Annabel Oreste is a Canadian-Haitian pop and R&B artist whose music embodies empowerment, resilience, and soul. Crowned the Grand Prize Winner of the 2025 Canada’s Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program, in partnership with Stingray, she is recognized nationally as one of the most promising new voices in Canada.
Known as Princesse Annabel during her captivating run on Star Académie (2021), she continues to mesmerize audiences with her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence. Her viral cover of Anita Baker’s Body and Soul has surpassed 300,000 views on YouTube, reflecting her gift for heartfelt performance.
Rooted in her Christian faith, Annabel sees her music as a calling — a way to empower, to heal, and to remind people of their worth. She released her debut single Trop Jeune in partnership with the youth mental health organization Jeune en Tête, where she serves as an ambassador. Her anthemic single Hero gained national attention through her performance at Honey Jam 2024 & 2025, broadcast nationally on CBC Music and CBC Gem.
With her debut EP Lovingly set for release in 2026, Annabel continues to craft music that uplifts and connects, solidifying our curiosity as one to watch on the Canadian music scene.
