Mika , born Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. on August 18, 1983, is a Lebanese-British singer-songwriter known for his flamboyant, technicolor pop style and impressive multi-octave vocal range.
: At age nine, the family moved to London, where Mika faced significant challenges, including severe dyslexia and bullying from a teacher that led to a temporary period of selective mutism. Mika-kbUvn7X0.mp4
: Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Mika and his family fled to Paris at age one due to the Lebanese Civil War. Mika , born Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr