SINGER Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden.
Here is everything you need to know about the two-time Eurovision winner.
Who is Loreen?
Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui, known as Loreen, is a Swedish singer who first found fame on Sweden’s version of Pop Idol.
The star competed on the show in 2004, finishing in fourth place.
She was born on October 16, 1983 in Danderyd, Sweden.
Following her appearance on the reality competition, Loreen worked as a TV presenter as well as pursuing her music career.
She is also known for her political activism, and performed at a fundraising gala in support of Ukraine after the Russian invasion in March 2022.
How many times has Loreen performed in Eurovision?
The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest marked Loreen’s second time competing.
She took part in 2012 when she won the competition in Baku.
Loreen wowed Eurovision viewers with her performance of Euphoria, which went on to become a hit in the UK.
Her 2012 victory also landed Loreen a cameo in Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams‘ 2020 Netflix film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.
What was Loreen performing at Eurovision 2023?
Loreen was performing her song Tattoo at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
The song was written by Thomas G:son and Peter Boström, who also wrote her past hit Euphoria, amongst other songwriters.
The music video, shot at the legendary Paalsund Studio in Stockholm, has been released to accompany the track.
Is Loreen married and does she have children?
Loreen is not married, though in 2021 she did confirm she has a boyfriend, and doesn’t have any children.
In 2017, the singer came out as bisexual in an interview with Swedish television host Renée Nyberg.
During the interview Loreen told the presenter: “Many people are so focused on sex, on sexuality.
“Love is so much more.
“I usually say ‘Love is where you find it’.”
How many times has Sweden won Eurovision?
Sweden has won Eurovision seven times.
Ireland is the second most-successful country with seven victories, while Luxembourg, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have all won five times.
Sweden’s first Eurovision victory was in 1974, when ABBA performed their hit Waterloo.
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 takes place on Saturday May 11, 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.
Olly Alexander from pop band Years & Years will be representing the UK.
He said: “I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part next year.
“As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour.
“I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour!”
Eurovision Song Contest entries 2024
Here are all of the acts taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In 1999, a rule change allowed the United Kingdom, along with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, to automatically qualify for the final, as they bring in the most revenue for the Song Contest.
They are joined in an automatic place in the final by the 2023 winning country, Sweden.
All the acts completing in Eurovision are:
- Albania– Besa – Zemrën N’dorë
- Armenia– LADANVIA – JakoAustralia
- Electric Fields– One Mikali (One Blood)
- Austria – Kaleen– We Will Rave
- Azerbaijan – FAHREE ft. Ilkin Dolatov – Özünlə Apar
- Belgium– Mustii – Before The Party’s Over
- Croatia– Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim
- Cyprus– Silia Kapsis – Liar
- Czech Republic– Aiko – Pedestal
- Denmark– SABA – Sand
- Estonia– 5miinust & Puuluup – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
- Finland– Windows95man – No Rules!
- France– Slimane – mon-amour
- Georgia– Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter
- Germany– Isaak – Always On The Run
- Greece– Marina Satti – ZARI
- Iceland– Hera Björk – Scared of Heights
- Ireland – Bambi Thug – Doomsday Blue
- Israel– Eden Golan – Hurricane
- Italy– Angelina Mango – La Noia
- Latvia– Dons – Hollow
- Lithuania– Sllvester Belt – Luktelk
- Luxembourg– TALI – Fighte
- Malta– Sarah Bonnici – Loop
- Moldova – Natalia Barbu – In The Middle
- Netherlands – Joost Klein – Europapa
- Norway– Gäte – Ulveham
- Poland– LUNA – The Tower
- Portugal – iolanda – Grito
- San Marino– Megara – 11:11
- Serbia– Teya Dora – RAMONDA
- Slovenia– Raiven – Veronika
- Spain– Nebulossa – ZORRA
- Sweden– Marcus & Martinus – Unforgettable
- Switzerland– Nemo – The Code
- Ukraine– Aloyna Aloyna & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria
- United Kingdom– Olly Alexander– Dizzy