Loreen

Swedish singer and Eurovision winner

Loreen - Swedish singer and Eurovision winner
Born

October 16th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Sweden

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Born in Sweden in 1983, a singer gained international recognition after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 with the song 'Euphoria'. The song achieved commercial success across Europe, topping charts in several countries. Loreen's music blends pop with electronic influences and has been praised for its emotional depth and production quality. In addition to 'Euphoria', other notable works include 'Statements' and 'Look Away', which further established her as a prominent figure in the music industry. Loreen continues to be active in music, contributing to both the pop and dance music scenes.

Winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012

Releasing the hit single 'Euphoria'

Achieving multiple number-one hits across Europe

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