic bag)! Like a fine wine or cheese! Or fermented fish sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clara85 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Lots of pictures here http://www.apimages.com/Search.aspx?sh=10&st=k&remem=x&kw=mika&intv=None But horrible watermarks. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clara85 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Detagged a picture thanks!!! :fangurl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianesellner78 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Apparently Mika has been honoured as a 'Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres' today in Cannes. It is a medal given by the French minister of culture to people who distinguished with their creation in arts or contributed in promoting arts in France and in the world. http://www.purepeople.com/article/le-chanteur-mika-epingle_a48637/1 Congrats Mika!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Wow, he looks stunning in that pic! He should wear purple more often, too. Mikapleasedon'tchopoffyourcurlsbeforetheEurotour That must be it No, honestly I'm not sure. The minister of Culture can choose some people he wants to decorate, and it's supposed to be people who have made a 'significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance'(wikipedia) I think it's more generally for people who have contributed to the promotion of arts. It goes on to say that the rules are slightly different for foreigners; if you're French you're not eligible for this award until you're 30, but no age restriction exists for non-French citizens. It also says it is often bestowed on "foreign luminaries," with the official definition of "luminaries" being "a celebrity who is an inspiration to others." Sounds about right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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krjsantos Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 :wub2: Congrats MIKA! Inspiration for All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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