jfung79 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I just saw a little mention on some website somewhere (will need to look for it again if no one else has seen it), that no one at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait remembers anything like Mika's dad being held hostage, so people are saying Mika made the story up! Has anyone heard anything more about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudel Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Well he wasn't actually held hostage... His Dad was forced to stay inside the US Embassy for his own safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Monkey Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Yup, was just coming to say the same as Strudel. And Mika himself mentioned it in a recent interview, don't recall which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfung79 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Ah, there you go, that makes a lot of sense, Strudel and Sunny Monkey. I knew I could count on people here to set the record straight. By the way, this is the article I saw that prompted me to start the thread: http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/mikas%20kidnap%20claims%20doubted_1020443 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Was just going to say the same. Seems to be just the way it's been put across... and if you hadn't heard the interview you wouldn't know if you get me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 btw Is there a lot of MIKA hype in Lebanon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cautionary Wife Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Yesterday's Daily Mirror said Mika's father was a millionaire. Not that we believe more than about half a per cent of what's written there. See HERE Not seen that mentioned previously - but I would doubt it's true, otherwise why would Mika have taken out a student loan to fund his recordings in Florida? CW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d*wiseman Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Well you are assuming they get on well.. maybe they dont?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieLou Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 It said he lived near his parents 3 million pound house. He's painted his door and railings pink apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAK1 Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 He did say on the Popworld interview that he lived in the basement flat of his parents house. And I think, seeing the pictures of his front door and window, that it looks quite pretty, I am assuming that it is his front door and window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 MIKA's family is probably wealthy. Maybe he didn't want to depend on his family to fulfill his dreams. so, is his name mica or michael? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cautionary Wife Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 His School yearbooks and sleevenotes from the Vaughan Williams recording all say "Mica". Only this last report say "Michael Holbrook"... well if the Daily Mirror says so. HA!! Same report also says the family moved to London 16 years aso... well as he moved to London when he was 9, so that would make him 25 now. Well done Daily Mirror!! CW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliastahan Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 btw Is there a lot of MIKA hype in Lebanon? I'm curious as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byblos Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 btw Is there a lot of MIKA hype in Lebanon? There was a Mika hype here in Lebanon since October (when we first started hearing "Take It Easy" on the radios, in the malls, etc..), but still it is not as much as the hype on other International Lebanese artists (like Shakira or MASSARI).. or the local artists... but his fame is increasing greatly lately... specially with lots of airplay of Grace Kelly and Lollipop, and his new album coming out and all... ....he should really pop back to his home country one day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakin Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I asked the same question. As Cautionary Wife mentioned, his name is Mica Penniman. Find his name under "The Pilgrim's Progress". He played "Woodcutter's Boy" http://www.opera-collection.net/compv/vaughanwilliamsr.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisylou Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I think I read/seen article where he said he was born Michael same as his father then it shortened to Mica. but people kept pronouncing (Mee-sha) as in Mica Paris so changed the c to a k and here became the MIKA we all know. As for his father being a millionaire-yes to live where they live he would have to be. His father deals with finance on the large monetary scale not your usual bank manager as some reports make out. I think with having 5 kids his parents would have to take the stand of helping the kids when really necessary but then they have to find their own footing in life and not rely on others they made sure all the kids got a proper education in the top schools thats why MiKA was allegedly a waiter so not getting hand outs. The experience is suppose to make you stronger. My parents did the same and there was only two of us life is hard!! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengafer Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 if its true as it seems to be that they own a house in west london they are already millionaires and more! And his parents put 5 kids through private school, isnt that right?. I read that it was a struggle for them but they considered it so important. you could not do that unless you are seriously loaded, no matter how much you wanted to. one kid for a year in an average private school is in the region of £20,000 x times by years spent in school , then by 5 kids:shocked: I wouldnt be suprised if he's a billionaire at the very least:naughty: just reads daisy lou and she is spot on:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisylou Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Oh Thank You Kind Lady! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengafer Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Yesterday's Daily Mirror said Mika's father was a millionaire. Not that we believe more than about half a per cent of what's written there. See HERE Not seen that mentioned previously - but I would doubt it's true, otherwise why would Mika have taken out a student loan to fund his recordings in Florida? CW. If you took out a student loan and invested it in a high interest account you'd make money! In this country anyway. It just makes financial sense to have one cause the interest you have to pay on repayments is equal to inflation(non profit making) and if you never earn over £20,000 or there abouts you never have to pay it back:naughty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengafer Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Oh Thank You Kind Lady!xx you are welcome oh wise one:wink2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMariax Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 He did say on the Popworld interview that he lived in the basement flat of his parents house. And I think, seeing the pictures of his front door and window, that it looks quite pretty, I am assuming that it is his front door and window. Where'd you see the pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisylou Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 you are welcome oh wise one Oh don`t tell Freddie he'll think I am after his guru status LOL!!!!! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chance72399 Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I would love to see the pic of his front door if anyone can post a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 you are welcome oh wise one Oh don`t tell Freddie he'll think I am after his guru status LOL!!!!! xx I saw that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisylou Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I need to change my MIKA name under my user name now! LOL!! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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