nilda fernández (25 october 1957 – 19 may 2019) was a spanish-born french singer. his first album was recorded in 1981. he became known for his 1987 album "madrid, madrid". he might be best known for his 1991 single "nos fiancailles". he became popular in russia and also worked in cuba. fernández was born in barcelona, catalonia and grew up in the french city of lyon.