Ana Johnsson facts for kids
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Ana Johnsson
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| Birth name | Anna Lovisa Johnsson (Jonsson) |
| Also known as | Ana, Anna Johnsson |
| Born | 4 October 1977 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | Modern rock, alternative rock |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 2001–2008 (on hiatus) |
| Labels | Bonnier Amigo Music Group (Scandinavia) Avex Group (Eastern Asia, excluding Korea & Mongolia) Sony BMG (former) Epic Records (former) |
Ana Johnsson is a Swedish singer. She is best known for her song "We Are". This song was featured in the movie Spider-Man 2.
Ana first became famous after reaching the finals of the TV show Popstars in Sweden. After the show, she joined a band called Excellence. She later left the band to start her own solo music career. Her first album, Cuz I Can, came out in 2004. She released another album, The Way I Am, internationally. Her second solo album, Little Angel, was released in 2006. Since 2008, her music career has been on hold.
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Ana's Music Journey
Early Days and the Band Excellence
Ana Johnsson showed her singing talent when she was a teenager. She sang in cover bands with her brother, Petter, who played drums. They performed songs by popular artists like Jamiroquai and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Her big break came when she joined the first season of the TV show Popstars. She made it to the final stage of the competition. After Popstars, she became part of an R&B girl group called Excellence. The group had five songs that reached the top 10 in Sweden. They also sold many albums and had a successful tour. Ana decided to leave Excellence because their music style was not what she wanted to do. The group continued for a short time after she left.
Solo Career Begins: Cuz I Can and The Way I Am
After leaving Excellence, Ana started her journey as a solo artist. She chose "Ana" as her stage name to make it different from her real name, Anna. In 2003, she released her first solo song, "The Way I Am". This song became popular on the radio in Sweden and Germany.
Ana was asked to contribute a song to the Spider-Man 2 movie soundtrack. Her song "We Are" was the first single released from the soundtrack. It became a huge hit around the world, reaching the top 10 in many countries. Her second solo album, The Way I Am, was released internationally. It included songs from her first album and some new ones. This album was very successful, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. In Japan, it sold over 100,000 copies and was number one for four weeks.
In 2005, Ana won awards at the NRJ Music Awards for "Best Swedish Female" and "Best Swedish Song". She also won the Rockbjörnen award for "Best Newcomer".
Little Angel and Movie Songs
Ana's second album, Little Angel, was released in Sweden in October 2006. Two songs from the album, "Days of Summer" and "Exception", became popular singles in Sweden.
The song "Exception" was used as the main theme for the Swedish thriller movie Exit. Ana also recorded a song called "Fate" with the band Bleak. This song was the title song for the Finnish-Chinese movie Jade Warrior. In January 2007, "Fate" won the award for "Best Nordic Song" at the NRJ Radio Awards.
In December 2006, her song "Catch Me If You Can" was chosen as the official song for the 2007 Alpine World Ski Championships in Sweden. Little Angel was also released in Japan in 2007 and included two bonus songs.
Recent Years
In 2008, Ana Johnsson became the face of a company called Invercote!. She performed live for them and an EP (a short album) was released with her songs "We Are", "Break Through Time", and "Catch Me If You Can".
In 2012, Ana mentioned that she would release new music, but she later decided to put her music career on hold for personal reasons. She has been focusing on her family life.
Ana's Albums
Ana Johnsson has released several albums during her solo career:
- Cuz I Can (2004) - Released only in Sweden.
- The Way I Am (2004) - Released internationally, featuring songs from Cuz I Can and new tracks. This album was very successful, especially in Japan.
- Little Angel (2006) - Her second international album.
Ana's Songs in Movies
Ana Johnsson's music has been featured in several movies:
- A2 Racer (2004) - "The Way I Am" and "Cuz I Can"
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) - "We Are"
- Jade Warrior (2006) - "Fate" and "Days of Summer"
- Exit (2006) - "Exception"
- Brother Bear 2 (2006) - She sang songs for the Swedish version of this Disney movie.
Ana Johnsson also lent her voice to characters in the Swedish versions of Disney animated movies:
- Brother Bear 2 (2006) – She was the voice of Nita.
- Tinker Bell (2008) – She was the voice of Silvermist.
- Tinker Bell 2 (Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure) (2009) – She was again the voice of Silvermist.
Ana's Personal Life
Ana Johnsson lived in San Diego, California, from 2009 to 2010. After that, she moved back to Stockholm, Sweden, where she lives now. She is a mother to three boys. Her first son was born in June 2011, her second in January 2013, and her third in November 2020.
Some of her favorite bands include Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Jane's Addiction.
