His real name is Yousseph Slimani (born April 2, 1971),and of Moroccan descent who rose to prominence in the UK after reaching the quarter finals of the 2005 series of the talent show.
Chico was born in Wales to a Sunni Muslim mother and Sufi Muslim father, but when his parents split up he went to live with his grandparents in Morocco
Chico's 1st audition was very notable because judge Simon Cowell walked out in disgust after his audition but Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne voted him through to the second round.Chico released his debut single, "It's Chico Time", in February 2006, which entered the UK Singles Chart at number one on 5 March 2006. He also took part in a nationwide X Factor tour, which began in Newcastle upon Tyne. "It's Chico Time" remained at # one for two weeks. Chico's 2nd single, a cover of the song "D.I.S.C.O." entered the chart at number twenty-four the following August.
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